Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to choose equipment and resources to complete a variety of tasks under direct supervision and includes operating equipment, undertaking routine maintenance and reporting faults to the appropriate person. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals developing basic skills and knowledge to use a variety of business equipment in preparation for working in a broad range of settings. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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. Select equipment or resources |
1.1. Identify and access business equipment or resources required to complete task under direct instructions 1.2. Estimate quantities and resources correctly to complete the task 1.3. Check equipment for serviceability in accordance with equipment instructions |
2. Operate equipment |
2.1. Operate equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and under direct instructions 2.2. Identify equipment faults accurately and take action to ensure equipment is repaired in accordance with manufacturer's specifications 2.3. Report repairs outside area of own responsibility to appropriate persons |
3. Maintain equipment or resources |
3.1. Maintain equipment or resources to support completion of tasks under direct instructions 3.2. Undertake maintenance to ensure equipment meets manufacturer's specifications 3.3. Maintain records concerning equipment or resources under direct instructions 3.4. Store equipment and resources under direct instructions |
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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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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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Business equipment may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Equipment instructions may include: |
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Appropriate persons may include: |
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Maintenance may include: |
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Records may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Administration - General Administration |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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