Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the competence required to investigate the nature of new technologies and modify existing work processes and procedures to incorporate new technologies into the workplace. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Investigate the nature of the new technology |
1.1. Training/information sessions are attended, to gain a full understanding of new technology 1.2. Technical sources are consulted to gain a full understanding of new technology 1.3. New technologies are analysed to determine their importance and value to the enterprise 1.4. Impact of new technologies on existing processes is analysed 1.5. Information about additional materials and equipment required to adopt the technology is communicated to staff |
2. Modify existing work processes and procedures |
2.1. Processes are modified to incorporate new technologies 2.2. Impact on workflow and productivity is minimised through effective planning and communication with staff 2.3. Staff are provided with training/information in the use of new technologies |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
Knowledge of:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
Practical assessments:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Methods |
Methods include:
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Processes which may be modified |
Processes which may be modified could include:
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New technologies |
New technologies which could be incorporated into the workplace include:
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Unit context |
Workplace example:
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Information /documents |
Information/documents may include:
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OHS requirements |
OHS requirements may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Common |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |