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

CHCECD006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and monitor employment plans

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCECD006 - Develop and monitor employment plans
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor plans relating to job search and other activities undertaken by job seekers to achieve an employment outcome.This unit applies to individuals working in employment services within established policies and procedures.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

labour market information

education and training information

organisation policies and procedures

job seeker assessment tools

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

scenarios that involve interactions with real people

scenarios the involve problem-solving.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Assess job seeker attributes and needs
  • Conduct and record assessment according to organisation procedures
  • Identify job seeker knowledge, skills, attitudes and circumstances against labour market requirements
  • Assess employment related strengths and barriers to effective entry into employment
  • Assess job seeker’s current job search skills, resources and employment barriers to identify areas for development
       
Element: Develop employment plans
  • Discuss, agree and document realistic employment goals with the job seeker, based on assessment conducted and employment opportunities
  • Source and analyse information to identify appropriate training, job search activitiesand resources that move the job seeker towards employment goals
  • Identify strategies to address non-vocational barriers which may affect employment opportunities
  • Include in the employment plan achievable, measurable steps with clear timelines and responsibilities
  • Use appropriate communication skills to involve the job seeker and gain their agreement and commitment
  • Ensure relevant legislationand contractual requirements are met
       
Element: Support job seekers
  • Facilitate job seeker access to services information according to their needs
  • Assist job seekers to prepare and present materials that highlight key skills
  • Support job seekers to present themselves effectively
       
Element: Monitor employment plans
  • Review and record job seeker progress toward achievement of objectives at regular intervals
  • Where progress is not achieved, review and amend plan and strategies in collaboration with job seeker
  • Provide feedback to support the job seeker’s progress toward achievement of goals
  • Identify and report non-compliance with obligations to relevant authorities in accordance with contractual, legislative and organisation requirements
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Assess job seeker attributes and needs

1.1 Conduct and record assessment according to organisation procedures

1.2 Identify job seeker knowledge, skills, attitudes and circumstances against labour market requirements

1.3 Assess employment related strengths and barriers to effective entry into employment

1.4 Assess job seeker’s current job search skills, resources and employment barriers to identify areas for development

2. Develop employment plans

2.1 Discuss, agree and document realistic employment goals with the job seeker, based on assessment conducted and employment opportunities

2.2 Source and analyse information to identify appropriate training, job search activitiesand resources that move the job seeker towards employment goals

2.3 Identify strategies to address non-vocational barriers which may affect employment opportunities

2.4 Include in the employment plan achievable, measurable steps with clear timelines and responsibilities

2.5 Use appropriate communication skills to involve the job seeker and gain their agreement and commitment

2.6 Ensure relevant legislationand contractual requirements are met

3. Support job seekers

3.1 Facilitate job seeker access to services information according to their needs

3.2 Assist job seekers to prepare and present materials that highlight key skills

3.3 Support job seekers to present themselves effectively

4. Monitor employment plans

4.1 Review and record job seeker progress toward achievement of objectives at regular intervals

4.2 Where progress is not achieved, review and amend plan and strategies in collaboration with job seeker

4.3 Provide feedback to support the job seeker’s progress toward achievement of goals

4.4 Identify and report non-compliance with obligations to relevant authorities in accordance with contractual, legislative and organisation requirements

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

developed, documented and monitored individualised employment plans according to organisation policies and procedures and relevant legal requirements for at least 5 different job seekers where at least 3 of those job seekers present with multiple barriers to employment

used communication skills to involve and engage a job seeker in the employment planning process and provide constructive feedback and support.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and ethical considerations (national, state/territory), and how these are applied in organisations:

codes of practice

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

common effects of unemployment on job seekers

diversity of job seekers and their needs, including those who present with barriers to employment and complex needs

processes, tools and support mechanisms used to support disadvantaged job seekers

principles of strengths-based assessment and planning

employment information including:

current knowledge of the world of work

accepted methods for defining jobs

current labour market trends and information sources, including local, regional and national

occupational groups, clusters and networks

pathways to occupational areas (training and other)

local options and support networks available

role of key players such as recruitment agencies, professional associations, employment services and funding bodies

training and education information:

options and pathways

funded training opportunities

effects of unemployment on job seekers and barriers to employment and retention

format and documentation of employment plans

content included in employment plans, including:

intensive assistance activity agreements

intensive assistance support plans

job search skills plan

job seeker action plans

return to work plans

job seeker activity plans

plans of the support and assistance to be provided to the job seeker by the organisation

job search strategies and their application to different job seeker situations, including:

preparing applications, resumes and portfolios

accessing online services

social media

registration with employment agencies

work experience or trial work placements

job search activities

job search training

voluntary work

community participation

training to address barriers to employment

researching labour markets or training options appropriate to needs

type of monitoring activities:

monitoring against timeframes, outcomes and activities included in the employment plan

regular contact with job seeker via mail, telephone, email and interviews

checking of relevant documentation

job search diaries and other proforma recording details of activities undertaken

checking of organisation information systems and databases

feedback from employers and providers of training and other assistance

services and agenices for referral when job seeker needs cannot be met by the organisation or are outside the scope of job role.


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Assess job seeker attributes and needs

1.1 Conduct and record assessment according to organisation procedures

1.2 Identify job seeker knowledge, skills, attitudes and circumstances against labour market requirements

1.3 Assess employment related strengths and barriers to effective entry into employment

1.4 Assess job seeker’s current job search skills, resources and employment barriers to identify areas for development

2. Develop employment plans

2.1 Discuss, agree and document realistic employment goals with the job seeker, based on assessment conducted and employment opportunities

2.2 Source and analyse information to identify appropriate training, job search activitiesand resources that move the job seeker towards employment goals

2.3 Identify strategies to address non-vocational barriers which may affect employment opportunities

2.4 Include in the employment plan achievable, measurable steps with clear timelines and responsibilities

2.5 Use appropriate communication skills to involve the job seeker and gain their agreement and commitment

2.6 Ensure relevant legislationand contractual requirements are met

3. Support job seekers

3.1 Facilitate job seeker access to services information according to their needs

3.2 Assist job seekers to prepare and present materials that highlight key skills

3.3 Support job seekers to present themselves effectively

4. Monitor employment plans

4.1 Review and record job seeker progress toward achievement of objectives at regular intervals

4.2 Where progress is not achieved, review and amend plan and strategies in collaboration with job seeker

4.3 Provide feedback to support the job seeker’s progress toward achievement of goals

4.4 Identify and report non-compliance with obligations to relevant authorities in accordance with contractual, legislative and organisation requirements

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
 
Conduct and record assessment according to organisation procedures 
Identify job seeker knowledge, skills, attitudes and circumstances against labour market requirements 
Assess employment related strengths and barriers to effective entry into employment 
Assess job seeker’s current job search skills, resources and employment barriers to identify areas for development 
Discuss, agree and document realistic employment goals with the job seeker, based on assessment conducted and employment opportunities 
Source and analyse information to identify appropriate training, job search activitiesand resources that move the job seeker towards employment goals 
Identify strategies to address non-vocational barriers which may affect employment opportunities 
Include in the employment plan achievable, measurable steps with clear timelines and responsibilities 
Use appropriate communication skills to involve the job seeker and gain their agreement and commitment 
Ensure relevant legislationand contractual requirements are met 
Facilitate job seeker access to services information according to their needs 
Assist job seekers to prepare and present materials that highlight key skills 
Support job seekers to present themselves effectively 
Review and record job seeker progress toward achievement of objectives at regular intervals 
Where progress is not achieved, review and amend plan and strategies in collaboration with job seeker 
Provide feedback to support the job seeker’s progress toward achievement of goals 
Identify and report non-compliance with obligations to relevant authorities in accordance with contractual, legislative and organisation requirements 

Forms

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