Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
Description |
CHCINF505C Meet statutory and organisation information requirements |
CHCINF505D Meet statutory and organisation information requirements |
Unit updated in V4. ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation's information system |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may apply to work in a range of community service contexts |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify information requirements |
1.1 Identify information requirements in relation to organisation and worker goals, objectives and expected outcomes 1.2 Collect, analyse and prepare data on information needs in ways to inform decision-making |
2. Review options for systems to obtain information |
2.1 Identify and periodically evaluate sources of information 2.2 Identify, evaluate and prepare options for information systems so users can contribute to their development 2.3 Identify and evaluate financial and technological resources required for systems |
3. Establish and manage systems to record and store information |
3.1 Periodically re-evaluate methods used to record and store information for effectiveness, efficiency, security and integrity and introduce new methods as necessary 3.2 Analyse any substantial breakdowns in methods of recording, storing and accessing information for cause and effect, and take corrective action 3.3 Establish and implement systems to ensure availability of information especially for direct use of clients 3.4 Monitor validity and usefulness of information and take appropriate actions for disposal or storage |
4. Support and supervise the development of information and educational resources |
4.1 Develop content and format guidelines in consultation with clients and other stakeholders, to guide production of education and information resources 4.2 Recruit appropriate expertise to develop designated information and education resources 4.3 Establish opportunities for information users to monitor and advise on ongoing development of information and education resources |
5. Provide staff training |
5.1 Determine staff training needs in relation to systems for information acquisition, recording and storage, and for preparing educational resources 5.2 Organise training or retraining in accordance with the units of competency required, training needs analysis and organisation policy |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency: |
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Access and equity considerations: |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment: |
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Method of assessment: |
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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. Add any 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. |
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The contexts for managing information systems include: |
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Managing information systems will be carried out within requirements established by: |
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Financial and technological resources required may include: |
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Identify information requirements may include: |
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Establishing systems to obtain information includes: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable