Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required for an education support worker to assist students in obtaining information relevant to their learning needs The worker will demonstrate basic research skills and a sound knowledge of a variety of information sources |
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 student's information requirements in consultation with teacher |
1.1 Determine the information required by the student 1.2 Identify the reason for the request and prior efforts to access information 1.3 Consider additional sources of information and type of assistance required 1.4 Assist student to identify key questions to inform the research |
2. Advise students to access and source additional information in consultation with teacher |
2.1 Support students to extend their research skills 2.2 Demonstrate use of reference tools and equipment using developmentally appropriate communication techniques 2.3 Advise students on alternative sources of information 2.4 Inform students of access constraints regarding use of reference tools, equipment and information |
3. Encourage students to source and evaluate information |
3.1 Promote students' independent use of available resources 3.2 Encourage students to evaluate information 3.3 Support students to assemble information in an appropriate format for individual use |
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:
In addition, the candidate must be able 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 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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Student contact may be : |
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Information required by the student may include : |
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Sources of information independently accessed by students may include : |
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Alternative sources of information may include : |
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Key questions may include : |
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Support students to extend their research skills may include : |
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Reference tools and equipment may include : |
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Access constraints may include : |
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Appropriate format for information may depend on : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable