SRSCOP001B Prepare for public speaking

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SRSCOP001B Prepare for public speaking

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

This unit has been developed for the Sport Industry Training Package.

This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to prepare and deliver a talk, including the structure and the communication skills required.

Application of the Unit

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Information

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements and Performance Criteria
Element	Performance Criteria
1	Prepare for public speaking	1.1	Select information relevant to the audience
1.2	Organise the talk and use appropriate language to convey a clear expression of ideas
2	Present a talk to a public forum	2.1	Deliver the talk in an audible manner
2.2	Deliver the talk in a manner that engages and holds the audience's attention
2.3	Develop ideas logically, coherently and complete the talk in the given time
2.4	Use appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures
2.5	Use a confident and fluent manner that uses appropriate register and tone and employ a variety of pace, pitch, stress and volume
2.6	Use relevant non-verbal communication and body language
2.7	Enhance the presentation through the selection, organisation and presentation of supporting materials such as visuals
2.8	Deal with questions effectively and impromptu talk

Required Skills and Knowledge

Not applicable.

Evidence Guide

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the factors that influence the preparation and presentation of an impromptu talk and a longer prepared speech Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories from the Range Statements Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to prepare information for a speech present a speech that contains relevant information present a speech in a manner that engages and holds the audience's attention deliver a speech using appropriate vocabulary and communication skill
Interdependent assessment of units	This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s) Nil This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s) Nil For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s) Nil
Required knowledge and skills	Required knowledge Knowledge of organisational codes of practice and guidelines for the delivery of speeches to the public Knowledge of decision making and conflict resolution strategies for answering difficult questions Knowledge of the organisation, its key functions, personnel, aims and objectives Required skills Problem solving in order to answer difficult questions fully and correctly, or to refer to others if answer is not known Interpersonal skills in order to develop a rapport with audience Communication (verbal and listening skills) Observation in order to monitor effect of talk and adjust if necessary Negotiation skills to negotiate outcomes with the audience and control audience reception of your talk Flexibility skills to be able to adjust the talk on the spot in order to achieve the best outcome

Resource implications	Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to an appropriately equipped theory space a microphone a lectern a stage access to relevant information Human resources - assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must be competent in this unit be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area be personnel with career oriented participant competency at the appropriate level have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
Consistency in performance	Due to the issues such as variable conditions of athlete participation this unit of competency must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to career oriented participants
Context for assessment	This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a sporting activity with a range of real clients. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should be conducted in a real or simulated environment with sporting participants. The environment should be safe, with noise to a level experienced with an activity in full operation and support serviced provided for optimum performance This unit of competency should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information	Communicate Ideas&Information	Plan&Organise Activities	Work with Others&in Teams	Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques	Solve Problems	Use Technology
2	2	1	1	-	1	1
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices. The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task: Use routine approaches Select from routine approaches Establish new approaches Collecting, analysing and organising information - Gather and organise information related to public speaking Communicating ideas and information - Conduct public speaking to express ideas Planning and organising activities - Use planning and organisation skills to structure presentation Working with teams and others - Seek audience response Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Not applicable Solving problems - Ensure presentation is relevant to audience Using technology - Use data projector or other media technologies to assist public presentation Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.

Range Statement

Range Statements The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

RANGE STATEMENT	CATEGORIES
Appropriate language	[all categories] is pitched at audience level appropriate to the topic contains no bad or offensive language does not use jargon
Effectively	[all categories] fully politely correctly
Impromptu talk	[all categories] usually shorter audience unknown, therefore ability to respond to feedback and adjust presentation is very important ability to think on your feet
Non-verbal communication and body language	[all categories] placement of hands stance head movements eye movements
Organise	[all categories] past present future introduction body conclusion
Prepared talk	[all categories] preparation time practice research topic and audience ability to use visual aids
Relevant	[all categories] interesting informative on the subject advertised motivational
Talk	[all categories] short long prepared impromptu
Visuals	[all categories] overhead transparencies slides photographs handouts video recording PowerPoint or digital presentation

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.