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Student Assessment Tasks

BSBINM601 Manage Knowledge and Information

Table of Contents 2

Assessment Information 3

Assessment Instructions 5

Student Assessment Agreement 6

Assessment Task 1 Cover Sheet 7

Assessment Task 1: Written Questions 8

Assessment Task 1 Instructions 10

Assessment Task 1 Checklist 16

Assessment Task 2 Cover Sheet 17

Assessment Task 2: Information and Knowledge Management Project 18

Assessment Task 2 Instructions 20

Assessment Task 2 Checklist 25

Assessment Information

The assessment tasks for BSBINM601 Manage knowledge and information are included in this Student Assessment Tasks booklet and outlined in the assessment plan below.

To be assessed as competent for this unit, you must complete all of the assessment tasks satisfactorily.

As the Assessment Tasks for this unit of competency may be undertaken as open book assessment (where you may have researched student resources that have been provided to you for this unit of competency or where you may have conducted research utilising the internet. In either case, for performance or knowledge evidence you must cite your resource as part of your evidence.

Assessment Plan

Assessment Task	Overview
1. Written Questions	You must correctly answer all questions.
2. Knowledge And Information Management Project	You are required to research a case study company and write a report to assist the Management Team to make some business decisions. You will then meet with the Management Team and ensure that informed decisions are made. You will then have to carry out some tasks related to the decisions made and determine how best to communicate these to stakeholders.

Assessment Preparation

Please read through this assessment thoroughly before beginning any tasks. Ask your assessor for clarification if you have any questions at all.

When you have read and understood this unit’s assessment tasks, print out the Student Assessment Agreement. Fill it out, sign it, and hand it to your assessor, who will countersign it and then keep it on file.

Keep a copy of all of your work, as the work submitted to your assessor will not be returned to you.

Assessment appeals

If you do not agree with an assessment decision, you can make an assessment appeal as per VTI’s assessment appeals process.

You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if they feel they have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.

Naming the documents

It is important that you name the documents that you create for this Assessment Task in a logical manner.

Each should include:

Unit Identification Code
Assessment Task Number
Activity Number
Document Title (if appropriate)
Student Name and ID
Date it was created

For example, BSBINM601 AT2 Briefing Report Joan Smith 20/10/19

Additional Resources

You will be provided with the following resources before you begin Assessment Task 2

Briefing Report Template
Business Plan
Communication Plan Template
Finance Policy and Procedures
Financial Data
Forecasts Spreadsheet Template
Information Management Policy and Procedures Template
Profit and Loss Statements
Staff Survey Results
Student Feedback

Assessment Instructions

Each assessment task in this booklet consists of the following:

Assessment Task Cover Sheet

This must be filled out, signed and submitted together with your assessment responses.

The Assessment Task Cover Sheet will be returned to you with the outcome of the assessment, which will be satisfactory (S) or not satisfactory (NS). If you did not submit a task by the required date, Did Not Submit (DNS) will be recorded. If your work has been assessed as being not satisfactory, your assessor will include written feedback in the Assessment Task Cover Sheet giving reasons why. Your assessor will also discuss this verbally with you and provide advice on re-assessment opportunities as per

VTI’s re-assessment policy.

Depending on the task, this may include

resubmitting incorrect answers to questions (such as short answer questions and case studies)
resubmitting part or all of a project, depending on how the error impacts on the total outcome of the task
redoing a role play after being provided with appropriate feedback about your performance
being observed a second (or third time) undertaking any tasks/activities that were not satisfactorily completed the first time, after being provided with appropriate feedback.

Assessment Task Information

This gives you:

a summary of the assessment task
information on the resources to be used
submission requirements
re-submission opportunities if required

Assessment Task Instructions

These give questions to answer or tasks which are to be completed.

Your answers need to be written or typed up using software as indicated in the Assessment Task Instructions.

Checklist

This will be used by your assessor to mark your assessment. Read through this as part of your preparation before beginning the assessment task. It will give you a good idea of what your assessor will be looking for when marking your responses.

Student Assessment Agreement

Make sure you read through the assessments in this booklet before you fill out and sign the agreement below.

If there is anything that you are unsure of, consult your assessor prior to signing this agreement.

Have you read the assessment requirements for this unit?  Yes  No

Do you understand the requirements of the assessments for this unit?  Yes  No

Do you agree to the way in which you are being assessed?  Yes  No

Do you have any specific needs that should be considered?  Yes  No

If so, explain these in the space below.

Do you understand your rights to re-assessment?  Yes  No

Do you understand your right to appeal the decisions made in an assessment?  Yes  No

Student name
Student number
Student signature
Date
Assessor name
Assessor signature
Date

Assessment Task 1 Cover Sheet

Student Declaration

To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses

 I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student(s).

 I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me according to the process explained to me.

 I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.

Student name
Student ID number
Student signature
Date

Assessor declaration

 I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried out according to the required assessment procedures.

Assessor name
Assessor signature
Date
Assessment outcome	S	NS	DNS	Resubmission Y N

Feedback

Student result response

 My performance in this assessment task has been discussed and explained to me.

 I would like to appeal this assessment decision.

Student signature
Date

A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.

Assessment Task 1: Written Questions

Task summary

This is an open book test, to be completed in the classroom.

A time limit of 2 hours to answer the questions is provided.

You need to answer all of the written questions correctly.

Write the answers in the space provided. If you require additional space, please attach extra A4 sheets

Required

Access to textbooks and other learning materials
Computer with internet access

Timing

Your assessor will advise you of the due date of this assessment.

Submit

Answers to all questions

Assessment criteria

All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the task satisfactorily.

Re-submission opportunities

You will be provided feedback on their performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.

If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.

You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.

You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.

Written answer question guidance

The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”, which tell you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to provide the type of response expected.

Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.

Analyse – when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and identify important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Compare – when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Contrast – when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more things are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Discuss – when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important issues or features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Describe – when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.

Evaluate – when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should put forward arguments for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Examine – when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Explain – when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.

Identify – when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.

List – when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state information in a list format.

Outline – when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points, Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

Summarise – when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

Assessment Task 1 Instructions