Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop and monitor plans relating to job search and other activities undertaken by a client to achieve an employment outcome |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to work in an employment services context |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assess client's employment related needs |
1.1 Assess client knowledge, skills, attitudes and circumstances against labour market requirements to identify employment related strengths and barriers to effective entry into employment 1.2 Conduct and record assessment according to organisation procedures |
2. Develop employment plan |
2.1 Discuss and agree realistic employment goals 2.2 Identify appropriate training, job search activities and resources to move client towards employment goals 2.3 Identify strategies to address non-vocational barriers which may affect employment opportunities 2.4 Include in the employment plan achievable, measurable steps with clear timelines and responsibilities 2.5 Use appropriate communication skills to involve client and gain their agreement and commitment 2.6 Ensure relevant legislation and contractual requirements are met |
3. Monitor implementation of employment plan |
3.1 At regular intervals, review and record client progress toward achievement of objectives 3.2 Where progress is not achieved, review and amend plan and strategies in consultation with the client 3.3 Provide feedback and support to client to support them toward achievement of goals 3.4 Where applicable, report non-compliance with obligations to relevant authorities in accordance with contractual, legislative and organisation requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment may include : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Employment plan may include , but is not limited to : |
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Job search activities may include , but are not limited to : |
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Relevant legislation may include , but is not limited to : |
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Monitor may include , but is not limited to : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable