Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comment |
Release 1 |
Unit updated to reflect the new standards for Training Packages Replaces AUMAFA1001 Manage personal career goals |
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare and apply for a job in a range of contexts.
It involves the application of skills and knowledge at secondary school level or above.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Manufacturing – Common
Unit Sector
Foundation Skills
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section |
1. Gather and evaluate information on employment opportunities |
1.1 Employment sources are identified and searched, and employment opportunities identified 1.2 Opportunities are reviewed and additional information obtained 1.3 Opportunities are clarified and graded according to own preferences, and a preferred opportunity is chosen |
2. Prepare and apply for a job |
2.1 Selection criteria in job opportunity are reviewed 2.2 Own skills profile is analysed against selection criteria 2.3 Application for preferred job opportunity is prepared against criteria and checked for errors |
3. Prepare a résumé |
3.1 Résumé content is identified and prepared 3.2 Résumé is completed using an appropriate structure and format, and checked for errors |
4. Prepare for and undertake a job interview |
4.1 Preparation for job interview is undertaken 4.2 Potential interviews are rehearsed 4.3 Interview is undertaken |
5. Review and evaluate interview performance |
5.1 Feedback on performance in the interview is sought 5.2 Strengths and areas for improvement in the application and interview process are identified 5.3 Strategies for improving application and interview skills are identified |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Skills |
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Learning skills to: |
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Reading skills to: |
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Writing skills to: |
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Oral communication skills to: |
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Numeracy skills to: |
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Digital literacy skills to: |
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Planning and organising skills to: |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Preparation for job interview must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bd587669-08b3-4cd5-85f0-f9fa0c6304c1