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LEARNING ASSESSMENT GUIDES FOR UNIT STANDARDS 16,001 - 18,000

The following is Learning State's list of Learning Assessment Guides (previously Candidate Guides) and resources for unit standards 16,001 - 18,000 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 16141

Level 4
Credits 10
Version 3

Demonstrate knowledge of kawa and tikanga practices in relation to huinga kotahitanga

  • Explain kawa and tikanga practices associated with huinga in relation to one kotahitanga movement
  • Explain the development of kawa and tikanga practices associated with huinga kotahitanga

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Unit 16142

Level 4
Credits 10
Version 3

Demonstrate knowledge of tikanga and kawa whakaeke

  • Explain tikanga and kawa associated with the wero or taki
  • Explain tikanga or kawa associated with karanga
  • Explain tikanga and kawa associated with the waerea
  • Explain tikanga and kawa associated with haka pōwhiri

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Unit 16143

Level 4
Credits 3
Version 2

Demonstrate knowledge of tikanga and kawa whakatau

  • Explain tikanga and kawa associated with whaikōrero, paepae or taumata, waiata, koha or takoha, hariru or ruru, hongi and hākari

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Unit 16144

Level 4
Credits 10
Version 3

Demonstrate knowledge of tikanga and kawa whakapiri

  • Explain tikanga and kawa associated with mihimihi, whakawhanaunga, and poroporoaki in a local context

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Unit 16164

Level 4
Credits 4
Version 1

Describe key concepts associated with hui Māori

  • Describe the purpose of different types of hui Māori
  • Describe the concepts which underpin different types of hui Māori
  • Describe situations which exhibit the concept or aspects of the concept of different types of hui Māori.

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Unit 16168

Level 4
Credits 4
Version 2

Describe colonisation and its effects on Māori values, beliefs and practices

  • Describe aspects of the colonisation of Māori which impacted on Māori values, beliefs, and practices
  • Examine the effects of colonisation on Māori values, beliefs, and practices

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Unit 16210

Level 5
Credits 6
Version 2

Develop Māori consultation processes for the development of public policy advice

  • Explain how consultation with Māori has been used to support the development of policy advice
  • Evaluate the need for consultation with Māori to support the development of a policy issue
  • Develop a consultation process with Māori for a policy advice issue

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Unit 16211

Level 5
Credits 6
Version 2

Analyse different processes and structures that ensure Māori input to the public policy process

  • Identify different approaches providing for Māori input to the policy process
  • Analyse issues related to Māori input to the policy process
  • Analyse the effectiveness of structures, processes, and frameworks

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Unit 16212

Level 5
Credits 4
Version 2

Review a public policy development process or framework to determine Māori input

  • Review the level of Māori input into a policy development process and review possible alternative processes, frameworks and structures for the development of policy advice

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Unit 16213

Level 5
Credits 6
Version 2

Explain different approaches to public policy analysis which address the needs of Māori

  • Explain the specific needs and differences associated with Māori for a policy issue
  • Compare policy approaches and how they target the needs of Māori

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Unit 16214

Level 6
Credits 6
Version 4

Explain the implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi for public policy development

  • Explain the implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi for contemporary policy development
  • Explain how the principles of the Treaty are recognised in legislation and their influence on State sector organisations

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Unit 16215

Level 7
Credits 6
Version 2

Explain issues associated with research and data supporting public policy development for Māori

  • Explain issues associated with the use of existing research and data to support public policy development for Māori
  • Explain issues associated with developing research and data collection strategies supporting public policy development for Māori
  • Explain approaches to comparative analysis that support public policy development for Māori

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Unit 16216

Level 6
Credits 8
Version 2

Develop a public policy advice proposal focussed on Māori

  • Identify the specific needs and differences associated with Māori in relation to a policy area
  • Analyse specific needs and differences of Māori in relation to a policy area
  • Develop a policy advice proposal focused on Māori

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Unit 16217

Level 6
Credit 6
Version 2

Analyse a public policy advice proposal in the interest of Māori

  • Develop a process to review policy advice proposals in the interest of Māori
  • Review policy advice proposals as meeting the needs of Māori

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Unit 16218

Level 5
Credits 6
Version 2

Demonstrate knowledge of kaupapa and tikanga Māori relevant to Māori clients in the public sector

  • Explain kaupapa and tikanga Māori in relation to service delivery in public sector organisations or agencies
  • Review a service delivery situation in a public sector organisation or agency for application of kaupapa and tikanga Māori

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Unit 16219

Level 6
Credits 8
Version 3

Evaluate Māori consultation and networking processes to assist public sector service delivery

  • Explain the parameters of consultation and networking with Māori
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of a consultation process with Māori
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of networking with Māori

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Unit 16220

Level 6
Credits 6
Version 2

Develop service strategies in a public sector organisation to meet the needs of Māori

  • Identify the service needs of Māori
  • Develop service strategy options to meet the needs of Māori

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Unit 16221

Level 7
Credits 6
Version 2

Evaluate the effectiveness of public sector service delivery in meeting the needs of Māori

  • Evaluate service delivery models which do not make provision for the differing needs of Māori
  • Evaluate service delivery models which make provision for the differing needs of Māori
  • Analyse international models for effective service delivery to indigenous and other minorities

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Unit 16222

Level 7
Credits 6
Version 2

Analyse public sector systems and structures which incorporate specific provision for Māori

  • Analyse legislative and other organisational requirements in relation to provisions that address the needs of Māori
  • Analyse public sector organisational structures in relation to provisions that address the needs of Māori
  • Analyse systems and policies which govern organisational processes in relation to provisions that address the needs of Māori

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Unit 16223

Level 7
Credits 8
Version 2

Develop a plan for the development of Māori staff in a public sector organisation

  • Explain issues relevant to Māori representation, participation and retention in the public sector
  • Explain strategies employed to improve levels of Māori staff in the public sector
  • Identify the needs and requirements of Māori staff in a public sector organisation or agency
  • Develop a plan for the retention and development of Māori staff in a public sector organisation or agency

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Unit 16224

level 5
Credits 8
Version 2

Explain the operations of organisations representing Māori with which the government may interact

  • Explain the structure and operation of iwi and hapu based organisations
  • Explain the structure and operation of national Māori organisations
  • Explain the structure and operation of an urban Māori organisation

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Unit 16225

Level 5
Credits 8
Version 4

Explain the history of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and its principles in relation to Māori and the Crown

  • Explain the development of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi in relation to Maori and the Crown around the time of signing in 1840
  • Explain the history of the Treaty up until the 1970s in relation to Maori and the Crown
  • Explain the contemporary history of the Treaty in relation to the State sector

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Unit 16342

Level 4
Credits 4
Version 2

Identify key workplace organisational principles

  • Explain the relationship between organisational design and achievement of organisational goals
  • Describe alternative organisational structures
  • Describe management levels within organisations
  • Explain the impact of environmental factors on the management of organisations

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Unit 16612

Level 4
Credits 4
Version 2

Use effective business writing skills in a business organisation

  • Apply rules of contemporary punctuation, grammar, syntax, and style to achieve effective business writing
  • Apply writing style and methods to achieve effective communication for a business purpose
  • Monitor the effectiveness of business writing

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Book:

  • Cleland, J.K. Business Writing For Results.
  • McAlpine, R. Crash Course in Corporate Communications

Unit 16614

Level 4
Credits 3
Version 2

Apply time management concepts and methods in business situations

  • Evaluate current use of time and plan for improvements
  • Apply techniques and measures to improve use of time in business situations

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Book:

  • Pearce, R. Getting a Grip On Time
  • Gaynor, G. What Every New Manager Needs to Know: Making a Successful Transition to Management, Ch 6

Booklet:

  • William Teao's resource for First Line Management - 16614

Unit 16615

Level 5
Credits 4
Version 2

Explain and apply negotiation skills and techniques in a commercial situation

  • Demonstrate knowledge of negotiation processes and characteristics
  • Plan a process to achieve a commercial outcome through negotiation
  • Apply negotiation skills and close a commercial negotiation
  • Evaluate personal performance in the negotiation

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Unit 16677

Level 1
Credits 1
Version 2

Key in text at 15 words per minute (wpm).

  • Key in text at 15 wpm

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Unit 16678

Level 2
Credits 1
Version 2

key in text at 25 words per minute (wpm)

  • key in text at 25 wpm

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Unit 16680

Level 4
Credits 1
Version 2

Key in text at 50 words per minute (wpm)

  • key in text at 50 wpm

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Unit 16759

Level 3
Credits 5
Version 3

Demonstrate telephone techniques for debt collection

  • Pre-plan debt collection telephone calls
  • Demonstrate debt collection telephone skills
  • Follow up on debt collection telephone calls

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Unit 16774

Level 3
Credits 3
Version 4

Follow occupational safety and health principles in a contact centre

  • Adjust and maintain own workstation
  • Use and explain Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) management techniques
  • Locate and explain the Hazard Register
  • Locate and explain the Emergency Procedure Instructions
  • Explain the accident reporting procedures

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Booklet:

  • Follow Occupational Safety & Health Principles in a Contact Centre - 16774

Website:

  • Answers to your questions of workplace health & safety: search by keyword: www.osh.govt.nz

Unit 16775

Level 3
Credits 3
Version 4

Use and explain contact centre equipment and systems

  • Explain the use of contact centre technology
  • Operate communication technology in a contact centre
  • Describe the functions that enable the receipt and distribution of calls in a contact centre
  • Explain contact centre statistics available to CSRs

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Booklet:

  • Use & Explain Contact Centre Equipment & Systems - 16775

Unit 16776

Level 3
Credits 3
Version 4

Communicate with customers from a contact centre

  • Greet customers on the telephone, and identify their needs and expectations
  • Meet customer needs
  • Close call and complete documentation and follow-up procedures
  • Communicate with challenging customers
  • Compose written communications

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Booklet:

  • Communicate with Customers from a Contact Centre - 16776

Video with Booklet:

  • Respect: Relating to your Customer

DVD with Booklet:

  • Just a Call Away: Understanding Customer Diversity
  • Hotlines: Communicating Clearly
  • Hotlines: Building Relationships

Big File:

  • Call Centre: Maximising Performance

Unit 16777

Level 3
Credits 8
Version 4

Seek, evaluate, and organise information for action in a contact centre

  • Seek and evaluate information for action
  • Organise information for
  • Action in a contact centre

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Booklet:

  • Seek, Evaluate & Organise Information for Action in a Contact Centre - 16777

Video with Booklet:

  • Questioning for Clarity
  • Hotlines: Focusing on Results

Big File:

  • Call Centre: Maximising Performance

Unit 16778

Level 3
Credits 4
Version 4

Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a contact centre

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in a contact centre
  • Establish and maintain the trust and support of the management in a contact centre

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Booklet:

  • Establish & Maintain Effective Working Relationships in a Contact Centre - 16778

Video with Booklet:

  • Respect: Valuing Diversity in Teams
  • Respect: Developing Leadership Skills
  • Hotlines: Focusing on Results
  • Questioning for Clarity

DVD with Booklet:

  • Meet the Dial Tones
  • Hotlines: Staying Positive
  • Hotlines: Focusing on Results

Unit 16779

Level 3
Credits 4
Version 4

Assist customers with account inquiries in a contact centre

  • Identify, clarify, and satisfy customer accounts inquiries in a contact centre

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Video with Booklet:

  • Respect: Relating to your Customer.
  • Questioning for Clarity.

Unit 16780

Level 3
Credits 4
Version 4

Respond to in-bound calls relating to marketing campaigns in a contact centre

  • Prepare to respond to in-bound calls
  • Process in-bound calls
  • Record results of in-bound calls relating to a marketing campaign

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Unit 16781

Level 3
Credits 5
Version 4

Conduct out-bound telemarketing campaigns from a contact centre

  • Prepare to conduct out-bound telemarketing campaigns
  • Conduct out-bound telemarketing campaigns
  • Record results of out-bound telemarketing campaigns

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Unit 16782

Level 3
Credits 4
Version 4

Conduct telephone surveys from a contact centre

  • Prepare to conduct telephone surveys
  • Conduct telephone surveys
  • Record data resulting from telephone surveys from a contact centre

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Unit 16783

Level 3
Credits 4
Version 4

Receive and action reports of faulty products or services in a contact centre

  • Receive, action, and complete recording of fault reports in a contact centre

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Unit 16784

Level 3
Credits 5
Version 4

Receive and resolve customer complaints about products or services, in a contact centre

  • Receive and analyse customer complaints in a contact centre
  • Resolve customer complaints in a contact centre

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Video with Booklet:

  • Respect: Relating to your Customer.

DVD with Booklet:

  • Just a Call Away: The Real Angry Customer
  • Hotlines: Staying Positive.

Unit 16785

Level 4
Credits 6
Version 4

Plan and allocate work to individuals in a contact centre

  • Plan work and work methods for individuals in a contact centre
  • Allocate work and evaluate individuals against objectives in a contact centre

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Unit 17213

Level 3
Credits 5
Version 3

Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand State Services Code of Conduct

  • Describe the New Zealand State Services Code of Conduct
  • Discuss the role of the State Services Code of Conduct within a State Services organisation and its impact on an individual State Services employee
  • Describe the Protected Disclosures Act 2000 and its relevance to the State Services Code of Conduct

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Booklet from Learning State (Sector Induction Programme):

  • In the Spotlight: Integrity & Conduct

Website:

  • The New Zealand Public Service Code of Conduct

Unit 17214

Level 3
Credits 3
Version 2

Operate a records management system in a public sector organisation

  • Explain the purpose of a records management system in the context of a public sector organisation
  • Operate a records storage and retrieval system in a public sector organisation

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Unit 17371

Level 4
Credits 5
Version 2

Write formal letters, using ESOL

  • Write formal letters, using ESOL

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Unit 17372

Level 3
Credits
Version

Write recounts, using ESOL

  • Write a historical recount and a personal recount using ESOL

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Unit 17382

Level 4
Credits 5
Version 3

Demonstrate knowledge of the use of contact centre technology in the management of a team

  • Extract and interpret statistics from contact centre technology systems
  • Describe the relationships between CSR availability and contact centre statistics
  • Describe the performance management of individual CSRs to achieve contact centre objectives
  • Demonstrate knowledge of technology problems within a typical contact centre environment, and how to deal with them

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Unit 17554

Level 6
Credits 7
Version 2

Produce written information for Cabinet Ministers

  • Confirm expectations and standards for the production of ministerials
  • Develop and produce ministerials
  • Prepare ministerial replies to parliamentary questions

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Unit 17555

Level 7
Credits 10
Version 2

Produce and communicate briefing information to the Cabinet Minister

  • Identify the participants and their interests in a situation
  • Produce a summary of the situation
  • Brief the Minister on the situation

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Unit 17556

Level 5
Credits 6
Version 2

Formulate and provide responses to Official Information requests

  • Confirm principles and procedures for responding to requests for official information
  • Assess the nature of the request and determine responsibility for responding to it
  • Access, compile, and produce information for release

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Unit 17558

Level 6
Credits 10
Version 3

Formally represent a public sector organisation

  • Establish the purpose of a forum and the nature of the representation expected from the public sector organisation
  • Plan and present the position of the public sector organisation
  • Liaise and negotiate to achieve outcomes
  • build and maintain relevant networks and relationships

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Unit 17591

Level 3
Credits 4
Version 3

Demonstrate knowledge of the prevention and management of OOS in the workplace

  • Define the term OOS, and describe its causes and symptoms.
  • Describe methods to prevent the development of OOS.
  • Describe methods to manage the risks to staff experiencing symptoms of OOS.

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Unit 17592

Level 3
Credits 4
Version 3

Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace

  • Describe the structure and function of the spine.
  • Identify the risk factors for occupational back injury.
  • Identify back care techniques.
  • Identify work place control measures to reduce the risk of back injury.

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Unit 17593

Level 2
Credits 4
Version 3

Apply safe work practices in the workplace

  • Identify the principles of workplace safety in a given workplace
  • Demonstrate safe work practices in a specific workplace

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Unit 17601

Level 4
Credits 6
Version 3

Produce an occupational health and safety incident investigation

  • Explain why workplace accidents need to be reported and investigated
  • Explain the concepts of multiple causation and root-cause analysis
  • Detail an incident investigation process using a hypothetical incident
  • Produce an incident investigation report based on a documented incident

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Unit 17602

Level 3
Credits 4
Version 3

Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace

  • Describe hazards that may harm workers, the work environment, and organisations.
  • Explain health and safety requirements for hazard control.
  • Describe hazard control methods.
  • Identify hazards and apply risk assessment procedures.

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