Application
Work must be carried out in accordance with workplace requirements concerning the preparation and presentation of routine workplace information. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of workplace procedures and relevant regulatory requirements when preparing and presenting routine workplace information as part of work activities in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and allied industries. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Prepare and present document | 1.1 Purpose of the document is identified 1.2 Sources of information are established 1.3 Information is collated and presented in a logical order 1.4 Document style is selected to match purpose and workplace pro-formas 1.5 Language is clear, concise and conveys appropriate information to target audience 1.6 Document is checked to ensure that it follows workplace requirements 1.7 Completed document is presented to appropriate personnel as required |
2Prepare and deliver oral presentation | 2.1 Purpose of oral presentation is established 2.2 Target audience is identified 2.3 Information is gathered and sorted 2.4 Visual, audio and physical support media are identified or developed, if required, in accordance with workplace procedures 2.5 Presentation is trialled and adjusted to suit target audience 2.6 Information is presented in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to workplace activities |
Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines |
Workplace procedures and policies for preparing and presenting routine workplace information |
Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the preparation and presentation of routine workplace information |
Documents, forms, and oral presentations required as part of routine workplace activities |
Problems that may occur when preparing and presenting routine workplace information and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when preparing and presenting routine workplace information |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the preparation and presentation of routine workplace information |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to the preparation and presentation of routine workplace information |
Receive, acknowledge and send messages with available communications equipment |
Work collaboratively with others when preparing and presenting routine workplace information |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise when preparing and presenting routine workplace information in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Identify, select and use relevant equipment, processes and procedures when preparing and presenting routine workplace information |
Use presentation packages for slides, overhead projector, computer presentations |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies and environments |
Work systematically with required attention to detail |
Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying: the underpinning knowledge and skills relevant legislation and workplace procedures other relevant aspects of the range statement |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts Resources for assessment include: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals |
Method of assessment | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests Practical assessment must occur: through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Work may be conducted: | in a range of work environments by day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | limited or restricted spaces exposed conditions controlled or open environments |
Workplace information to be prepared and presented may include: | routine reports, documentation and forms that are required to be completed to instructions, or pro-formas as part of routine job requirements |
Reports/forms may be presented: | orally, in writing or via a computer |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicals dangerous or hazardous substances movements of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic |
Personal protective equipment needed in the work area may include: | gloves safety headwear and footwear safety glasses two-way radios protective clothing high visibility clothing |
Communication in the work area may include: | phone fax electronic data transfer (EDI) RF systems radio oral, aural or signed communications |
Consultative processes may involve | staff members management union representatives industrial relations, Occupational Health and Safety specialists other professional or technical staff |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers and codes manifests, bar codes, and container identification/serial number Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to workplace activities Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances (where applicable) operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation manufacturers specifications for equipment workplace procedures and policies supplier and/or client instructions dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable) award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements relevant Australian standards and certification requirements quality assurance procedures emergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant codes and regulations for the transfer of cargo/freight Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances (where applicable) licence, patent or copyright arrangements water and road use and licence arrangements export/import/quarantine/bond requirements marine orders relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation workplace relations regulations workers compensation regulations |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor