Release 

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Release 1

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 Assess technology needs

1.1 Identify organisational tasks that could be helped by technology

1.2 Undertake a cost-benefit analysis

1.3 Seek independent technical advice as necessary

2 Acquire technology

2.1 Investigate costs of acquiring technology

2.2 Investigate ways of acquiring or accessing technology other than by funding

2.3 Investigate sources of funding for technology purchases and associated costs

2.4 Seek funds required for purchase of technology and associated costs

3 Ensure staff are prepared for new technology

3.1 Evaluate need for technology training

3.2 Identify suitable trainers and/or mentors to support staff to use the new technology

3.3 Ensure suitable training is provided for staff who will use new technology

4 Evaluate use of technology

4.1 Develop strategies to ensure new technology is used within the organisation

4.2 Evaluate whether technology is used effectively and meets organisational needs

4.3 Identify barriers to effective use of the technology

4.4 Develop and implement actions to address barriers to its effective use

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1, 4.2

• Interprets textual information obtained from a range of sources and determines how content may be applied to organisational requirements

Writing

1.2, 2.1-2.3, 2.4, 4.1-4.4

• Integrates information from a number of sources and develops content that supports purposes and format of the material using appropriate grammatical structure and clear, logical language

Oral Communication

1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.2, 3.3

• Participates in verbal exchanges using clear language, suitable syntax and tone to address and disseminate information to a variety of individuals
• Uses active listening and questioning to convey and clarify information

Numeracy

1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4

• Interprets numerical information and makes calculations to determine cost-benefits and manage resource allocations

Interact with others

1.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3

• Cooperates with others as part of familiar routine activities
• Selects appropriate form, channel and mode of communication for a specific purpose relevant to own role

Get the work done

1.1, 2.1-2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1-4.4

• Actively identifies systems, devices and applications with potential to meet current and or future needs
• Uses a combination of formal, logical planning processes and an increasingly intuitive understanding of context to identify relevant information and evaluate alternative strategies and resources
• Uses analytical processes to decide on a course of action, establishing criteria for deciding between options and seeking input and advice from others before taking action when necessary

Code and title  

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Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBATSIW417 Select and use technology

BSBATSIW417C Select and use technology

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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