This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

analysing strengths weaknesses opportunities threats SWOT

researching and questioning

reflecting on own competencies and performance

conducting skills audits and skills gap analyses

developing strategies for the management of ones own career

managing personal change and planning

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

strategic approach to career planning

selfassessment to identify values preferences etc

performance management

career development options

workforce trends

succession planning

changing demographics and workforce skill needs

organisational planning for human resources at a strategic level

principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity

legislation policies and procedures relating to career development including occupational health and safety and environment

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPGOVB Develop and implement work unit plans

PSPGOV404B Develop and implement work unit plans

PSPGOVB Provide input to change processes

PSPGOV405B Provide input to change processes

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOVA Identify and treat risks

PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks

PSPGOVA Develop internal and external networks

PSPGOV418A Develop internal and external networks

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of Employability Skills as they relate to this unit

ongoing personal planning that integrates new information and justifies or changes planned progress towards career goals

career planning in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policies procedures and guidelines relating to career planning

workplace scenarios and case studies

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when undertaking career planning including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

ongoing personal planning that integrates new information and justifies or changes planned progress towards career goals

career planning in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

demonstration

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Characteristics may include:

Sources of career informationmay include:

Career plan may include:

Career development activities may include:

Legislation, policy and procedures may include: