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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

using effective consultation with stakeholders

undertaking internal marketing and public relations

using a variety of words and language structures to explain complex ideas to different audiences

interpreting and explaining complex formal documents and assisting others to apply them in the workplace

preparing written strategies requiring reasoning and precision of expression

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying occupational health and safety and environmental requirements in the context of human resource development

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

national andor international models of good practice in human resource development

organisational policies and procedures

the organisations strategic goals and their implications for future human resource requirements

human resource strategy and planning

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

human resource policies and practices

jurisdictional legislation applying to human resources including occupational health and safety and environment and sustainability practices

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

PSPETHCB Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPGOVB Apply government systems

PSPGOV601B Apply government systems

PSPGOVB Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPGOVA Persuade and influence opinion

PSPGOV605A Persuade and influence opinion

PSPHRA Manage recruitment

PSPHR612A Manage recruitment

PSPHRA Manage performance management system

PSPHR616A Manage performance management system

PSPLEGNB Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPMNGTB Manage diversity

PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity

PSPMNGTA Manage evaluations

PSPMNGT611A Manage evaluations

PSPMNGTA Influence workforce effectiveness

PSPMNGT615A Influence workforce effectiveness

PSPPOLA Manage policy implementation

PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation

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 the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

management of human resource development strategies 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 human resource development and career management

workplace scenarios and case studies to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when managing human resource development strategies

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 managing human resource development strategies including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

management of human resource development strategies 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

case studies

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

Stakeholders may include:

Methodologies for human resource developmentmay include:

Development programsmay include:

Legislation and organisational policies may include:

Internal and external factors impacting upon development strategies and programsmay include: