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

PSPGEN025 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and implement work unit plans

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPGEN025 - Develop and implement work unit plans
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to develop and implement work unit plans at both the work unit and individual level to achieve results through planning. It includes participating in the planning activities of the work unit, and evaluating work plans.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field General
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: Participate in planning activities
  • Make contributions to planning that reflect knowledge of corporate goals and their relationship to work unit and individual plans.
  • Consider workplace requirements in contributions to work unit plans.
  • Complete planning activities within the defined timeframe and meet the organisation’s requirements.
  • Seek and act upon feedback in relation to effectiveness of input to planning activities.
       
Element: Prepare individual work plans
  • Ensure work plan objectives are consistent with and linked to organisational and work unit aims.
  • State objectives as measurable targets with clear performance indicators.
  • Explore innovative and cost effective options for achieving objectives and align to organisational aims.
  • Use individual work plans to promote the achievement of work unit objectives and to reflect personal and organisational accountability to all clients.
  • Collaborate with other workgroup members to integrate individual plans and build working relationships.
       
Element: Implement and evaluate work plans
  • Identify work methods and practices to implement plans in consultation with others.
  • Monitor and balance workload and work flows.
  • Complete work in accordance with work plans and meet time and workplace requirements.
  • Monitor problems in implementing work plans and propose solutions within area of responsibility.
  • Revise work plans according to changes in work priorities and organisational needs.
       
Element: Participate in planning activities
  • Make contributions to planning that reflect knowledge of corporate goals and their relationship to work unit and individual plans.
  • Consider workplace requirements in contributions to work unit plans.
  • Complete planning activities within the defined timeframe and meet the organisation’s requirements.
  • Seek and act upon feedback in relation to effectiveness of input to planning activities.
       
Element: Prepare individual work plans
  • Ensure work plan objectives are consistent with and linked to organisational and work unit aims.
  • State objectives as measurable targets with clear performance indicators.
  • Explore innovative and cost effective options for achieving objectives and align to organisational aims.
  • Use individual work plans to promote the achievement of work unit objectives and to reflect personal and organisational accountability to all clients.
  • Collaborate with other workgroup members to integrate individual plans and build working relationships.
       
Element: Implement and evaluate work plans
  • Identify work methods and practices to implement plans in consultation with others.
  • Monitor and balance workload and work flows.
  • Complete work in accordance with work plans and meet time and workplace requirements.
  • Monitor problems in implementing work plans and propose solutions within area of responsibility.
  • Revise work plans according to changes in work priorities and organisational needs.
       


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. Participate in planning activities

1.1 Make contributions to planning that reflect knowledge of corporate goals and their relationship to work unit and individual plans.

1.2 Consider workplace requirements in contributions to work unit plans.

1.3 Complete planning activities within the defined timeframe and meet the organisation’s requirements.

1.4 Seek and act upon feedback in relation to effectiveness of input to planning activities.

2. Prepare individual work plans

2.1 Ensure work plan objectives are consistent with and linked to organisational and work unit aims.

2.2 State objectives as measurable targets with clear performance indicators.

2.3 Explore innovative and cost effective options for achieving objectives and align to organisational aims.

2.4 Use individual work plans to promote the achievement of work unit objectives and to reflect personal and organisational accountability to all clients.

2.5 Collaborate with other workgroup members to integrate individual plans and build working relationships.

3. Implement and evaluate work plans

3.1 Identify work methods and practices to implement plans in consultation with others.

3.2 Monitor and balance workload and work flows.

3.3 Complete work in accordance with work plans and meet time and workplace requirements.

3.4 Monitor problems in implementing work plans and propose solutions within area of responsibility.

3.5 Revise work plans according to changes in work priorities and organisational needs.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. In not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

planning own work to achieve goals

engaging in collaborative planning with other workgroup members

applying problem solving

monitoring and evaluation of progress towards work unit goals

negotiating goals and outcomes

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

public sector legislation including WHS and environment, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to work planning in the public sector

effective planning processes

policies and procedures on sustainable practice

corporate goals or aims

organisational procedures

importance of aligning work unit plans with organisational goals

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

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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. Participate in planning activities

1.1 Make contributions to planning that reflect knowledge of corporate goals and their relationship to work unit and individual plans.

1.2 Consider workplace requirements in contributions to work unit plans.

1.3 Complete planning activities within the defined timeframe and meet the organisation’s requirements.

1.4 Seek and act upon feedback in relation to effectiveness of input to planning activities.

2. Prepare individual work plans

2.1 Ensure work plan objectives are consistent with and linked to organisational and work unit aims.

2.2 State objectives as measurable targets with clear performance indicators.

2.3 Explore innovative and cost effective options for achieving objectives and align to organisational aims.

2.4 Use individual work plans to promote the achievement of work unit objectives and to reflect personal and organisational accountability to all clients.

2.5 Collaborate with other workgroup members to integrate individual plans and build working relationships.

3. Implement and evaluate work plans

3.1 Identify work methods and practices to implement plans in consultation with others.

3.2 Monitor and balance workload and work flows.

3.3 Complete work in accordance with work plans and meet time and workplace requirements.

3.4 Monitor problems in implementing work plans and propose solutions within area of responsibility.

3.5 Revise work plans according to changes in work priorities and organisational needs.

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
Make contributions to planning that reflect knowledge of corporate goals and their relationship to work unit and individual plans. 
Consider workplace requirements in contributions to work unit plans. 
Complete planning activities within the defined timeframe and meet the organisation’s requirements. 
Seek and act upon feedback in relation to effectiveness of input to planning activities. 
Ensure work plan objectives are consistent with and linked to organisational and work unit aims. 
State objectives as measurable targets with clear performance indicators. 
Explore innovative and cost effective options for achieving objectives and align to organisational aims. 
Use individual work plans to promote the achievement of work unit objectives and to reflect personal and organisational accountability to all clients. 
Collaborate with other workgroup members to integrate individual plans and build working relationships. 
Identify work methods and practices to implement plans in consultation with others. 
Monitor and balance workload and work flows. 
Complete work in accordance with work plans and meet time and workplace requirements. 
Monitor problems in implementing work plans and propose solutions within area of responsibility. 
Revise work plans according to changes in work priorities and organisational needs. 
Make contributions to planning that reflect knowledge of corporate goals and their relationship to work unit and individual plans. 
Consider workplace requirements in contributions to work unit plans. 
Complete planning activities within the defined timeframe and meet the organisation’s requirements. 
Seek and act upon feedback in relation to effectiveness of input to planning activities. 
Ensure work plan objectives are consistent with and linked to organisational and work unit aims. 
State objectives as measurable targets with clear performance indicators. 
Explore innovative and cost effective options for achieving objectives and align to organisational aims. 
Use individual work plans to promote the achievement of work unit objectives and to reflect personal and organisational accountability to all clients. 
Collaborate with other workgroup members to integrate individual plans and build working relationships. 
Identify work methods and practices to implement plans in consultation with others. 
Monitor and balance workload and work flows. 
Complete work in accordance with work plans and meet time and workplace requirements. 
Monitor problems in implementing work plans and propose solutions within area of responsibility. 
Revise work plans according to changes in work priorities and organisational needs. 

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