Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Version 5.0.

Supersedes and is equivalent to TAEDEL404 Mentor in the workplace.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare for mentoring relationship

1.1 Identify scope and boundaries of the mentoring relationship according to organisational procedures

1.2 Develop and document mentoring plan according to organisational requirements

1.3 Establish ground rules and negotiate realistic expectations with the mentee

1.4 Establish and maintain confidentiality of the mentoring relationship according to legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures

2. Facilitate mentoring relationship

2.1 Undertake activities intended to develop mentee’s confidence and trust in the mentoring relationship

2.2 Share personal experiences and knowledge with mentee according to agreed objectives

2.3 Support mentee to develop and use skills in problem solving and decision making

2.4 Use personal and professional networks to assist the mentee

2.5 Provide information, and guidance to enhance engagement in the workplace

2.6 Use techniques for resolving differences without damaging the mentoring relationship, and obtain assistance according to organisational procedures

3. Monitor mentoring relationship

3.1 Provide planning assistance and guidance as requested by the mentee in a form and style to suit their requirements

3.2 Provide feedback to the mentee on progress towards achieving the expectations and goals of the mentoring process

3.3 Recognise and discuss changes in the mentoring relationship with stakeholders

3.4 Negotiate and manage closure of the mentoring arrangement

4. Review mentoring

4.1 Establish and discuss benefits gained from the mentoring process

4.2 Reflect on and articulate the personal benefits gained from providing mentoring

4.3 Identify and report the outcomes of the mentoring arrangement and the benefits to the organisation according to organisational procedures to improve the mentoring system or program

Skill 

Description 

Digital literacy

• Uses main features and functions of digital tools and electronic applications required in own role to access and exchange information

Reading

• Sources and interprets texts relevant to mentoring context, including organisational policies and learner information

Writing

• Develops content and documents information relevant to mentoring plan

Oral communication

• Uses appropriate communication techniques to:

• build rapport, trust and engagement
• provide guidance and feedback

Problem solving

• Identifies and responds to problems, considering options for different approaches

Self-management

• Follows legislative requirements, organisational protocols, policies and procedures in workplace mentoring

Teamwork

• Collaborates with mentee to builds rapport and achieve joint outcomes and effective interaction
• Provides mentoring and role modelling to achieve agreed outcomes
• Cooperates and consults with mentee to clarify understanding and seek feedback

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Version 5.0.

Supersedes and is equivalent to TAEDEL404 Mentor in the workplace.