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Meet community information needs

Meet community information needs

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCINM002
State Code
AVB93
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061307 - Health Promotion
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with community groups and individuals to identify and address their information needs.This unit applies to work at all levels in a range of community service or health contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify information requirements
  • 1.1 Use appropriate mechanisms to identify information requirements of the community and specific groups
  • 1.2 Collect and maintain current, accurate and comprehensive information on a range of relevant issues and services for the community or group
  • 1.3 Identify gaps or inadequacies in the information base including out-of-date or redundant material
2. Address information requirements
  • 2.1 Where possible, access existing information sources to meet individual and community needs
  • 2.2 Implement strategies to address any gaps in meeting current information requirements
  • 2.3 Where new information materials need to be developed, explore and discuss options in consultation with users, colleagues and stakeholders
  • 2.4 Identify implementation requirements in the planning of new information and/or materials
  • 2.5 Identify appropriate formats for the presentation of information to different audiences
  • 2.6 Develop information resources using appropriate technology
3. Evaluate and maintain quality information
  • 3.1 Routinely evaluate adequacy of existing information sources and materials to meet community needs
  • 3.2 Implement strategies to continuously improve effectiveness of information materials and systems
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8579 CHCINF407D Meet information needs of the community Unit of competency