Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AUMAFA001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply for jobs and undertake job interviews

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AUMAFA001 - Apply for jobs and undertake job interviews
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare and apply for a job in a range of contexts.It involves the application of skills and knowledge at secondary school level or above.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Manufacturing – Common
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Gather and evaluate information on employment opportunities
  • Employment sources are identified and searched, and employment opportunities identified
  • Opportunities are reviewed and additional information obtained
  • Opportunities are clarified and graded according to own preferences, and a preferred opportunity is chosen
       
Element: Prepare and apply for a job
  • Selection criteria in job opportunity are reviewed
  • Own skills profile is analysed against selection criteria
  • Application for preferred job opportunity is prepared against criteria and checked for errors
       
Element: Prepare a résumé
  • Résumé content is identified and prepared
  • Résumé is completed using an appropriate structure and format, and checked for errors
       
Element: Prepare for and undertake a job interview
  • Preparation for job interview is undertaken
  • Potential interviews are rehearsed
  • Interview is undertaken
       
Element: Review and evaluate interview performance
  • Feedback on performance in the interview is sought
  • Strengths and areas for improvement in the application and interview process are identified
  • Strategies for improving application and interview skills are identified
       
Element: Prepare a résumé
  • Résumé content is identified and prepared
  • Résumé is completed using an appropriate structure and format, and checked for errors
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Gather and evaluate information on employment opportunities

1.1 Employment sources are identified and searched, and employment opportunities identified

1.2 Opportunities are reviewed and additional information obtained

1.3 Opportunities are clarified and graded according to own preferences, and a preferred opportunity is chosen

2. Prepare and apply for a job

2.1 Selection criteria in job opportunity are reviewed

2.2 Own skills profile is analysed against selection criteria

2.3 Application for preferred job opportunity is prepared against criteria and checked for errors

3. Prepare a résumé

3.1 Résumé content is identified and prepared

3.2 Résumé is completed using an appropriate structure and format, and checked for errors

4. Prepare for and undertake a job interview

4.1 Preparation for job interview is undertaken

4.2 Potential interviews are rehearsed

4.3 Interview is undertaken

5. Review and evaluate interview performance

5.1 Feedback on performance in the interview is sought

5.2 Strengths and areas for improvement in the application and interview process are identified

5.3 Strategies for improving application and interview skills are identified

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Gather and evaluate information on employment opportunities

1.1 Employment sources are identified and searched, and employment opportunities identified

1.2 Opportunities are reviewed and additional information obtained

1.3 Opportunities are clarified and graded according to own preferences, and a preferred opportunity is chosen

2. Prepare and apply for a job

2.1 Selection criteria in job opportunity are reviewed

2.2 Own skills profile is analysed against selection criteria

2.3 Application for preferred job opportunity is prepared against criteria and checked for errors

3. Prepare a résumé

3.1 Résumé content is identified and prepared

3.2 Résumé is completed using an appropriate structure and format, and checked for errors

4. Prepare for and undertake a job interview

4.1 Preparation for job interview is undertaken

4.2 Potential interviews are rehearsed

4.3 Interview is undertaken

5. Review and evaluate interview performance

5.1 Feedback on performance in the interview is sought

5.2 Strengths and areas for improvement in the application and interview process are identified

5.3 Strategies for improving application and interview skills are identified

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Preparation for job interview must include:

anticipating interview questions and planning suitable answers

clarifying the time and place of the interview

making sure personal presentation is appropriate

sourcing accurate information on the organisation and job position.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Employment sources are identified and searched, and employment opportunities identified 
Opportunities are reviewed and additional information obtained 
Opportunities are clarified and graded according to own preferences, and a preferred opportunity is chosen 
Selection criteria in job opportunity are reviewed 
Own skills profile is analysed against selection criteria 
Application for preferred job opportunity is prepared against criteria and checked for errors 
Résumé content is identified and prepared 
Résumé is completed using an appropriate structure and format, and checked for errors 
Preparation for job interview is undertaken 
Potential interviews are rehearsed 
Interview is undertaken 
Feedback on performance in the interview is sought 
Strengths and areas for improvement in the application and interview process are identified 
Strategies for improving application and interview skills are identified 
Résumé content is identified and prepared 
Résumé is completed using an appropriate structure and format, and checked for errors 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AUMAFA001 - Apply for jobs and undertake job interviews
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Assessment Record Sheet

AUMAFA001 - Apply for jobs and undertake job interviews

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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