Release

Comments

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This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV510A Undertake and promote career management.

• Unit code updated
• Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards
• All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

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. Identify current career strengths 

1.1 Conduct a self-directed search of current knowledge, skills, abilities, interests and values.

1.2 Include life and work experiences, current and latent abilities and rank in order of personal importance.

1.3 Determine personal preferences in broad terms, including areas of work that are acceptable in the long term.

1.4 Prepare a personal profile that identifies strengths, preferences and opportunities for learning and growth.

2. Identify and map career opportunities 

2.1 Scan careers and occupations to identify a list of possibilities and their requirements for skills, qualifications and experience.

2.2 Undertake economic and industry scans to identify the outlook for possible careers and to identify emerging careers throughout work life.

2.3 Investigate opportunities for entering possible careers to ensure the feasibility of pursuing those options.

2.4 Match personal profile to possible career opportunities and decide on the best option/s to pursue.

3. Develop and implement career plan 

3.1 Establish career goals that cater for transition from existing work to preferred future career.

3.2 Develop a career plan that identifies immediate priorities for learning and development as well as medium to long-term strategies to obtain additional skills and experience.

3.3 Undertake gap analysis to identify dated skills and skills that are common to both preferred future career and the organisation’s requirements.

3.4 Initiate career development activities in accordance with the career plan.

4. Monitor progress 

4.1 Monitor acquisition of skills and experience and seek feedback on performance achievements.

4.2 Consider feedback and integrate as necessary into the career plan.

4.3 Monitor organisational requirements and future career requirements and adjust career plan to take account of new information.

4.4 Monitor progress towards future career and adjust goals as required.

5. Contribute to others’ career management 

5.1 Assist others to take responsibility for their own careers, research information and plan for future job placements, learning and development.

5.2 Provide feedback on performance and suggest development opportunities to address performance gaps or build on performance strengths linked to career plans.

5.3 Agree upon medium to long term plans and implement to address barriers to career development and meet individual and group learning and development needs.

5.4 Encourage staff to monitor their progress against career goals and adjust long term plans to integrate changed circumstances or new skill requirements.

5.5 Encourage and support staff in applying new skills and knowledge in the workplace.

Release

Comments

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

• Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit