SFICPL204 — Communicate effectively in cross-cultural environments

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What an assessment for SFICPL204 must cover

39 assessable components: 2 elements (11 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 20 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Use verbal and non-verbal communication in a culturally sensitive manner

1.1Recognise and respect cultural differences of the individual and/or community
1.2Establish a rapport with the individual to enable further conversation
1.3Accommodate conventions of conversation and language patterns
1.4Ensure language and concepts used are culturally appropriate to the individual and/or community
1.5Ensure gestures and non-verbal communication used are culturally appropriate
1.6Ensure dress and behaviours are culturally appropriate for interaction with the individual and/or community

2 Interact with people in a culturally appropriate way

2.1Use strategies for developing effective cross-cultural relationships
2.2Identify and address barriers to effective cross-cultural communication to maintain effective relationships
2.3Use strategies for resolving differences or misunderstandings
2.4Identify and use interpreter resources to facilitate effective communication within the workplace
2.5Ensure compliance requirements are based on culturally appropriate practices

Performance evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has communicated effectively with people of cultural backgrounds different to their own on three different occasions, including:
applying culturally appropriate work practices to interact with individuals
using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication and resources to sensitively and respectfully communicate in a cross-cultural context.

Knowledge evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
differences between cultures
fundamental conventions and patterns of cultural difference, including:
approaches to completing tasks
attitudes to conflict
attitudes to disclosure
communication styles
decision-making styles
words and actions of people from differing backgrounds, including:
non-verbal communication conventions
verbal communication conventions
interpreter resources for communicating with people of differing backgrounds
legislation, regulations, codes and policies relevant to access and equity, including:
Commonwealth, state or territory legislation
community standards and regulations
industry codes of practice
organisational policies, procedures and practices
past and present power relations and their impact on the workplace
racism and discrimination and laws pertaining to these issues
strategies for resolving differences or misunderstandings.

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Asks questions and listens carefully to gather, interpret or evaluate information, to clarify understanding or seek further information
Navigate the world of work: Applies knowledge of legislation and policies relevant to access and equity, racism and discrimination
Interact with others: Uses suitable modes of communication, verbal and non-verbal conventions
Get the work done: Makes decisions relating to appropriate communication and relationship-building strategies Solves familiar and generally predictable cross-cultural problems and conflicts within workplace guidelines and using experience of past solutions

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Questions about assessing SFICPL204

What does an assessment tool for SFICPL204 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SFICPL204 needs to address all 39 unit components: 2 elements with 11 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 20 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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