Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine, locate and retrieve information using the internet and intranet, in consultation with a teacher |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by nominated teacher |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Determine and assess information requirements in consultation with teacher |
1.1 Identify and clarify the purpose and scope of the information required 1.2 Identify possible internal and eternal sources of online information 1.3 Identify and use search engines and databases related to information required in consultation with teachers, students and peer group 1.4 Determine and use key words and phrases to locate online information |
2. Locate online information |
2.1 Identify websites and databases 2.2 Identify key words and phrases for the search using logic and research skills 2.3 Navigate websites and locate information using key words and phrases identified for the topic 2.4 Access sufficient information to meet the needs of the research brief |
3. Retrieve, evaluate and report on information |
3.1 Download, print or paste information in accordance with the requirements of the research task 3.2 Ensure information is sufficient, current and accurate to meet requirements 3.3 Meet legal and ethical requirements relating to copyright and protection of information 3.4 Organise information in a suitable format |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment : |
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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. Add any 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. |
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Purpose and scope include : |
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Internal sources of online information may include : |
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External sources of online information may include : |
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Online information may include : |
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Websites and databases may include : |
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Search engines may include : |
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Key words and phrases may include : |
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Set criteria may include : |
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Legal and ethical requirements may include : |
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Organise information in a suitable format may refer to : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable