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LEARNING ASSESSMENT GUIDES FOR UNIT STANDARDS 1 - 2,000

The following is Learning State's list of Learning Assessment Guides (previously Candidate Guides) and resources for unit standards 1 - 2,000 These Learning Assessment Guides are updated regularly however if you are a registered assessor in the public sector and require a guide that is not here, please contact us so we can add it to the development schedule.

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Unit 57

Level 2
Credits 2
Version 5

Provide customer service in given situations

    Identify elements of good service in a given situation

    Provide customer service in a given situation

    Respond to customer complaints in a given situation

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Video:

    Demanding Customers

Video with Booklet:

    Give 'Em the Pickle: a Leader's Guide

Unit 101

Level 1
Credits 3
Version 5

Develop and use keyboarding skills to enter text

    Develop keyboarding techniques to key-in alpha and numeric text, symbols and special characters, using a standard alphanumeric keyboard.

    Identify and apply keyboarding techniques and ergonomic practices to avoid overuse injuries

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

    Books: From Software Education:
    Work Module Booklet;
    Combined pack of 101/102/107 Work Module Booklets

Unit 103

Level 2
Credits 3
Version 5

Use data entry skills to input computer data

    Prepare data for computer data entry

    Enter data using a computer software programme

    Develop data entry speed and accuracy

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Booklet:

  • Use Data Entry Skills to Input Computer Data- Learnkey Booklet 103

Unit 108

Level 3
Credits 5
Version 5

Apply language and text processing skills to produce business documents

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Reference Materials available:

Unit 109

Level 4
Credits 10
Version 5

Apply language and text processing skills to produce specialist documents

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Unit 110

Level 5
Credits 10
Version 5

Manage text processing and production of business information

  • Establish text processing management requirements
  • Apply language and text processing skills to produce business information

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Unit 111

Level 2
Credits 5
Version 5

Use a word processor to produce documents

· Describe the basic principles, terminology and techniques used for word processing

· Apply the basic principles, terminology and techniques used for word processing to produce documents

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Booklet:

  • Use a Word Processor to Produce Documents - Learnkey Booklet 111

Unit 112

Level 3
Credits 5
Version 5

Produce information using word processing functions

  • Apply word processing features and functions to produce information
  • Apply file management and printing techniques to manage document production

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Booklet:

  • Produce Information Using Word Processing Functions - Learnkey Booklet 112

Integrated

Unit 111 (V4 Level 2)

Unit 112 (V5 Level 3)

Use a word processor to produce documents

  • Describe the basic principles, terminology and techniques used for word processing
  • Apply the basic principles, terminology and techniques used for word processing to produce documents
  • information using word processing functions
  • Explain the principles, features and functions of word processing to produce information.
  • Apply file management and printing techniques to manage document production

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Unit 113

Level 4
Credits 10
Version 5

Produce information using advanced word processing functions

  • Apply advanced features and functions of word processing to produce information
  • Apply advanced file management and printing techniques to the management of information production

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Unit 114

Level 3
Credits 10
Version 5

Operate office automation systems

  • Demonstrate knowledge of office automation systems
  • Use office automation system applications

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Unit 121

Level 2
Credits 5
Version 5

Use office administration and communication systems

  • Describe office administration functions
  • Use office administration systems
  • Use office communications systems

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Unit 122

Level 3
Credits 5
Version 5

Provide office reception services

  • Explain the receptionist function within an organisation
  • Provide reception services
  • Evaluate and maintain the receptionist area

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Unit 123

Level 3
Credits 5
Version 5

Use office administration, copying, and telecommunication systems and processes

  • Describe an organisational structure and its office systems
  • Use office information systems and processes
  • Use document copying systems
  • Use office telecommunication systems

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Unit 125

Level 3
Credits 5
Version 5

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of an organisation's record management system

  • Explain the purpose and operations of an organisation's document management system
  • Explain and operate an organisation's records storage and retrieval systems
  • Explain security considerations for a document management system

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Unit 330

Level 4
Credits 15
Version 5

Complete accounting procedures and produce financial statements

  • Describe the nature and functions of accounting
  • Define and apply accounting structures and concepts for a sole trader
  • Record financial transactions for GST
  • Complete end of period statements
  • Present financial statements and clarify reported financial position

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Book:

  • Broderick, T. Smith, K. & Tomkins, D. Accounting Workbook AME NCEA Year 13
  • Shim, J. & Sigel, J.G. Schaum's Outlines: Financial Accounting

Unit 333

Level 3
Credits 5
Version 5

Operate computer general ledger accounting systems to produce financial reports

  • Apply information security features and reconciliation procedures in using general ledger accounting software
  • Produce financial reports and related information from general ledger accounting software
  • Complete a scheduled processing cycle and explain year-end processing options

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Unit 334

Level 3
Credits 5
Version 5

Operate and administer inventory systems

  • Explain the nature and function of inventories
  • Operate an inventory system for an organisation
  • Explain and apply methods for valuing inventories, and prepare inventory accounting records for an organisation

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Unit 335

Level 4
Credits 6
Version 6

Prepare computerised payroll and related administration records

  • Describe requirements of principal employment legislation in relation to payroll, and an organisation's payroll system requirements
  • Calculate, record, and process payroll payments using payroll software
  • Produce payroll and related administration reports using payroll software

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Unit 376

Level 3
Credits 2
Version 4

Employ customer service techniques for differing customer behaviours in a given situation

  • Demonstrate knowledge of customer service techniques required for differing customer behaviours
  • Apply customer service techniques for differing customer behaviours in given situations

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Booklet:

  • Communication Skills for Customer Service: - Training Manual for u/s 9694-1299-376

Video:

  • Demanding Customers

Video with Booklet:

  • Give 'Em the Pickle: a Leader's Guide

DVD with Booklet:

  • Hotlines: Controlling Call Times
  • Just a Call Away: It's Your Call

Big File:

  • Wowing the Customer

Self-Directed Workbook:

  • Customer Behaviours

    (under development)

Unit 377

Level 2
Credits 2
Version 4

Work in a diverse workplace

  • Describe behaviours of diverse groups in relation to the way they enhance or create difficulties for workplace relationships
  • Work in a diverse workplace

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

  • Book:
  • Bell, D. New to New Zealand - A Guide to Ethnic Groups in New Zealand

Video with Booklet:

  • Respect: Valuing Diversity in Teams
  • Teams - You Can Make The Difference

Unit 378

Level 3
Credits 3
Version 4

Provide customer service for international visitors

  • Identify and describe present and emerging international visitor groups
  • Communicate with international visitors
  • Provide customer service for international visitors

Learning Assessment Guide (PDF 58KB)

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Reference Materials available:

Unit 379

Level 3
Credits 3
Version 6

Sell goods and/or services over the telephone

  • Prepare to sell goods and/or services over the telephone
  • Greet customers over the telephone
  • Identify customer needs and expectations over the telephone
  • Sell goods and/or services to customers over the telephone

Learning Assessment Guide (PDF 398 KB)

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Reference Materials available:

Unit 497

Level 1
Credits 3
Version 7

Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements

  • Identify and describe legislative rights and responsibilities for workplace health and safety
  • Describe the systems approach to workplace health and safety
  • Explain how hazards are defined in the HSE Act

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Website:

Self-Directed Workbook:

  • Protect health and safety

    (under development)

Unit 1272

Level 3
Credits 2
Version 5

Read efficiently to gain maximum information in time spent

  • Develop the skills to match reading speed to reading task
  • Read to gain information

Learning Assessment Guide (PDF 369 KB)

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Reference Materials available:

Unit 1277

Level 2
Credits 3
Version 4

Communicate information in a specified workplace

  • Give information to clients in a specified workplace
  • Record and convey information in a specified workplace
  • Respond to an inquiry in a specified workplace

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

DVD with Booklet:

  • Etiquette at Work

Video with Booklet:

  • Communicating in a Team

Website:

  • Maori names for all government departments:
  • Privacy of information at work

Self-Directed Workbook:

  • Communication

    (under development)

Unit 1279

Level 3
Credits 3
Version 4

Write in plain English

  • Demonstrate knowledge of plain English
  • Write documents in plain English

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Book:

  • Wienbroer, D. Hughes, E. & Silverman, J. Rules of Thumb for Business Writers.

Video with Booklet:

  • The Complete Communicator: Put it Into Writing Video One - Drama

Website:

  • Glossary of business terms in plain English:
  • Free resources to help with writing in plain English:

Unit 1294

Level 2
Credits 2
Version 4

Be interviewed in a formal situation

  • Plan, prepare for, and participate in a formal interview

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Reference Materials available:

Unit 1296

Level 3
Credits 3
Version 4

Interview in an informal one-to-one situation

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the interview process
  • Plan and lead the interview

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Book:

  • Maddux, R. Quality Interviewing.

Video with Booklet:

  • More Than a Gut Feeling
  • Question for Clarity

Unit 1297

Level 4
Credits 5
Version 4

Interview in a formal situation

  • Plan, conduct, and follow up an interview in a formal situation

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Book:

  • Maddux, R. Quality Interviewing.
  • Fitzwater, T.L. Behavior-Based Interviewing: Selecting the Right Person for the Job.
  • Hiring & Keeping the Best People: Your Mentor & Guide to Doing Business Effectively

Video with Booklet:

  • More Than a Gut Feeling
  • Question for Clarity

Unit 1299

Level 2
Credits 4
Version 5

Be assertive in a range of specified situations

  • Define the purpose of, and identify barriers to, assertive communication
  • Interact assertively in a one to one situation
  • Communicate assertively in a small group

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Book:

  • Lloyd, S. Developing Positive Assertiveness

DVD/Video with Booklet:

  • Assertive Team Communication

Video with Booklet:

  • Being Assertive

Booklet:

  • Communication Skills for Customer Service: - Training Manual for u/s 9694-1299-376

Unit 1304

Level 2
Credits 2
Version 5

Communicate with people from other cultures

  • Describe communication with people from other cultures
  • Communicate with people from other cultures

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Book:

  • Bell, D. New to New Zealand - A Guide to Ethnic Groups in New Zealand.

Website:

  • Maori names for all government departments

Unit 1307

Level 3
Credits 3
Version 5

Speak to a specified audience in a predictable situation

  • Give an informative talk to a specified audience in a predictable situation
  • Deliver a prepared social speech to a specified audience in a predictable situation

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Video:

  • Preparing for Presentations.

Unit 1311

Level 4
Credits 4
Version 4

Present and defend an argument orally

  • Present and defend an argument orally on an issue

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Book:

  • Kearny, L. Graphics for Presenters: Getting Your Ideas Across.
  • Mandel, S. Technical Presentation Skills: A Practical Guide for Better Speaking.

Video:

  • Preparing for Presentations.

Unit 1312

Level 3
Credits 3
Version 4

Give oral instructions in the workplace

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Video with Booklet:

  • You'll Soon Get the Hang of It

Self-Directed Workbook:

  • Give oral instructions

    (under development)

Unit 1857

Level 6
5 Credits
Version 4

Prepare and use budgets and cash flow forecasts

  • Prepare and use operating budgets
  • Prepare cash flow forecasts, or cash budgets
  • Prepare capital budgets

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Unit 1980

Level 3
Credits 2
Version 6

Identify, from an employee perspective, ways of dealing with employment relationship problems

  • Identify statutory provisions relating to the resolution of employment relationship problems including personal grievances and disputes, and identify sources of assistance for the employee
  • Identify courses of action for dealing with employment relationship problems including personal grievances arising from the employment relationship and disputes arising from the employment agreement

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Reference Materials available:

Website:

Unit 1982

Level 3
Credits 4
Version 5

Contribute to collective employment agreement negotiation: as an employee

  • Identify statutory provisions relevant to the negotiation of collective employment agreements
  • Describe key features and processes of collective employment agreement negotiation
  • Respond to a collective employment agreement offer

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Reference Materials available:

Website:

Unit 1986

Level 4
Credits 5
Version 5

Apply calculations, data analysis, and statistical interpretation in a business context

  • Complete calculations for a business operation
  • Compile, measure, and analyse business data
  • Present and interpret business statistics for the analysed data

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Book:

  • Kemp, S.M. & Kemp, S. Business Statistics Demystified

Unit 1987

Level 4
Credits 5
Version 4

Develop strategies to establish and maintain positive workplace relationships

  • Devise strategies to establish positive working relationships with colleagues and manager(s)
  • Develop strategies to maintain and monitor positive workplace relationships

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

Book:

  • Gaynor, G. What Every New Manager Needs to Know: Making a Successful Transition to Management.
  • Johnson, R. & Eaton, J. Essential Managers: Influencing People.
  • Harrington-Mackin, D. The Team Building Toolkit
  • Crittendon, R. The New Manager's Starter Kit
  • Nelson, N. Clutter Proof Your Business: Turn Your Mess Into Success

Video with Booklet:

  • Team Building

DVD with Booklet:

  • People Skills: Influencing Others

Big File:

  • Llewellyn West, C. First Time Manager
  • Hill, J. The Emerging Manager

Website:

  • EEO Trust - see resource selection - online library, newsletter, research papers and links to other useful sites http://www.eeotrust.org.nz/
  • Employment Relations website from the Dept. of Labour - section on education and training, quick links to fact sheets on rights, obligations, legislation, etc. http://www.ers.dol.govt.nz

Unit 1990

Level 4
Credits 5
Version 5

Assess small business ownership options and business structures

  • Analyse ownership options and business structures
  • Assess options for acquiring a small business
  • Evaluate small business financing options
  • Interpret legal requirements for small business operations

Provider(s):

Reference Materials available:

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