Elements and Performance Criteria
- Conduct self-assessment
- Identify possible career opportunities
- Careers are researched to identify those with potential for longevity, and their requirements are identified
- Information sources are identified and explored for indicators, trends and information on potential career opportunities
- Existing and emerging careers are assessed and their skill, knowledge and/or qualification requirements are identified
- Existing career pathways and experience required are identified
- Nature of the workforce, future trends and opportunities are analysed, and associated skill needs are identified
- Develop and implement career plan
- Preferred future career and associated skill requirements are identified and compared with current strengths
- Gap analysis is undertaken to identify skills common to both preferred future career and organisational requirements
- Career goals are established and career plan is developed that identifies immediate priorities as well as a longer-term strategy for gaining experience and developing skills
- Career development activities are initiated in accordance with career plan and organisational legislation, policy and procedures
- Monitor progress
- Acquisition of skills and experience is monitored and feedback is obtained on achievement of performance requirements
- Feedback is considered and integrated as necessary into career plan
- Organisational requirements are monitored and career plan is adjusted to take account of new information, environment/culture
- Preferred career requirements and progress towards career goals are monitored and adjusted as required