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OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD
NTQF Level IV
Ministry of Education
January 2012
Introduction
The Ethiopia Occupational Standards (EOS) is the core element of the Ethiopian
National TVET-Strategy and an important factor within the context of the National
TVET-Qualification Framework (NTQF). They are national Ethiopian standards,
which define the occupational requirements and expected outcome related to a
specific occupation without taking TVET delivery into account.
This document details the mandatory format, sequencing, wording and layout for the
Ethiopia Occupational Standard which comprised of Units of Competence.
Together all the parts of a Unit of Competence guide the assessor in determining
whether the candidate is competent.
NTQF Level IV
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate be able to:
of Competence Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base
incorporating some theoretical concepts
Apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable
problems.
Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide
variety of contexts, with depth in some areas
Identify, analyze and evaluate information from a variety of
sources
Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified
quality standards
Take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the
output of others
Maintain knowledge of industry products and services
Underpinning Demonstrate knowledge of :
Knowledge and current principles of databases
Attitude Current industry-accepted hardware and software products,
Database design
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Quality assurance practices
client business domain
Acceptance criteria
Current IT blueprint
Security system plan.
Technical specifications
Underpinning Demonstrate skills to:
Skill Design, analysis and evaluate a range of solutions
Data modeling skills for identifying, analyzing and
evaluating a range of solutions
Problem solving skills for a defined range of unpredictable
problems
Identify Client requirements
Select criteria for project deliverables
analyze Business process outcomes
Develop document detailing:
Develop database directories`
Calculate space requirements for tables
Design of node groups
Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications workplace or fully equipped assessment location with
necessary tools and equipment as well as consumable
materials like record book
Methods of Competence may be assessed through:
Assessment Interview/ Written Test
Observation / Demonstration with Oral Questioning
Context for Competence may be assessed in the work place or in a
Assessment simulated work place setting
Variables Range
Adjoining owners May include but not limited to:
Neighbors sharing common parcel boundary who are to
be agreed on who owns what land and the legal extent of
land during land ascertainment.
Legal format May include but not limited to:
A legal format certifying the agreement amongst adjoining
parties on who owns what land and the legal extent. The
legal format normally informs the name and signature of
owners, adjoining owners, witnesses and surveyor, survey
plan number, location information, and legal area extent of
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competence Familiarity with the inspection the history of land
acquisition.
Assures adjoining owners and witnesses are agreed and
signed on the boundary mark.
Perform surveying based on the agreed boundary mark.
Use agreed boundary, fences or road as a basis for
demarcating legal extent of owners.
Checks and harmonize the area d on tax bill of old
occupant with the measured area obtained from existing
marks, fences or any agricultural or other boundaries from
surveying.
Assures new title provision or temporary certificate is free
from any title defect of whatsoever.
Completes tasks.
Implement government laws and regulations.
Meets timelines of surveying and boundary delineation.
reconciliation takes place prior to Settlement
Implement government procedures.
prepares contingency plans in the event of a party being
unable to fulfill contractual obligations
Underpinning Demonstrate knowledge of:
Knowledge and Legal cadastre principles.
Attitudes Plot standard regulations.
Land regularization, adjudication and land readjustment.
Site surveying.
Land tenure legislation, tenure types and the effect of
these • maps, plans, title documents and related legal
matters.
Quality control on surveying accuracy.
Interpreting aerial photograph and/or satellite imagery.
practice procedures
1. Access data 1.1 Spatial datasets are retrieved from relevant data
storage.
1.2 Data is manipulated into an appropriate format to meet
client specifications.
1.3 Requirements for spatial data and constraints are
identified through consultation with client or relevant
personnel and outcomes are recorded according to
organizational guidelines.
2. Query and 2.1 Relevant sources and data are identified and accessed.
interpret data 2.2 Data is queried and interpreted using appropriate
equipment or software package according to client
requirements.
2.3 Data is verified for relevance using descriptive and
analytical techniques.
2.4 Irregularities are resolved using initiative.
2.5 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate
changes in data.
2.6 Results are recorded and documented according to
organizational and client requirements.
2.7 OHS requirements are planned for and adhered to
3. Collate data 3.1 Spatial and spatial requirements are collated to meet
organizational needs.
3.2 Most appropriate format and database are selected
according to organizational requirements.
3.3 Legal and ethical requirements are addressed.
4. Test and 4.1 Tools for testing the validity of the information and data
validate are identified and accessed or developed.
collated spatial
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and non-spatial 4.2 Links with other functional areas and management
data systems are identified and facilitated to ensure
comprehensive information and data collection.
4.3 Quality and usability of data are ensured according to
organizational guidelines.
5. Integrate 5.1 The common field is created for attributes of spatial
spatial and and non spatial data according to the spatial project
non-spatial requirement.
data 5.2 The spatial and non spatial data is integrated using
common field.
5.3 The interpretation and analyzing are performed based
on the integrated spatial and non spatial data.
Variable Range
Existing spatial May include but not limited to:
data sources custom made
external
Internal
off the shelf
Spatial data May include but not limited to:
dependencies attribute-related spatial datasets
coordinate system
datum
Hardware
Organizational May include but not limited to:
guidelines code of ethics
company policy
legislation relevant to the work or service function,
including equal employment opportunity (EEO)
manuals
OHS policies and procedures
Personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles
and responsibilities.
Functional May include but not limited to:
requirements system deliverables
Spatial data flow May include but not limited to:
objective description of the business guidelines relating
to functional requirements
Spatial data May include but not limited to:
storage Digital
hard copy
Environment May include but not limited to:
electronic spatial databases
field book
hard copy
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map repositories
Relevant May include but not limited to:
personnel Managers
Supervisors
Technical staff
Users
Final design May include but not limited to:
documentation digital
Hard copy.
Acceptance May include but not limited to:
Contract
exchange of letters
memorandum of understanding
signed copy of report
verbal confirmation
Spatial and non May include but not limited to:
spatial data digital
storage system hard copy
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competence apply software and hardware operations
assess and use workplace information
record, documentation and storage spatial and non
spatial data with accuracy and precision
locate and interpret legislation and other written
documentation
prepare and manage documentation
read and write technical reports
research and evaluate
analyze errors
conduct image analysis
undertake computations
coordinate technical and human resource inputs to
research activities
prioritize activities to meet contractual requirements
perform spatial data archival and retrieval and train
others in this task
perform spatial data management and manipulation and
train others in this task
Underpinning Demonstrates knowledge of:
Knowledge and ownership requirements and constraints of spatial data
Attitudes precision and accuracy in relation to spatial information
reference systems and their relationship to each other
relevant spatial data storage design tools
risk management
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security management guidelines
spatial database operation
spatial data format and handling
spatial data management practices
spatial data storage technology
Spatial data structure requirements.
Underpinning Demonstrates skills to:
Skills Locate and interpret legislation and other written
documentation
Accurately record and collate
analyze errors
spatial database operation
spatial data format and handling
conduct image analysis
estimate costs
perform mental calculations
interpret and analyze statistics
undertake complex computations
surveying data capture and data set out methodologies
Resources The following resources must be provided:
Implication workplace or fully equipped assessment location with
necessary tools and equipment as well as consumable
materials like record book
Assessment Competence may be assessed through:
Methods Interview/ /Written Test
Observation / Demonstration with Oral questioning
Context of Competence may be assessed in the work place or in a
Assessment simulated work place setting
Variable Range
Land May include but not limited to:
administration lease or tenancy agreement instructions
regulations
Strategies for May include but not limited to:
collection of rental contact the tenant promptly when rental arrear first occurs
arrears contain any escalation /rise/ of the debt
Regular checking of rental arrears warning letters.
Enquiries from the May include but not limited to:
lessee may be inspections
received through: office
telephone
Agency renewal May include but not limited to:
patterns reasons for renewal and non-renewal of leases or
for leases and tenancy agreements
tenancy timing of renewals
agreements
Lease and tenancy May include but not limited to:
agreement expiry date of lease
expiries are Tenant’s plans.
scheduled
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment provides evidence that the candidate:
Competence implementing the conditions of leases and tenancy
Taking agreements, including conducting inspections,
Preparing condition reports, collecting rents, monitoring
rent arrears and implementing rent reviews in line with
legislative requirements and agency practice.
knowledge of agency practice, legislative requirements
and agency practice associated with
monitoring and managing properties during the term of a
lease or tenancy agreement
renewal of leases and tenancy agreements
Identify rights and duties of tenants and landlords or
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agents with regard to leases and tenancy agreements
Identifying the rights and duties of landlords and tenants
with regard to the renewal of leases and tenancy
agreements
planning and managing the renewal of leases and
tenancy agreements
responding to requests from tenants and landlords
responding to the leases or tenancy agreements initiated
by tenant
Underpinning Demonstrate knowledge of:
Knowledge and consumer protection, including:
Attitudes consumer protection principles relevant to leases and
tenancy agreements
penalties and remedies available for breaches of
consumer protection legislation
protection offered to consumers under consumer
protection legislation in relation to leases or tenancy
agreements
agency practice associated with leases and tenancy
agreements
land administration regulations during lease or tenancy
agreement relating to leasing
rent, including:
payment
rent arrears
rent reviews
renewal of leases and tenancy agreements, including:
benefits of tenancy renewal
renewal strategies relevant to different types of property,
such as residential, commercial, industrial and rural
strategies for gaining tenancy renewals
tenancy lease and renewal patterns
risks associated with renewing leases and tenancy
agreements
leases and tenancy agreements, including:
fixed and periodic format of agreements
Underpinning Demonstrate skill to:
Skills communicate with and relate to a range of people
interpret documents such as agency and legal forms
associated with leases, tenancy agreements and
management agreements
computing skills to access agency databases
calculate and interpret data, such as rents and rent
arrears
analyses situations associated with implementing the
terms of leases or tenancy agreements
prepare general information, papers, and formal and
informal letter
1. Distinguish 1.1 Common laws in the legal system are analyzed and
between documented.
common law, 1.2 Binding and persuasive precedent is analyzed and
judicial interpreted.
precedent and
legislation 1.3 Relationship between common law and statute law is
analyzed and documented.
1.4 Delegated legislation and the authorities’ allocated
specific powers are documented.
1.5 Legal practice of reading case law and law up-dates
are appraised and noted.
2. Identify and 2.1 Civil/criminal court hierarchy is analyzed and
interpret the documented.
court hierarchy 2.2 Details of the civil/criminal jurisdiction of each court are
analyzed and documented.
2.3 System of civil/criminal appeals is identified and
documented.
2.4 Jurisdiction the court has been done in regulatory
practice and its role in legislative reform is identified
and documented.
2.5 Role of legal personnel in the court system is identified
and documented.
3. Identify and 3.1 Court examination procedures are identified and
interpret court documented.
room 3.2 Role of a judge and jury in a civil/criminal trial and
procedures eligibility are identified and documented to attend for
jury service.
3.3 Format of a prosecution brief is identified and
documented.
3.4 Appropriate manner of entering into and departing from
the courts/tribunals is adhered to.
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3.5 Appropriate manner of addressing the courts/tribunals
is adhered to relevant legal language is applied.
4. Identify the 4.1 Presumption of innocence in a criminal case and the
types of burden of proof is analyzed and documented.
offences and 4.2 General principles of criminal liability are determined.
defense
4.3 Differences between summary and indictable offences
are analyzed and documented.
4.4 Types of defenses are analyzed and documented.
5. Detail types of 5.1 Types of evidence are analyzed and documented.
evidence 5.2 Differences between types of evidence in a court of law
admissible in a are defined and outlined.
civil and
criminal trial 5.3 Evidence rules are identified and documented.
6. Identify the 6.1 Acts of parliament and subordinate legislation as a
rules of source of law are analyzed and documented.
statutory 6.2 Extrinsic and intrinsic materials are identified and
interpretation documented as they relate to interpretation acts.
6.3 Syntactical presumptions are analyzed and
documented.
6.4 General approaches are identified and analyzed to
statutory interpretation.
Variable Range
Types of courts May include but not limited to:
must include civil and criminal jurisdictions
Laws May include but not be limited to:
Common law, judicial precedent and legislation.
Statutory may include but not be limited to the
interpretation golden rule, the literal rule and the mischief rule
Input to the May include but not limited to:
research, commercial
interpretation and industrial and
analysis of Residential buildings and structures.
building
control legislation
Investigation of May include but not be limited to :
laws common law system,
laws applicable to building surveying and
the professional code of ethics required for the
assessment and inspection of buildings
Reporting systems May include but not limited to:
desk and site based assessment
Variables Range
Contract May include but not limited to:
agreement The contractual agreement between the seller and buyer
binding property transaction agreement endorsed by the
notary.
Pertinent entity May include but not limited to:
Land administration entity
Third parties May include but not limited to:
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competence Checks that all documentation and transaction is
accurate.
Assures new title provision is free from any title defect of
whatsoever.
Implement government laws and regulations.
meets timelines of document preparation, including those
being prepared by other parties
reconciliation takes place prior to Settlement
Implement government procedures.
prepares contingency plans in the event of a party being
unable to fulfill contractual obligations
Underpinning Demonstrate knowledge of:
Knowledge and relevant legislation and regulations
Attitudes practice procedures
process monitoring
quality assurance
File reconciliation procedures.
Spread sheet and Database management programs.
Interpreting notary agreement.
Underpinning Demonstrate skill to:
Skills communicate in a range of business environments with
diverse people
Plan contingency measures.
Analyze the responses of third parties.
Evidence Guide
Critical Assessment requires evidence that the candidate be able to:
Aspects of prepare documentation with legislation and common law
Competence complete work within timelines
check documents for relevancy and currency
implement current government procedures completely
Ensure that document achieves intended purpose efficiently.
in accordance with client needs
Underpinning Demonstrate knowledge of:
Knowledge relevant legislation and common law
and Attitudes Land Title office requirements
document format requirements
Duties and responsibilities relating to document preparation
ethics
Underpinning Demonstrates skills to:
Skills examine documents and legislation
liaise/consult with others
present information in a variety of forms
plan and organize work
operate appropriate technology
draft documents
manage time efficiently
record and maintain files
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Resources The following resources must be provided:
Implication workplace or fully equipped assessment location with
necessary tools and equipment as well as consumable
materials like record book
Methods of Competence may be assessed through:
Assessment Interview/ Written Test
Observation / Demonstration with Oral Questioning
Context of Competence may be assessed in the work place or in a
Assessment simulated work place setting
Variable Range
Documents and/or May include but not limited to:
exhibits Property and land dimension measurement.
Court order.
Mortgage collateral verification document or letters.
Tenure right certificate.
Coordinates of property mark.
Inheritance dispute verification document or letters.
Document verifying leasing part of land.
Document describing failure to comply with lease
agreement.
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate be able to:
Assessment Demonstrate scope of own responsibility and others
involved in the matter
Identify the purpose of documents and exhibits
Apply the area of law and the related legal process
involved
instruct legal practitioner is kept up to date with activities
Record relevant documents and exhibits
Deliver documents and exhibits to instructing legal
practitioner within agreed timelines
Provide supervision throughout the task in relation to
providing advice and assistance with problems
ensure that documents, exhibits and exhibit lists are
collected and collated correctly without loss of integrity
ensure confidentiality and security of information
exhibit listing is prepared such that exhibit list corresponds
exactly with exhibits
attach exhibits number and reference number in the top
left-hand corner to appropriate document
Underpinning Demonstrate Knowledge of:
Knowledge and court document presentation requirements
Attitudes sequence of litigation process
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment may provide evidence that the candidate:
Competence prepare community engagement information using simple
language structures and precision of expression
maintain multiple and potentially conflicting relationships/
partnerships
Build community problem-solving capacity
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Build community engagement capacity
Provide information relating to community engagement
Set the parameters or relationships or partnerships
Underpinning Demonstrates Knowledge of:
Knowledge and legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and
Attitudes guidelines relating to community engagement
community engagement theory, principles, practices
&techniques
community development practices and principles
urban sector values and codes of conduct
leadership and the managing of expectations
principles of cultural awareness and cross-cultural
communication
Underpinning Demonstrates skill of:
Skills establishing and fostering transparent, trusting
relationships /partnerships with individuals and
communities
maintaining multiple and potentially conflicting
relationships
working with diverse communities using a range of
communication
explaining complex and formal policies and concepts
linking people to appropriate capacity-building
opportunities
applying workplace safety procedures to community
engagement activities
preparing community engagement information requiring
the presentation of complex information using simple
language structures and precision of expression
Resources The following resources must be provided:
Implication workplace or fully equipped assessment location with
necessary tools and equipment as well as consumable
materials like record book
Methods of Competence may be assessed through:
Assessment Interview/ Written Test
Observation / Demonstration with Oral questioning
Context of Competence may be assessed in the work place or in a
Assessment simulated work place setting
Variable Range
Specified criteria May include but not limited to:
Direction of the organization orientation.
Government policy direction.
Graveness of the issue.
Cross-cutting issue.
Cross-sect oral issue.
Resource May include but not limited to:
requirement Human resource.
Material resource.
Financial resource.
Equipment.
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects Assessment may provide evidence that candidate be able to:
of Competence Plan, organize and schedule skills to implement.
Apply knowledge of ethical and legislative requirements
Planning and scheduling activities and resource using
software used for project preparation.
Apply basic terminologies of strategic and action planning.
Interpret plan and graph.
Complete standard forms.
Compliance with the agreed budget.
Setting goal and objectives.
Underpinning Demonstrate Knowledge of:
Knowledge and preparation of annual plan and monitoring
Attitudes reasons for and benefits of annual planning
Relevant policy and legislations input for strategic and
action planning.
practices employment and industrial relations
setting business goals and objectives
tools for evaluating agency business performance
Underpinning Demonstrate skills to:
Skills communicate with and relate to a range of people from
diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds and with
varying physical and mental abilities
Analytical skills to interpret graph chart.
computing skills to access databases, send and receive
emails and complete standard forms online
Resources The following resources must be provided:
Implication workplace or fully equipped assessment location with
necessary tools and equipment as well as consumable
materials like record book
Methods of Competence may be assessed through:
Assessment Interview/ Written Test
Observation / Demonstration with Oral Questioning
Context of Competence may be assessed in the work place or in a
Assessment simulated work place setting
1. Apply existing 1.1 Situations are identified where existing knowledge can
knowledge and be used as the basis for developing new skills.
techniques to 1.2 New or upgraded technology skills are acquired and
technology and used to enhance learning.
transfer
1.3 New or upgraded equipment are identified, classified
and used where appropriate, for the benefit of the
organization.
2. Apply functions 2.1 Testing of new or upgraded equipment is conducted
of technology to according to the specification manual.
assist in solving 2.2 Features of new or upgraded equipment are applied
organizational within the organization.
problems
2.3 Features and functions of new or upgraded equipment
are used for solving organizational problems.
2.4 Sources of information relating to new or upgraded
equipment are accessed and used.
3. Evaluate new or 3.1 New or upgraded equipment is evaluated for
upgraded performance, usability and against OHS standards.
technology 3.2 Environmental considerations are determined from
performance new or upgraded equipment.
3.3 Feedback is sought from users where appropriate.
Variable Range
Environmental May include but is not limited to recycling, safe disposal of
Considerations packaging (e.g. cardboard, polystyrene, paper, plastic) and
correct disposal of waste materials by an authorized body
Feedback May include surveys, questionnaires, interviews and
meetings.
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Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Competence must confirm the ability to transfer the
Competence application of existing skills and knowledge to new
technology
Underpinning Demonstrate knowledge and attitudes on:
Knowledge and Broad awareness of current technology trends and
Attitudes directions in construction industry (e.g.
systems/procedures, services, new developments, new
protocols)
Knowledge of vendor product directions
Assess and analyze value chain
Ability to locate appropriate sources of information
regarding building construction and new technologies
Current industry products/services, procedures and
techniques with knowledge of general features
Information gathering techniques
Underpinning Demonstrate skills on:
Skills Research skills for identifying broad features of new
technologies
Ability to assist in the decision making process
Literacy skills in regard to interpretation of technical
manuals
Ability to solve known problems in a variety of situations
and locations
Evaluate and apply new technology to assist in solving
organizational problems
General analytical skills in relation to known problems
Resources Access is required to real or appropriately simulated
Implication situations, including work areas, materials and equipment,
and to information on workplace practices and OHS
practices.
Methods of Competence may be assessed through:
Assessment Interview / Written Test
Observation / Demonstration with Oral Questioning
Context of Competence may be assessed in the work place or in a
Assessment simulated work place setting
Variable Range
Resources may staff
include: money
time and space
equipment
Business goals sales targets
may include: budgetary targets
team and individual goals
production targets
reporting deadlines
Problem solving gaining additional research and information to make
techniques may better informed decisions
include: looking for patterns
considering related problems or those from the past and
how they were handled
eliminating possibilities
identifying and attempting sub-tasks
collaborating and asking for advice or help from
additional sources
Time management prioritizing and anticipating
strategies may short term and long term planning and scheduling
include: creating a positive and organized work environment
clear timelines and goal setting that is regularly reviewed
and adjusted as necessary
breaking large tasks into smaller tasks
getting additional support if identified and necessary
Internal and staff and colleagues
external sources management, supervisors, advisors or head office
may include: relevant professionals such as lawyers, accountants,
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of A person must be able to demonstrate:
Competence ability to identify daily work requirements and allocate
work appropriately
ability to interpret financial documents in accordance with
legal requirements
Underpinning Essential knowledge and attitudes include:
Knowledge and Federal and Local Government legislative requirements
Attitudes affecting business operations, especially in regard to
occupational health and safety (OHS), equal employment
opportunity (EEO), industrial relations and anti-
discrimination
Technical or specialist skills relevant to the business
operation
Relevant industry code of practice
Planning techniques to establish realistic timelines and
priorities
Identification of relevant performance measures
Quality assurance principles and methods
Relevant marketing, management, sales and financial
concepts
Methods for monitoring performance and implementing
improvements
Structured approaches to problem solving, idea
management and time management
Underpinning Essential skills includes:
Skills Literacy skills to interpret legal requirements, company
policies and procedures and immediate, day-to-day
demands
Communication skills including questioning, clarifying,
reporting, and giving and receiving constructive feedback
Numeracy skills for performance information, setting
targets and interpreting financial documents and reports
Technical and analytical skills to interpret business
documents, reports and financial statements and
projections
Ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural
and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities
Problem solving skills to develop contingency plans
Using computers and software packages to record and
manage data and to produce reports
Evaluation skills for assessing work and outcomes
Observation skills for identifying appropriate people,
resources and to monitor work
Variable Range
Sourced end-users
customers or stakeholders
Legislated Verification of service quality as part of consumer
requirements legislation or specific legislation related to service content
or composition.
Safety use of tools and equipment for construction works
procedures workplace environment and handling of material safety,
following occupational health and safety procedures
designated for the task
respect the policies, regulations, legislations, rule and
procedures for construction works
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspect of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competence Monitored quality of work
Established quality specifications for service
Participated in maintaining and improving quality at work
Identified hazards and critical control points in the
production of quality service
Assisted in planning of quality assurance procedures
Reported problems that affect quality
Variable Range
Strategies Recognizing own limitations
Utilizing techniques and aids
Providing written drafts
Verbal and non verbal communication
Effective group Identifying and evaluating what is occurring within an
interaction interaction in a non judgmental way
Using active listening
Making decision about appropriate words, behavior
Putting together response which is culturally appropriate
Expressing an individual perspective
Expressing own philosophy, ideology and background
and exploring impact with relevance to communication
Types of Interview Related to staff issues
Routine
Confidential
Evidential
Non disclosure and/or Disclosure
Interview Establish rapport
situations obtain facts and information
Facilitate resolution of issues
Develop action plans
Diffuse potentially difficult situation
Variable Range
Learning and Coaching, monitoring and/or supervision
development Formal/informal learning program
needs Internal/external training provision
Work experience/exchange/opportunities
Personal study and Career planning/development
Performance evaluation; Workplace skills assessment
Recognition of prior learning
Organizational Quality assurance and/or procedures manuals
requirements Goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
Legal and organizational policy/guidelines and
requirements
Safety policies, procedures and programs
Confidentiality and security requirements
Business and performance plans
Ethical standards
Quality and continuous improvement processes and
standards
Feedback on Formal/informal performance evaluation
performance Obtaining feedback from supervisors and colleagues
Obtaining feedback from clients
Personal and reflective behavior strategies
Routine and organizational methods for monitoring
service delivery
Learning delivery On the job coaching or monitoring
methods Problem solving
Presentation/demonstration
Formal course participation
Work experience and
Involvement in professional networks
Conference and seminar attendance
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Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competence Identified and implemented learning opportunities for
others
Gave and received feedback constructively
Facilitated participation of individuals in the work of the
team
Negotiated learning plans to improve the effectiveness of
learning
Prepared learning plans to match skill needs
Accessed and designated learning opportunities
Underpinning Demonstrate knowledge and attitude on:
Knowledge and Coaching and monitoring principles
Attitude Understanding how to work effectively with team
members who have diverse work styles, aspirations,
cultures and perspective
Understanding how to facilitate team development and
improvement
Understanding methods and techniques to obtain and
interpreting feedback
Understanding methods for identifying and prioritizing
personal development opportunities and options
Career paths and competence standards in the industry
Underpinning Demonstrate skills on:
Skills Ability to read and understand a variety of texts, prepare
general information and documents according to target
audience; spell with accuracy; use grammar and
punctuation effective relationships and conflict
management
Communication skills including receiving feedback and
reporting, maintaining effective relationships and conflict
management
Planning skills to organize required resources and
equipment to meet learning needs
Coaching and mentoring skills to provide support
Reporting skills to organize and assess information for
relevance and accuracy
Identify and elaborate on learning outcomes
Facilitation skills to conduct small group training sessions
Ability to relate to people from a range of backgrounds
Resource Access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated
Implications environment where assessment can take place
Methods of Competence may be accessed through:
Assessment Interview / Written Test
Observation / Demonstration with Oral Questioning
Context of Competence may be assessed in the work place or in a
Assessment simulated work place setting
Variable Range
Sustainability may addressing environmental and resource sustainability
include: initiatives, such as environmental management systems,
action plans, green office programs, surveys and audits
applying the waste management hierarchy in the
workplace
complying with regulations and corporate social
responsibility considerations for sustainability to enhance
the organisation's standing in business and community
environments
determining organisation's most appropriate waste
treatment, including waste to landfill, recycling, re-use,
recoverable resources and wastewater treatment
implementing ecological footprint
implementing environmental management systems, e.g.
ISO 14001:1996 Environmental management systems
life cycle analyses
implementing government initiatives,
improving resource and energy efficiency
initiating and maintaining appropriate organisational
procedures for operational energy consumption
introducing a green office program - a cultural change
program
introducing green purchasing
introducing national and international reporting initiatives,
introducing product stewardship
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing use of non-renewable resources
referencing standards, guidelines and approaches, such
as sustainability covenants and compacts or triple bottom
line reporting
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Evidence of the following is essential:
Competence demonostration of consultation processes to introduce or
evaluate an existing continuous improvement process or
system, including suggested actions or an action plan
generation of an idea or concept which exhibits creative
thinking and which offers the possibility of advantaging
the organization
how the concept or idea was introduced, tested and
evaluated - the idea or concept does not have to have
been shown to work or to be adopted by the business
knowledge of quality management and continuous
improvement theories
Underpinning Demonstrates knowledge of:
Knowledge and quality management and continuous improvement
Attitudes theories
creativity/innovation theories/concepts
risk management
cost-benefit analysis methods
creativity and innovation theories and concepts
organizational learning principles
quality management and continuous improvement
theories
risk management
sustainability practices
Underpinning Skills Demonstrates skills to:
analytical skills to identify improvement opportunities in
relation to
the services/products delivered or concepts/ideas
developed
flexibility and creativity skills to think laterally
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leadership skills to foster a commitment to quality and an
openness to innovation
teamwork and leadership skills to foster a commitment to
quality and an openness to innovation
Resources Access may be required to:
Implication workplace procedures and plans relevant to work area
appropriate documentation and resources normally used
in the workplace
Methods of Competence in this unit may be assessed by using a
Assessment combination of the following to generate evidence:
demonstration in the workplace
suitable simulation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of
principles and techniques associated with change
management
evaluation of strategies established to monitor and
evaluate performance of key systems and processes
review of briefing of groups on performance improvement
strategies and innovation
Those aspects of competence dealing with improvement
processes could be assessed by the use of suitable
simulations and/or a pilot plant and/or a range of case
studies and scenarios.
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by
questions to assess essential knowledge and those aspects
of competence which are difficult to assess directly.
Context of Competence may be assessed in the work place or in a
Assessment simulated workplace setting / environment.
This occupational standard was finalized and approved on January 2012 at Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia.