Use parallel construction where possible—that is, use the same grammatical construction for two or more joined or listed items. Rather than processes for risk assessment and controlling risks [two items with different grammatical forms], use processes for risk assessment and control or processes for assessing and controlling risks Parallel structure should be followed in dot points. Strategies include: Industry focus [= noun phrase] Incorporate small business development [= sentence] incorporation of … Collaborative [= adjective] collaboration Precision relating to / in relation to / relevant to / in the context of / associated with: These words convey that there is some kind of linkage between two things, but don’t say much more. Sometimes these words are the best option, but often the link can be more specific. Must have all PPE relevant to [required for] the task. Redundancy, repetition and wordiness Don’t use a list of synonyms when there is no need to. For example, don’t write ‘perform tasks/processes/activities’ unless you—and the reader—have a reason for differentiating between these. Muphry’s Law This guide contains mistakes and inconsistencies and breaks its own rules. Word choice The has notes on terminology commonly used in units of competency and recommendations for standard phrases to use. Writer’s Issues Register guidelines Issue Action
Elements An element is described generically with a tenuous link to the unit focus Record & describe issue Decide whether the element can be aligned to the unit: make simple changes to clarify the element focus if this aligns it with the unit content & the associated performance criteria If the ‘fix’ is complex, make recommendation/s for rectification but do not make change Record & explain rectification An element is included inappropriately Record & describe issue Recommend action Do not make change An element does not provide the focus addressed by the related performance criteria Record & describe issue Decide whether the element can be to cover the PCs & make simple changes to clarify the element focus OR leave unchanged & flag for consultation Record & explain rectification The title, application, structure and/or content of the unit indicate that an element may be missing Record & describe issue Recommend action Do not make change The elements appear to be in the wrong order Record & describe issue Recommend action Do not make change Any other issues with elements Record & describe issue Decide whether to recommend action or make change and record rectification
Performance Evidence (PE) The source unit does not specify product &/or process evidence Record & describe issue (could be generically) Suggest wording based on unit title Record rectification (could be generically) The source unit does not include ‘frequency or volume’ of evidence Record & describe issue Recommend action (number of or products) Do not make change Any other issues with PE Record issue code & item Decide whether to recommend action or make change and record rectification Knowledge Evidence (KE) One or more PCs are not underpinned by appropriate KE Record & describe issue Create suggested KE item/s based on PC/s Record all new KE items Items in ‘Required Knowledge’ in source units appear not to link to PCs Record & describe issue Delete items Record deleted items Any other issues with KE Record & describe issue Decide whether to recommend action or make change and record rectification Assessment Conditions Assessment Conditions in source unit appear inappropriate/ unworkable Record & describe issue Do not include items in Assessment Conditions Record items not included (could be generically)