Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 1. CHCEDS040 Search and access online information supersedes and is not equivalent to CHCEDS011 Search and assess online information.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine information requirements in consultation with a teacher, and then locate and retrieve that information using digital technologies.

The unit applies to education support workers who operate under the guidance and supervision of a teacher or other educational professional. They work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Education Support

Unit Sector

Children’s Education and Care

Elements and Performance Criteria

Foundation Skills

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. CHCEDS040 Search and access online information supersedes and is not equivalent to CHCEDS011 Search and assess online information.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 1. CHCEDS040 Search and access online information supersedes and is not equivalent to CHCEDS011 Search and assess online information.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

• source, assess and report on online information in response to three different research briefs, including:

• identifying research requirements and objectives
• determining appropriate and credible sources for information
• gathering, organising and presenting information in a logical manner and according to organisational policies and procedures
• seeking feedback to confirm information supplied meets requirements of the brief and addressing any discrepancies.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

• basic online research techniques:

• use of search engines and key words
• how to identify credible sources
• how to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
• how to summarise information

• basic aspects of copyright, moral and intellectual property rights in relation to educational use:

• what information can be used
• when permission is needed to use information
• how information should be referenced or credited

• organisational policies and procedures for internet access and use.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions.

Simulated assessment environments must simulate the real-life working environment where the skills and knowledge within this unit would be utilised, with all the relevant equipment and resources of that working environment.

Interactions with students must be supervised by a teacher or other educational professional.

Assessment must ensure access to:

• research briefs
• information technology for research
• organisational policies and procedures for internet access and use
• colleagues for guidance and collaboration.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53