Required skills

communication and teamwork skills to

provide advocacy and support for the target group

establish and maintain professional relationships

consult with key stakeholders

literacy skills to read and interpret structurally intricate career development texts and to develop reports which deal with complex ideas and concepts

planning and organising skills to

research career development theories

plan career development services support systems resources and service delivery

keep accurate records and reports

plan and complete own professional development

problemsolving initiative and enterprise skills to

apply appropriate career development theories to meet client needs

analyse the career development needs of a particular client group and to develop strategies for career development

assess career development needs using professional and robust tools

self management and learning skills to

maintain professional standards

comply with legislation codes of practice and organisational policies and procedures

act as a role model in the workplace

refer individuals to other careers development experts

technology skills to use communication technologies electronic and IT support systems

Required knowledge

career development policy and procedures in the given context of application

common patterns of thinking feeling and behaviour and the impact on individual career choices

human psychology and needs in relation to career choices

organisational policies on career development

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

rigour in analysing planning implementing and evaluating career development services

collecting evaluating and using appropriate information when forming career development strategies and related support systems and resources

appreciation of the diverse perspectives individuals can bring to any learning situation or the workplace as a result of their nationality gender ethnicity experience age sexuality or disability

knowledge of organisational policies on career development

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an actual workplace or simulated environment

competence is consistently demonstrated over time and over a range and variety of situations providing career development services to a professional standard

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

completion of applied projects or learning activities such as plans for career development services quality systems to support career development services and implementation plans

direct observation of contextual application of skills when developing quality career development services

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of common patterns of thinking feeling and behaviour and the affect on individual career choices

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBLEDA Conduct a career development session

BSBLED708A Conduct a career development session

BSBLEDA Identify and communicate trends in career development

BSBLED709A Identify and communicate trends in career development

BSBRELA Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships

BSBREL701A Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships.

Career development may include:

Target group may include:

Career development standards may apply to:

Career development standards:

Support systems and resources may include:

Quality career development service may include a mix of physical and electronic means to achieve:

Effective action planning skills may include:

Career development counselling may be:

Plans may include:

Key stakeholders may include: