Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Competencies covered

Competency: BSBCMM401 Make a presentation
Element: 1 Prepare a presentation	1.1 Plan and document presentation approach and intended outcomes
	1.2 Choose presentation strategies, format and delivery methods that match the characteristics of the target audience, location, resources and personnel needed
	1.3 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
	1.4 Brief others involved in the presentation on their roles/responsibilities within the presentation
	1.5 Select techniques to evaluate presentation effectiveness
Element: 2 Deliver a presentation	2.1 Explain and discuss desired outcomes of the presentation with the target audience
	2.2 Use presentation aids, materials and examples to support target audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas
	2.3 Monitor non-verbal and verbal communication of participants to promote attainment of presentation outcomes
	2.4 Use persuasive communication techniques to secure audience interest
	2.5 Provide opportunities for participants to seek clarification on central ideas and concepts, and adjust the presentation to meet participant needs and preferences
	2.6 Summarise key concepts and ideas at strategic points to facilitate participant understanding
Element: 3 Review the presentation	3.1 Implement techniques to review the effectiveness of the presentation
	3.2 Seek and discuss reactions to the presentation from participants or from key personnel involved in the presentation
	3.3 Utilise feedback from the audience or from key personnel involved in the presentation to make changes to central ideas presented

Unit Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience.

This unit applies to individuals who may be expected to make presentations for a range of purposes, such as marketing, training and promotions. They contribute well developed communication skills in presenting a range of concepts and ideas.

Topics

Identifying information collection methods that will support review and feedback of presentations.
Identifying regulatory and organisational obligations and requirements relevant to presentations.
The principles of effective communication.
Understanding the range of presentation aids and materials available to support presentations.
Effective presentation strategies and communication principles.

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Unit offerings

Face to face: (Demand based)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.