Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to research, analyse and establish and monitor the business information systems which are required to provide appropriate information visibility to support effective furnishing industry management decisions. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify the need |
1.1. Information required for the effective management of the business activities is identified 1.2. An outline information collect plan is developed and enhanced through research and consultation with key players 1.3. The information from the plan is translated into defined information objectives or targets |
2. Identify the source and information collection mechanism |
2.1. Each information objective is analysed to identify the best source 2.2. Options for mechanisms to collect information from the preferred source are identified and assessed 2.3. The options for information collection mechanisms are selected and recorded |
3. Establish systems management processes |
3.1. Procedures for each information management process are developed 3.2. Responsibilities for each component of the system are defined, allocated and documented 3.3. Quality assurance specifications, mechanisms and processes are established to maintain system integrity |
4. Monitor systems effectiveness |
4.1. The collection, flow and accuracy of information is monitored against specifications 4.2. Regular monitoring of the relevance and use of information is carried out 4.3. Ineffective, inefficient or redundant systems are upgraded or dispensed with 4.4. Systems documentation is maintained and current |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
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Resource implications |
An operational or simulated business environment with responsibilities for all management functions, including logistics, personnel, production, distribution and finance together with supporting business plans and records. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must confirm consistency, or the potential for consistency, of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and/or samples of work and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment may be conducted over time and can be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency. |
Context of assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a simulated workplace facility with relevant management structures, production processes, simulated work instructions and deadlines. |
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Unit scope |
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Unit context |
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Workplace environment |
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Information collection plan |
An information collection plan is a generalised title for an instrument which specifies the information required by the organisation, the sources of this information and its uses/users/purpose. It is an iterative development tool |
Information management process |
An information management process is a procedure related to a particular/individual information objective and will normally cover the purpose, user, specification of the information, the source, the collection mechanism, the frequency of collection, presentation format, review triggers and processes, archival management and other management requirements |
Information presentation |
Information may be presented in the form of reports in written form and/or, mathematical, statistical, graphical or multi-dimensional displays |
Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Furnishing Technology |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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