This unit standard is intended for all persons working in administration in commercial and non-commercial organisations and who are responsible for presenting information in report format.
This unit standard is designed for individuals working in administrative roles across both commercial and non-commercial organisations, who are tasked with presenting information in report format. It focuses on developing the skills needed to compile, structure, and present reports effectively. Learners will acquire the ability to organise information clearly, use appropriate formats and styles, and convey key insights and findings in a professional manner. Mastery of this standard will enhance their capability to produce high-quality reports that support decision-making, communicate important data, and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of their organisation.
Course Content
- The regular reports are identified for a selected organisation.
- The information needs of the organisation are linked to the purpose of each identified report.
- A template is drawn up for each report in the company specific format including the mandatory content heading.
- A table is created listing each report, its purpose, the regular recipients and frequency of distribution.
- A table is created listing each report and the information sources required for input to the report. The information sources are linked to specific headings within the report.
- A table is drawn up listing each information source, from whom it is obtainable, when it is available, its level of confidentiality, and to whom it should be returned.
- Company procedures for obtaining information sources are identified for each information source and linked to the table above.
- The identified reports are compiled using current information.
- The created templates are used to write the reports and any necessary modifications are made and noted, to ensure compliance with business requirements.
- The identified information sources are used to provide the information required by the organisation.
- The report is distributed in the required manner in time to meet the specified deadline.
- A table is compiled listing each of the relevant recipients of the reports, a space for comments and an overall rating of the report in terms of whether it meets their information requirements and purpose.
- The form is distributed to recipients and their comments evaluated to determine the usefulness of the report.
- Possible amendments to reports are made in line with suggestions from recipients
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months