COURSE OF STUDY

Module Title

HANDLING INFORMATION - MODULE 5

Module Description:
This module covers knowledge and skills in information handling and data processing and documentation

Module Objective:
At the end of this module, trainees will be able to:
1) Identify and gather information
2) Document information, procedures and processes.

Module Content:
ABILITY STATEMENT AND ABILITY NO
05.01
05.02

Identify and gather information.

Document information, procedures or processes.

TOPIC
1. HANDLING
INFORMATION

THEORY
1.1 Understanding the need for
information establishment
1.2 Understanding the concept of
gathering and screening information
1.3 Method of compiling and recording
information in appropriate format
1.4 Understanding purpose of
documenting information, procedures or
processes
1.5 Understanding relevancy and
importance of information, procedures
and processes
1.6 Understanding appropriate format of
recording and docum enting
1.7 Understanding ethical principles in
information handling
1.8 Understanding established
procedures in filing and storage of
documents

PERFORMANCE
1.1 Establish the need for information
1.2 Identify, locate and determine the relevant
information from relevant sources
1.3 Gather and screen information for accuracy
and reliability
1.4 Compile and record information in an
appropriate format

1.6 Examine and screen the relevancy and

importance of information, procedures and
processes
1.7 Identify and apply appropriate format of
recording and documenting
1.8 Adhere to ethical principles in information
handling

1. Hand out.
2. LCD/ Screen
3. Computer

Tools, Equipment Supplies and Facilities

1. Hand out.

DELIVERY MODE

ASSESSMENT MODE

1. Lecture

1. Written Test / Oral

2. Demonstration & Observation

2. Assignment (Process &

Product)

1.5 Establish purpose of documenting

information, procedures or processes

1.9 Record and acknowledge sources and

credits of information.
1.10 File and store documents according to
established procedures

Selected References and Audiovisual Materials

HRS