Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage workplace information. It includes identifying and sourcing information needs; collecting, analysing and reporting information; using management information systems; contributing to the preparation of operational plans; and preparing resource proposals. Work is performed under limited or minimum supervision with general guidance on progress and outcomes. It involves the use of discretion and judgement for self and others when managing workplace information systems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
P – Administration and Finance |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Identify and source information needs |
1.1 |
Information needs of stakeholders are determined and potential sources of information identified |
1.2 |
Information held by the organisation is accessed to determine suitability |
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1.3 |
Arrangements are made to obtain identified information not available or accessible within the organisation |
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2 |
Collect, analyse and report information |
2.1 |
Information relevant to the needs of stakeholders is collected, as required |
2.2 |
Information is collected in or transferred to a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination |
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2.3 |
Information is analysed to identify trends and developments in terms of the needs for which the information was acquired |
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2.4 |
Information is prepared for reporting purposes using required formats and within agreed timeframes |
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3 |
Use management information systems |
3.1 |
Management information systems are used effectively to store and retrieve data |
3.2 |
Technology available in the workplace is used to manage information efficiently and effectively |
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3.3 |
Data entered is monitored for accuracy |
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3.4 |
Recommendations for improving the information system are submitted to designated persons/groups |
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4 |
Contribute to the preparation of operational plans |
4.1 |
Information is accessed and reviewed, as required, and presented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures |
4.2 |
Recommendations are prepared and presented for consideration in operational planning |
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5 |
Prepare resource proposals |
5.1 |
Resource planning data is collected in consultation with stakeholders |
5.2 |
Proposals are prepared for consideration |
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5.3 |
Proposals to secure resources are checked for realistic options, benefits, costs and outcomes |
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5.4 |
Proposals are forwarded to relevant personnel |
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5.5 |
Approval progress is followed up on, as required |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions can be found in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIP4005 Manage workplace information. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851