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Use advanced workplace communication strategies

Use advanced workplace communication strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN033
State Code
AWV69
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to use advanced workplace communication strategies. It includes dealing with complex enquiries and/or complaints, giving directions, managing meetings and giving presentations.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit will be working independently, with possible supervisory responsibilities, performing complex task in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Deal with complex enquiries and/or complaints
  • 1.1 Establish relationship with the client by displaying understanding towards client needs, and the nature of complaint and/or enquiry by listening, questioning and confirming.
  • 1.2 Record complaint and/or enquiry, and verify with the client.
  • 1.3 Obtain documentation to support complaint and/or enquiry if required.
  • 1.4 Identify action available under organisational policies, and follow procedures to respond to and resolve complaint and/or enquiry.
  • 1.5 Identify and refer complaints and/or enquiries that require other personnel or external organisations’ input to resolve.
  • 1.6 Advise client of action taken to resolve the complaint and/or enquiry and record.
2. Give directions
  • 2.1 Give ethical, lawful and reasonable directions to others, and protect staff from reprisals for refusing directions to act unethically.
  • 2.2 Give directions and confirm understanding of directions.
  • 2.3 Resolve problems or refer if required.
  • 2.4 Provide feedback on implementation.
3. Manage meetings
  • 3.1 Clarify purpose of each meeting and develop the agenda in consultation with participants.
  • 3.2 Select procedure for each meeting and style of facilitating.
  • 3.3 Chair meetings in accordance with agreed conventions for the type of meeting and legal and ethical requirements.
  • 3.4 Ensure meetings are focused on the objectives of the meeting and are time efficient.
  • 3.5 Enable participation, discussion, problem solving and resolution of issues by all those present.
  • 3.6 Summarise decisions and recommendations, check for accuracy and record as required.
4. Make presentations
  • 4.1 Make presentations to a range of audiences.
  • 4.2 Structure presentations logically and ensure they contain relevant information to meet the purpose of the presentation.
  • 4.3 Create, organise and select supporting materials and presentation aids to enhance audience understanding of key concepts and ideas.
  • 4.4 Choose presentation strategies to match the characteristics of the target audience, the location, the resources and the personnel needed.
  • 4.5 Evaluate effectiveness of the presentation formally and informally for the purpose of continuously improving future presentations.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8022 PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX65 PSPGEN140 Use advanced workplace communication strategies Unit of competency