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Unit of competency details

PSPGEN036 - Provide workplace coaching (Release 1)

Summary

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Superseded
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MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by PSPGEN124 - Provide workplace coachingNon-equivalent. Unit Code changed. Application and terminology updated, FS added, additions to PE and KE and AC clarified. 02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV415A - Provide workplace coachingUnit 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 Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit. 06/Mar/2016

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1 1 (this release) 07/Mar/2016

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

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080303 Human Resource Management  09/Aug/2016 
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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 PSPGOV415A Provide workplace coaching.

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

Application

This unit describes the skills required to provide on the job coaching to colleagues. This unit has no parity with National Workplace Trainer standards, but reflects the situation in many workplaces where formal and informal on the job coaching is extremely common. It includes preparation for coaching, and provision of and follow-up of coaching.

This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector.

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.

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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. Prepare for coaching 

1.1 Confirm the need for coaching.

1.2 Identify specific coaching needs through discussion with the colleague to be coached.

1.3 Undertake self-assessment of own competencies and coaching style and confirm compatibility with colleague’s needs and learning style.

1.4 Obtain approval for coaching arrangement.

1.5 Negotiate coaching agreement with the colleague.

2. Provide coaching 

2.1 Explain and agree upon the principles and application of coaching.

2.2 Explain and demonstrate specific competencies to be coached.

2.3 Communicate any required underpinning knowledge and skills in a manner suited to the person’s specific needs.

2.4 Check the understanding of the person being coached.

2.5 Provide the opportunity to practise and ask questions.

2.6 Provide feedback and review goals with the person being coached and adjust as necessary.

3. Follow up coaching 

3.1 Monitor progress with new competencies in the workplace and provide supportive assistance as required.

3.2 Report progress.

3.3 Identify and rectify performance problems or difficulties with the coaching or refer for follow up.

3.4 Maintain confidentiality regarding coaching arrangements.

3.5 Manage the perceptions of those outside the coaching arrangement.

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 PSPGOV415A Provide workplace coaching.

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

 

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.

  • providing supportive on-the-job coaching with constructive and supportive feedback
  • planning coaching content, reviewing and adjusting goals
  • seeking out and reviewing information related to work activities in which coaching is to occur
  • giving instructions to others being coached
  • seeking and providing feedback on coaching session
  • self-assessing coaching sessions and modifying techniques as a result
  • questioning about aspects of skills learnt
  • dealing with situations where there is a communication breakdown due to language, cultural or other barriers

Knowledge Evidence

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

  • public sector legislation including WHS and environment, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to provision of workplace coaching
  • current competency in the area being coached
  • basic principles and theory of coaching (explanation, demonstration, review, trainee explanation, trainee demonstration, feedback)

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

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

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