Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to complete a search of the public record. This involves planning and conducting the search and obtaining, storing and reporting the information according to instructions. Searches may be carried out using digital databases.
The unit applies to individuals who must access public records in a work environment, with assistance.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
• carry out a search of the public record at least three times.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
• organisational policies and procedures relating to carrying out searches of public records
• codes of conduct including those relating to:
• privacy and confidentiality
• use of company property
• duty of care
• ethical behaviour
• conflict of interest
• compliance requirements related to research and access to public records
• legal terminology in relation to the relevant area of law and the appropriate legal process
• location and appropriate search procedures of relevant search sources, including online information locations
• standard problems and resolutions in the sourcing and delivery of information
• roles and responsibilities of internal and relevant external individuals and authorities.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
• office equipment and resources required to complete search processes described in the performance evidence
• legislation and regulations relevant to public record searches.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Foundation Skills

• {'skill': 'Learning', 'description': 'Plans and organises a routine job, identifying possible risks and accessing relevant resources'}
• {'skill': 'Reading', 'description': 'Identifies and interprets textual information to determine job requirements; Checks information for accuracy'}
• {'skill': 'Writing', 'description': 'Completes a range of forms accurately and legibly using correct technical vocabulary'}
• {'skill': 'Oral Communication', 'description': 'Listens to clear, sequenced instructions of several steps, and asks clarifying questions as required'}
• {'skill': 'Numeracy', 'description': 'Calculates and records details of search fees and time estimates'}
• {'skill': 'Technology', 'description': 'Uses organisational file sharing and storage systems'}

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