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COMPETENCY DEMONSTRATION...............................................................................................................4
STUDENT DETAILS.........................................................................................................................................5
STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................6
SIMULATED PRACTICAL OBSERVATION STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS/ AGREEMENT.........................7
ASSESSMENT TASK 3 SIMULATED PRACTICAL OBSERVATION BRIEF.............................................10
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................15
APPENDIX 1 – Information Sheet...................................................................................................................16
APPENDIX 2 – Session Plan...........................................................................................................................18
APPENDIX 3 – Assessor Observation Checklist.............................................................................................21
Observation checklist.......................................................................................................................................24
ASSESSMENT OF REQUIRED OVERALL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THIS TASK....................29
RECORD OF ASSESSMENT TASK 3............................................................................................................30
Learner details..............................................................................................................................................30
Assessor details............................................................................................................................................30
Record of assessment results (please tick appropriate box)..........................................................................30
Appeals – refer to the complaints and appeals policy and procedure............................................................31
Assessor Feedback to learner: The assessor must write full feedback to the learner that is constructive and
not generic....................................................................................................................................................31
Reasonable Adjustment (if applicable) explain why reasonable adjustment has been applied and the tasks it
was applied to...............................................................................................................................................32
Assessor Intervention (if applicable) - did you need to assist the student in this assessment. If so please
explain:.........................................................................................................................................................32
COMPETENCY DEMONSTRATION
This Assessment Task covers the following unit of competency:
It is not about having in-depth knowledge but focuses on the ability to source and interpret information
relevant to day-to-day activities in order to maximise work performance.
The unit applies to all hospitality sectors and people working at different levels. Managers will use more formal
research to attain specialised and comprehensive knowledge to support product planning, marketing and strategic
management activities.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of
publication
To demonstrate your competency in this unit you will need to provide evidence of your ability to:
Source and use industry information
Source and use compliance information.
Source and use information on hospitality technology.
Update personal and organisational knowledge of the hospitality industry.
Student Name:
Student ID:
Due date: Refer to you student program guide (training plan). Please insert the due
date as confirmed by your assessor below:
STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS
Complete the readiness for assessment workbook before commencing this assessment
You will be required to demonstrate all observations as specified in this task. Demonstrations will consist
of a number of tasks you would perform in your role on a daily basis
This assessment may consist of a number of tasks based on a simulated or real environment
ensure all tasks are performed in line with your organisation (simulated or real environment) relevant
policies and procedures
Your assessor will observe you demonstrate the necessary skills. Your assessor will use the observation
checklist located in the appendices section when observing you demonstrating the task
You may ask your assessor questions to clarify the requirements of the task/s if required. However, your
assessor will not be able to show you how to perform the task
You may be asked questions by your assessor after each observation which you are required to answer
verbally. Your assessor will record your responses in the verbal checklist located in the appendices
section which you will be required to initial as acceptance of the responses
You must receive a satisfactory result for each part of this assessment to be successful in this task
You must not separate this document. Attachments must be as per the assessment submission instructions
Ensure you sign the task record sheet at the end of this assessment
Return your assessment by the date set by your assessor and your training plan
Reasonable adjustment: If you require any adjustments to accommodate a need in order to complete this
assessment, please talk to your assessor. Arrangements will be put in place to ensure a fair and flexible
approach is undertaken for this assessment. Please note that the range or nature of the adjustment will
ensure that the outcomes of the unit are not compromised.
Feedback: Your assessor will provide feedback to you after the completion of the assessment. The
trainer assessor will explain the appeals process if applicable or alternatively refer to your student
handbook for further details
Re-assessment: If you do not achieve the required standard, you will be given 2 more opportunities to be
re-assessed by our Assessor. Please note after 3 attempts a cost will be incurred
Why is it used?
Competency based assessment is not a test, rather it is a process of collecting evidence about
someone’s knowledge and skills and assessing that against a set of agreed standards. The greater the
sources and types of evidence we collect, the more we can be sure about the quality and reliability of
the assessment decision.
The information you provide is used to support, or validate other evidence obtained. It helps to ensure
that the final result is valid, reliable and fair.
At the end of the assessment your assessor will take 30 minutes to provide you with feedback regarding the
observation. You should use this opportunity to ask as many questions and discuss any opportunities for
improvement.
Your assessor will explain the following to you before commencement of the observation assessment
You will be required to demonstrate all observations as specified in the task instructions below.
Demonstrations will consist of a number of tasks a worker would perform in their role on a daily basis
This assessment may consist of a number of tasks based on the on the job environment
Ensure all tasks performed are in line with the organisation (simulated workplace) relevant policies and
procedures
You will be observed demonstrating the necessary skills. In accordance with the observation checklist
(appendix 11)
You can ask questions to clarify the requirements of the task/s if required. However, your assessor is no
able to show you how to perform the task
You must, receive a satisfactory result for each part of this assessment to be successful in this task
This assessment will be finalized once all records are collated and revised. A debrief will be provided at
the closing meeting
Feedback will be provided after the observation
Appendices include:
Session Plan Template
You will be Part 1 Source and use industry, compliance and hospitality technology information
required to Part 2 Update organisational knowledge of the hospitality industry – Presentation
complete
Source and interpret information on the following from the above sources and conduct an
information session for colleagues to improve knowledge of the hospitality industry:
current and emerging products and services
current issues
career opportunities
relationship between other related industries
compliance issues and quality assurance
new products, technology, techniques and services
work ethic required to work in the industry
Identify ways to integrate current hospitality industry information into daily work activities
to enhance the quality of work performance.
You must identify, source, access and use current and emerging industry, compliance and
hospitality technology information relating to the structure and operation of a hospitality
business.
1.1.1 You must use and reference at least 3 different sources during your research, including:
1. plain English documents, issued by government regulators, that describe laws relevant to
the hospitality industry
2. experienced industry personnel / suppliers (Assessor)
3. colleagues (Classmates)
1.1.2 Conduct research and present information specific to the hospitality industry using,
Microsoft Office PowerPoint.
Role play a conversation with your assessor who will play the role of experienced industry
personnel / suppliers and your classmates who will play the role of colleagues.
1.1.2.1 Ensure you use open and closed investigative questioning to interact effectively and
obtain information.
1.1.2.2 Write and summarise notes, and record information in the information sheet provided
(Appendix 1)
The aim of your research for your PowerPoint Presentation is to provide an overview of the
restaurant / food services sector to the new staff beginning at your establishment and must
cover the following information. Discuss the following with experienced industry personnel /
suppliers (Assessor) and colleagues (Classmates)
The structure of the hospitality industry including:
o Key characteristics
o Main functions
o Features and services of business within your local / regional area
Career opportunities (career paths within this industry including at least 5 job
pathways) ensuring you outline the roles and general responsibilities of each
role and EEO (equal employment opportunity)
Work ethic required to work in the industry
The economic and social significance of the hospitality industry
Relationships between restaurants and 3 other related industries (for example,
entertainment, tourism, events, accommodation, distribution opportunities,
etc.) Be sure to explain the key characteristics and functions of each associated
industry
1 new technique / service that is starting to appear within restaurants
1 new product that is starting to appear within restaurants
1 example of each of the following current / emerging technologies used
within the hospitality system, explain its features and how it is relevant to roles
within the hospitality industry
o catering systems
Note: Use your notes recorded in the information sheet (appendix 1) to create your PowerPoint
presentation.
1.3 Now, prepare for your presentation to the work team (classmates/assessor), you must:
Prepare a session plan / run sheet to ensure you stay on track and cover all points
(Appendix 2)
Prepare hand-outs or visual aids to assist in your presentation (Save your PowerPoint
as handouts and print)
2.1.1 The aim of the session is to provide an overview of the restaurant / food services sector to
the new staff and must cover:
How you would continuously update, review and maintain own knowledge of the
hospitality industry
The identification and use of a range of opportunities to update current and emerging
knowledge of the hospitality industry
Monitoring current issues and trends for the industry
Sharing updated information with colleagues
2.2.2 When presenting the information, it is important that you speak clearly and concisely.
Make sure the information you provide is correct, and presented in a logical and easily
understood format.
2 Session Plan
Notes to the assessor You are required to observe the student conduct research and an information
session outlined above. Record your observation in the Assessor Observation
Checklist provided (Appendix 2)
Evidence ☐ Part 1 Source and use industry, compliance and hospitality technology
summary/Submission information (Appendix 1 – 3)
instruction
☐ Part 2 Update organisational knowledge of the hospitality industry
Presentation (Appendix 3)
Please detail how you observed this student demonstrate this criterion ☐ ☐
Criterion 2: Describe in detail how the student sourced and interpreted information on the S NS
following from the above sources and shared with colleagues to improve knowledge of the
hospitality industry:
current and emerging products and services
current issues
career opportunities
relationship between other related industries
compliance issues and quality assurance
new products, technology, techniques and services
work ethic required to work in the industry
identify ways to integrate current hospitality industry information into daily work activities to
enhance the quality of work performance.
Please detail how you observed this student demonstrate this criterion ☐ ☐
Did the student conduct an effective information session for the duration of 15 minutes?
☐ Present self in professional attire (clean and Date: Date: Date: Date: ☐S ☐NS
neat) …./…./…. …./…./…. …./…./…. …./…./….
☐ Speak clearly
☐ Maintain open body language (not folded
arms, eye contact, smile, etc)
☐ Ensure information provided is accurate
☐ Ensure information provided is up to date
(current)
☐ Provide opportunities for participants to
seek clarifications or ask questions
☐ Adjust the presentation to suit the audience
participation and response (or lack of)
☐ Continually summarise key concepts / ideas
as identified strategic points to help
facilitate participant understanding
☐ Demonstrate sophisticated control over own
oral, visual and written formats
☐ Use all technology safely and appropriately
Did the student source and use industry, compliance and hospitality technology information?
☐ Read and interpret plain English Date: Date: Date: Date: ☐S ☐NS
documents, issued by government …./…./…. …./…./…. …./…./…. …./…./….
regulators, that describe laws relevant to the
hospitality industry
☐ Conduct a role play to seek information
from the following sources:
☐ experienced industry personnel /
suppliers (Assessor)
☐ colleagues (Classmates)
☐ Ensure the use of open and closed
investigative questioning to interact
effectively and obtain information.
☐ Use and reference at least 3 different
sources during your research
Assessor Feedback to learner: The assessor must write full feedback to the learner that is constructive and not
generic
Reasonable Adjustment (if applicable) explain why reasonable adjustment has been applied and the tasks it was
applied to
Assessor Intervention (if applicable) - did you need to assist the student in this assessment. If so please explain: