Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement information management systems within an organisation. This role would generally be undertaken by administrators and managers. The unit is generic in nature and may be applied in a range of industry contexts. |
Application of the Unit
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
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Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
This unit has linkages to a range of other general management and administration units, and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:
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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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Determine information management requirements . |
1.1 Establish broad information management requirements based on organisational vision, objectives and current priorities. 1.2 Clarify the purposes for which information is required in consultation with relevant colleagues. 1.3 Correctly identify the nature and sources of the information required to meet the purpose. |
2 Develop an information management plan . |
2.1 Identify appropriate methods of collecting, analysing and disseminating relevant information consistent with the purpose of the information. 2.2 Establish a schedule for the collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information. 2.3 Plan appropriate systems for the management of information, including allocation of responsibilities and resources. 2.4 Consult with relevant colleagues in relation to information management planning. |
3 Implement information management systems . |
3.1 Provide appropriate advance information on new systems to colleagues. 3.2 Introduce information management systems and procedures to the workplace in a manner that causes minimum disruption to colleagues. 3.3 Ensure adequate resourcing of new systems/procedures in consultation with colleagues. 3.4 Provide training and support to colleagues as required. |
4 Review and update information management plan . |
4.1 Establish methods for periodic review of information management needs. 4.2 Conduct review of information management according to the agreed methods. 4.3 Adjust information management plan and system to respond to changing and emerging information management needs. |
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 :
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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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
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Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to plan and develop the system for information management and includes access to information technology. |
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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Information management requirements may relate to any aspect of an organisation's operation and management, e.g.: |
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The purpose for which information is required may relate to: |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Methods of collecting information may include: |
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Analysing data may include: |
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Dissemination of information may include: |
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Appropriate systems for information management may include: |
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Review methods may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable