| UNIT TITLE |
Make a presentation |
| UNIT CODE |
BSBCMM401A |
| NOMINAL HOURS |
30 |
| FULL YEAR UNIT |
Yes |
| MODE OF DELIVERY |
On-campus
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DESCRIPTION
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This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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Performance Criteria |
| 1. Prepare a presentation |
1Plan and document presentation approach
and intended outcomes Choose
presentation
strategies, format and delivery methods that match the
characteristics
of the target audience, location, resources and personnel
needed
Select
presentation aids,
materials and
techniques that
suit the format and purpose of the presentation, and will enhance
audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas
Brief others involved in the presentation
on their roles/responsibilities within the presentation Select
techniques to evaluate
presentation effectiveness
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| 2. Deliver a presentation |
1Explain and discuss desired outcomes of
the presentation with the target audience Use presentation aids, materials and
examples to support target audience understanding of key concepts
and central ideas Monitor non-verbal and verbal
communication of participants to promote attainment of presentation
outcomes Use persuasive communication techniques
to secure audience interest Provide opportunities for participants to
seek clarification on central ideas and concepts, and adjust the
presentation to meet participant needs and preferences Summarise key concepts and ideas at
strategic points to facilitate participant understanding
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| 3. Review the presentation |
1Implement
techniques to review
the effectiveness of the presentation
Seek and discuss reactions to the
presentation from participants or from key personnel involved in
the presentation Utilise feedback from the audience or
from key personnel involved in the presentation to make changes to
central ideas presented
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| 1. Presentation strategies may involve: Presentation
strategies may involve:
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| 2. Presentation format and delivery methods may
include: Presentation format and
delivery methods may include:
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?advertising copy audio direct marketing copy individual presentation public relations copy scripts storyboards team presentation verbal presentation video visuals
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| 3. Characteristics may include: Characteristics
may include:
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?age cultural and language background educational background or general
knowledge gender language, literacy and numeracy
needs physical ability previous experience with the topic
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| 4. Presentation aids and materials may include: Presentation aids and
materials may include:
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?computer simulations and
presentations diagrams, charts and posters models overhead projector paper-based materials video and audio recordings whiteboard
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| 5. Presentation techniques may include: Presentation
techniques may include:
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| 6. Techniques to evaluate presentation effectiveness may
include: Techniques to evaluate
presentation effectiveness may include:
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| Overview of assessment |
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| Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential: Evidence of the following is
essential: preparation, delivery and evaluation
of the effectiveness of at least two presentations related to the
candidate's occupation or area of interest knowledge of the principles of
effective communication.
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| Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure: Assessment must ensure: access to an actual workplace or
simulated environment access to office equipment,
documentation and resources.
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| Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess
practical skills and knowledge A range of assessment methods should be
used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following
examples are appropriate for this unit: demonstration of preparation, delivery
and evaluation of a presentation direct questioning combined with
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports
of on-the-job performance by the candidate observation of presentations review of selected presentation aids,
materials and techniques review of briefing provided for others
involved in the presentation evaluation of techniques implemented
to review the effectiveness of the presentation.
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| Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the
industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for
example: Holistic assessment with other units
relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is
recommended, for example: |
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ASSESSMENT
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| Grading Schema 5 |
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| Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners. |
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Refer to the NTIS website at http://www.ntis.gov.au.
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| Key Competencies Not Allocated |
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| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |
| For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: |
| http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students’ work.
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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