NZQA registered unit standard
25059 version 2
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Title
Deliver a public sector work related oral presentation to an audience
Level
6
Purpose
Credits
4
This unit standard is for people who are employed in or aspire to
leadership roles in the public sector.
People credited with this unit standard are, in a public sector
work context, able to: plan a presentation, prepare a
presentation, prepare delivery of a presentation, deliver a
presentation, and review a presentation.
Classification
Public Sector Services > Public Sector Management
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Performance of outcomes of this unit standard will require recognition of the need for
management processes to be responsive to the needs of Māori in respect of the
requirements of the State Sector Act 1988, and the Treaty of Waitangi partnership
principles.
2
Performance of outcomes of this unit standard must comply with current legislation,
policies and procedures, which may include but are not limited to: Crown Entities Act
2004; Local Government Act 2002; Official Information Act 1982; Public Finance Act
1989; State Sector Act 1988; The State Services Code of Conduct, Standards of
Integrity and Conduct (available from http:/www.ssc.govt.nz) and/or any other agency
specific code or codes of conduct and/or ethics.
It is important to note that there is in most cases specific legislation relevant to the
organisation in which the candidate is employed. This must be included.
3
Definition
Public sector refers to the State sector (central Government), including the Public
Service, crown entities, non-uniformed staffs of the services and forces, offices of
Parliament; and all local authorities (local Government), including local authority
trading enterprises (LATEs).
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Assessment information
This unit standard must be assessed against in a public sector work related
environment.
Duration of presentation is expected to be between 30 to 45 minutes with at least an
extra 10-15 minutes for audience questions and feedback.
An audience is considered to be more than five people.
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Plan a public sector work related presentation.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Plan identifies the objectives of the presentation which enable the specified
purpose of the presentation to be met.
1.2
Plan produced is suitable for the subject and audience, and meets the
requirements of the presentation objectives and purpose.
1.3
Plan identifies audience requirements and includes provision for the audience to
participate, ask questions and give feedback.
1.4
Plan establishes review criteria and identifies feedback methods.
Outcome 2
Prepare a public sector work related presentation.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Information is researched and the content is selected to meet the presentation
purpose and objectives and the identified needs of the audience.
2.2
The selected content is sequentially structured to facilitate the achievement of
the presentation purpose and objectives.
Range
includes but is not limited to – introduction, body, conclusion.
2.3
Presentation is structured to provide variety, reinforce key points and to assist in
the comprehension of the information by the audience within the allocated time.
2.4
The introduction outlines the purpose and objectives of the presentation and
provides an overview of the content to be covered.
2.5
The body of the presentation delivers the content and the key messages in
easily assimilated parts and in a logical and coherent sequence.
2.6
The conclusion summarises the key points of the presentation and reinforces
the purpose.
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Outcome 3
Prepare delivery of a public sector work related presentation.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Planned delivery methods match presentation objectives and content and meet
audience requirements.
3.2
Preparation of the physical learning environment takes account of audience
requirements and intended presentation delivery methods.
Range
3.3
Resources are selected and prepared to match the presentation content and to
meet audience requirements.
Range
3.4
may include but is not limited to – assembling support materials,
checking equipment, booking facilities, venue lay-out.
may include but is not limited to – audio, video, printed material,
overhead projection transparencies, slides, electronic projection
presentation, charts, whiteboard.
Any visual aids selected assist in the comprehension of the information by the
audience.
Outcome 4
Deliver a public sector work related presentation.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Presentation is delivered to the audience in accordance with the presentation
plan.
4.2
Communication techniques and language used are appropriate for the content
and the audience.
4.3
Use of voice and non-verbal communication establishes rapport, maintains
interest, and assists comprehension of the information by the audience.
Range
4.4
Placement of self in relation to audience avoids unnecessary barriers.
Range
4.5
use of voice may include but is not limited to – volume, projection,
pace, pitch, modulation, pause, tone, word choice;
non-verbal communication may include but is not limited to –
posture, gesture, eye contact, facial expression, movement.
clearly visible and audible to audience, eye contact with audience.
Delivery of the presentation demonstrates smooth transition between key points
and is delivered in the planned sequence within the specified time-frame.
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4.6
Any visual aids used complement the presentation, are clear, are integrated into
the presentation so that the flow is not interrupted, and aid comprehension of
the information by the audience.
4.7
Audience participation and interaction is encouraged in accordance with the
presentation plan.
4.8
Delivery of the presentation is modified if necessary to accommodate any
contingencies in the presentation situation, resource availability, audience
needs, and time constraints.
Outcome 5
Review a public sector work related presentation.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Audience feedback on the presentation is sought and analysed.
may include but is not limited to – organisation of presentation,
delivery methods, content of presentation, location, interaction,
opportunities for questions and discussion.
Range
5.2
Presentation is reviewed in terms of the presentation plan and any areas for
improvement are identified.
5.3
Audience feedback and self-review are used to make possible refinements for
future presentation delivery.
Planned review date
31 December 2013
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
22 August 2008
31 December 2013
Revision
2
20 October 2011
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0121
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
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NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
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SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
25059 version 2
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact The Skills Organisation at info@skills.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
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