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Unit of competency details

PSPHRM002 - Provide a consultancy service for human resource management (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPHR403A - Provide a consultancy service for human resource managementUnit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit. 06/Mar/2016
Is superseded by PSPHRM012 - Provide a consultancy service for human resource managementNon-equivalent. Unit Code changed. Application and content reviewed to align to the job role. Significant changes to Elements and PC. New Element 4, PE and KE amended for clarity, to remove duplication and increase emphasis on evidence-based decision making. AC reworded for clarification. 02/Apr/2022

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 07/Mar/2016


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080303 Human Resource Management  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080303 Human Resource Management  09/Aug/2016 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

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 PSPHR403A Provide a consultancy service for human resource management.

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

Application

This unit describes the skills required to provide human resource information and advice to assist managers and others to deal with human resource matters. It includes identifying consultancy requirements, providing support to line managers and individual staff, and advising on linkages between human resource policy and organisational objectives.

This unit applies to those working in public sector administration roles involving human resources.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Human resource management

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. Identify consultancy requirements 

1.1 Conduct consultation with key stakeholders to identify support needs of those who provide human resource services in the organisation.

1.2 Conduct an analysis of information needs, learning requirements and resources required for provision of human resource services.

1.3 Give advice to management and key stakeholders on requirements for the delivery of human resource services.

1.4 Establish, disseminate and explain the objectives, parameters, and performance standards for human resource services delivered through others.

2. Provide human resource support 

2.1 Provide information, advice, training and support on a range of human resource policies and procedures.

2.2 Tailor information and support strategies to meet the needs of diverse audiences.

2.3 Promote the available expertise and extent of human resource consultancy services to facilitate organisational awareness and access.

2.4 Monitor the provision of information, advice, training and support and deal with issues or refer them.

2.5 Apply limits of own authority and expertise and make referrals based on knowledge of resources across and outside the organisation.

3. Advise on organisation level linkages 

3.1 Consult organisational business plans and identify linkages to the organisation’s strategic human resource policy and procedures.

3.2 Obtain information and advice to ensure knowledge of broad organisational development issues is current.

3.3 Communicate relevant strategic human resource information to line managers and individuals to keep them up to date with changes in human resource policy and practice.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPHR403A Provide a consultancy service for human resource management.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

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

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

  • explaining complex ideas to different audiences
  • interpreting and explaining complex, formal documents and assisting others to apply them in the workplace
  • preparing written advice requiring reasoning and precision of expression
  • undertaking consultation, discussion and advice using exchange of complex oral and written information
  • undertaking conflict resolution and negotiation
  • providing counselling and mediation
  • presenting information
  • coaching others in human resource policy and procedures

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

  • the full range of human resource functions where line managers and other non-specialists have a human resource role
  • human resource policies and practices
  • relevant awards, legislation and agreements pertaining to employment framework and conditions
  • employment contracts and/or organisational certified agreements
  • jurisdictional legislation applying to human resources including work health and safety and environment and sustainability practices

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623