Unit of competency
Modification History
Supersedes and is not equivalent to PSPGEN029 Value diversity.
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to value diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.
Those undertaking this unit work independently, possibly supervising others, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
General
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Reflect on perspectives. |
1.1. Identify and reflect on own social and cultural perspectives and biases. 1.2. Identify and reflect on organisational policies and initiatives that support inclusive work practices. 1.3. Use reflection to understand individual differences and principles of inclusion that apply to the workplace. |
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2. Promote the benefits of inclusive practice. |
2.1. Analyse the diversity of the workgroup to identify strengths and differences that benefit both staff and the organisation. 2.2. Explain workplace inclusion issues, benefits and risks to others, to encourage understanding using language and supporting material suitable to their needs and the situations they are likely to experience. 2.3. Identify training needs and promote available programs to support inclusive work practices and related issues of diversity and equity. 2.4. Use opportunities for leadership in, and advocacy of, inclusive practice. |
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3. Contribute to organisation objectives relating to inclusive practice. |
3.1. Maintain knowledge of inclusion principles and practices that apply to the workplace. 3.2. Assist others to ensure work practices contribute to organisational objectives. 3.3. Develop a range of communication styles suitable for the workplace and its clients. 3.4. Provide managers with feedback on policies, strategies, processes and services related to inclusive work practice. 3.5. Recognise and refer issues outside own level of responsibility in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. |
Foundation Skills
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Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. |
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SKILLS |
DESCRIPTION |
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Reading skills to: |
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Oral communication skills to: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to PSPGEN029 Value diversity.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
