Application
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review presentations for target audiences.
This unit applies to individuals who may be expected to make presentations for a range of purposes, such as marketing, training and promotions. They contribute well developed communication skills in presenting a range of concepts and ideas.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare presentation | 1.1 Plan presentation approach and intended outcomes 1.2 Identify target audience, location and resources requirements 1.3 Select 1.4 Select |
2. Deliver presentation | 2.1 Summarise key concepts and ideas and present to target audience 2.2 Provide opportunity for audience to seek clarification on presentation information 2.3 Confirm target audience understand key concepts and ideas, and that identified presentation objectives have been achieved |
3. Review presentation | 3.1 Evaluate effectiveness 3.2 Seek and discuss feedback and any reactions to the presentation from participants and relevant stakeholders 3.3 Make changes to presentation based on feedback received |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
prepare and deliver at least two different presentations.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
use aids and materials to support the presentation
select and implement methods to review the effectiveness of presentation and document suggested improvements.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
information collection methods that support review and feedback of presentations
organisational and legislative obligations and requirements relevant to presentations
structure of presentations according to intended outcomes
principles of effective communication including:
persuasive communication techniques
verbal and non-verbal communication
presentation methods
different aids, materials and
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
equipment, materials and business software packages for making a presentation.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
Reading | Reviews and analyses documents to identify information relevant to a specific presentation |
Writing | Develops material to convey ideas and information to target audience in an engaging way |
Oral Communication | Presents information using words and non-verbal features appropriate to the audience and context Uses listening and questioning techniques to gather information required to develop and modify presentations |
Problem solving | Interprets audience reactions and changes words and non-verbal features accordingly |
Planning and organising | Demonstrates sophisticated control over oral, visual and written formats, drawing on a range of communication practices to achieve goals |
Initiative and enterprise | Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols to encourage interaction and to present information Recognises the need to alter personal communication style in response to the needs and expectations of others |
Self-management | Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload to achieve outcomes |
Technology | Uses the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks |
Sectors
Social Competence – Verbal Communication