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BSBLED808
Conduct a career development session

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct career development sessions that promote well-considered career choices. It also covers applying appropriate career development theory; assisting individuals to make informed career choices; communicating professionally to promote career development outcomes; and using resources and technology to support career development sessions.

It applies to individuals seeking to conduct career development sessions in accordance with professional standards.

Careers are unique to each person and vary with specific target audiences. Career development sessions may be provided in a variety of ways given different organisational contexts, individuals involved and delivery settings. The professional expertise of the provider and their use of effective interpersonal and communication skills are central to the success of a career development session.

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

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Evidence Required

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Apply appropriate career development theory

1.1 Research major career development theories and models

1.2 Analyse differences between advice, information provision and professional standards in relation to career development

1.3 Apply theory in an appropriate manner, both to individuals involved and in context for a career development session

1.4 Evaluate models appropriate for individual and group career development sessions

1.5 Analyse diversity of individuals and target group, when planning a career development session

2. Conduct career development sessions

2.1 Conduct career development counselling in a clear and unambiguous manner

2.2 Complete problem and goal clarification to satisfaction of all involved

2.3 Utilise key skills to successfully complete career development sessions

2.4 Identify common patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour limiting making or acting on well-considered choices, and devise counter strategies

2.5 Effectively apply rapport building and attending skills

2.6 Ensure participants set personal goals and make informed choices in career development session

2.7 Consistently apply effective responding skills when giving feedback on progress during career counselling session

3. Assist individuals make informed career choices

3.1 Assist individuals to identify career development needs

3.2 Determine individual needs and aspirations holistically, in context of individuals’ lives

3.3 Identify individual career development needs that fall outside scope of practice of career development service provider

3.4 Refer individuals to or inform them of, appropriate sources of further information or career development support services where required

4. Communicate professionally to promote career development outcomes

4.1 Communicate accurate assessment of individual needs

4.2 Create cooperative and productive environment for conduct of career development session

4.3 Create a climate of trust, comfort and safety for conduct of career development sessions

4.4 Complete career development work in an ethical, cooperative and respectful manner within team and wider organisational context

5. Use resources and technology to support career development sessions

5.1 Acquire, record and prepare relevant information prior to a career development session

5.2 Prepare accurate records and reports in accordance with professional conduct and career development standards

5.3 Assist individuals to use relevant support resources and technology

5.4 Monitor support resources and technology to ensure they support quality outcomes for career development services

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Apply appropriate career development theory

1.1 Research major career development theories and models

1.2 Analyse differences between advice, information provision and professional standards in relation to career development

1.3 Apply theory in an appropriate manner, both to individuals involved and in context for a career development session

1.4 Evaluate models appropriate for individual and group career development sessions

1.5 Analyse diversity of individuals and target group, when planning a career development session

2. Conduct career development sessions

2.1 Conduct career development counselling in a clear and unambiguous manner

2.2 Complete problem and goal clarification to satisfaction of all involved

2.3 Utilise key skills to successfully complete career development sessions

2.4 Identify common patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour limiting making or acting on well-considered choices, and devise counter strategies

2.5 Effectively apply rapport building and attending skills

2.6 Ensure participants set personal goals and make informed choices in career development session

2.7 Consistently apply effective responding skills when giving feedback on progress during career counselling session

3. Assist individuals make informed career choices

3.1 Assist individuals to identify career development needs

3.2 Determine individual needs and aspirations holistically, in context of individuals’ lives

3.3 Identify individual career development needs that fall outside scope of practice of career development service provider

3.4 Refer individuals to or inform them of, appropriate sources of further information or career development support services where required

4. Communicate professionally to promote career development outcomes

4.1 Communicate accurate assessment of individual needs

4.2 Create cooperative and productive environment for conduct of career development session

4.3 Create a climate of trust, comfort and safety for conduct of career development sessions

4.4 Complete career development work in an ethical, cooperative and respectful manner within team and wider organisational context

5. Use resources and technology to support career development sessions

5.1 Acquire, record and prepare relevant information prior to a career development session

5.2 Prepare accurate records and reports in accordance with professional conduct and career development standards

5.3 Assist individuals to use relevant support resources and technology

5.4 Monitor support resources and technology to ensure they support quality outcomes for career development services

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Research major career development theories and models 
Analyse differences between advice, information provision and professional standards in relation to career development 
Apply theory in an appropriate manner, both to individuals involved and in context for a career development session 
Evaluate models appropriate for individual and group career development sessions 
Analyse diversity of individuals and target group, when planning a career development session 
Conduct career development counselling in a clear and unambiguous manner 
Complete problem and goal clarification to satisfaction of all involved 
Utilise key skills to successfully complete career development sessions 
Identify common patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour limiting making or acting on well-considered choices, and devise counter strategies 
Effectively apply rapport building and attending skills 
Ensure participants set personal goals and make informed choices in career development session 
Consistently apply effective responding skills when giving feedback on progress during career counselling session 
Assist individuals to identify career development needs 
Determine individual needs and aspirations holistically, in context of individuals’ lives 
Identify individual career development needs that fall outside scope of practice of career development service provider 
Refer individuals to or inform them of, appropriate sources of further information or career development support services where required 
Communicate accurate assessment of individual needs 
Create cooperative and productive environment for conduct of career development session 
Create a climate of trust, comfort and safety for conduct of career development sessions 
Complete career development work in an ethical, cooperative and respectful manner within team and wider organisational context 
Acquire, record and prepare relevant information prior to a career development session 
Prepare accurate records and reports in accordance with professional conduct and career development standards 
Assist individuals to use relevant support resources and technology 
Monitor support resources and technology to ensure they support quality outcomes for career development services 

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