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This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Establish documentation standards

1.1 Identify organisational and legislative requirements for information entry, storage, output, and quality of document design and production

1.2 Evaluate organisation’s present and future information technology capability in terms of its impact on document design and production

1.3 Identify types of documents used and required by organisation

1.4 Establish documentation standards and design tasks for organisational documents in accordance with information, budget and technology requirements

2 Manage template design and development

2.1 Ensure standard formats and templates suit the purpose, audience and information requirements of each document

2.2 Ensure document templates enhance readability and appearance, and meet organisational requirements for style and layout

2.3 Test templates, obtain organisational and user feedback, and make amendments as necessary to ensure maximum efficiency and quality of presentation

3 Develop standard text for documents

3.1 Evaluate complex technical functions of software for their usefulness in automating aspects of standard document production

3.2 Match requirements of each document with software functions to allow efficient production of documents

3.3 Test macros to ensure they meet the requirements of each document in accordance with documentation standards

4 Develop and implement strategies to ensure the use of standard documentation

4.1 Prepare explanatory notes for the use of standard templates and macros using content, format and language style to suit existing and future users

4.2 Develop and implement training on the use of standard templates and macros and adjust the content and level of detail to suit user needs

4.3 Produce, circulate, name and store master files and print copies of templates and macros in accordance with organisational requirements

5 Develop and implement strategies for maintenance and continuous improvement of standard documentation

5.1 Monitor use of standard documentation templates and macros, and evaluate the quality of documents produced against documentation standards

5.2 Review documentation standards against the changing needs of the organisation, and plan and implement improvements in accordance with organisational procedures

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.2

• Actively reinforces own knowledge and skills by training others

Reading

1.1-1.4, 2.1- 2.3, 3.1-3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2

• Evaluates information from complex texts, including organisational policies and procedures
• Extracts and evaluates information from a range of support sources to extend understanding

Writing

1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 3.3, 4.1-4.3, 5.1, 5.2

• Selects text type, subject matter and language to suit a specific audience and purpose
• Organises content to support the purposes and format of the product

Oral Communication

2.3, 4.3

• Participates in verbal exchanges to gain information
• Uses listening and questioning techniques to clarify and confirm understanding
• Presents complex technical information adjusting presentation style and vocabulary to suit audience

Numeracy

1.4

• Recognises and interprets numerical information related to budgets

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.4, 2.2, 4.3, 5.2

• Recognises and adheres to organisational and legislative requirements

Interact with others

2.3, 4.2, 4.3

• Actively identifies requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting appropriate channels, format, tone and content to suit purpose and audience

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2

• Applies formal processes when planning complex tasks, producing plans with logically sequenced steps, reflecting an awareness of time constraints
• Systematically gathers and analyses all relevant information and evaluates options to make informed decisions
• Utilises a broad range of complex features within digital applications to improve productivity, optimising software functions for specific purposes

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Equivalence status 

BSBADM506 Manage business document design and development

BSBADM506B Manage business document design and development

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.