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

PUAPRO001B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Promote a learning environment in the workplace

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAPRO001B - Promote a learning environment in the workplace
Description This unit covers the competency to promote a workplace learning environment in which work and learning are integrated to support the achievement of individual and organisation objectives.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to all Public Safety workers who have leadership roles in their organisation, but is particularly relevant to those workers with supervisory or managerial responsibilities for teams.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Create learning opportunities
  • Workplace environments which facilitate learning are developed and supported
  • Learning plans are developed as an integral part of individual/team performance plans
  • Learning plans reflect the diversity of learning styles, development needs and learning opportunities
  • Individual/team access to, and participation in, learning opportunities is facilitated
  • Consultation with training and development specialists results in the planning and provision of learning which enhances individual, team and organisation performance
       
Element: Facilitate and promote learning
  • Workplace activities are used as opportunities for learning
  • Coaching and mentoring is used to develop workplace knowledge, skills and attitudes
  • The benefits of learning are shared with others in the team/organisation
  • Workplace achievement is recognised by timely and appropriate recognition, feedback and rewards
       
Element: Monitor and improve learning effectiveness
  • Performance of individuals/teams is monitored to determine the type and extent of additional work based support
  • Feedback from individuals/teams is used to identify and introduce improvements in future learning arrangements
  • Change in the workplace environment is facilitated to promote learning
  • Records and reports of competency are documented and maintained within the organisation's systems and procedures
       


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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Knowledge and application of strategies which facilitate and promote an effective workplace learning environment.

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Evidence in facilitating and promoting a learning environment in the workplace Knowledge may be assessed through:

written assignment

debriefings and action learning projects.

Specific resources for assessment

No special requirements.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

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

Required Skills

develop learning plans

develop links between work and learning

promote collaborative processes in developing a learning environment

promote the achievement of competencies in the workplace

provide leadership and support to individuals and teams to develop and maintain a flexible learning environment

provide or arrange support for those who have learning difficulties

support and encourage learning by individuals and teams

Required Knowledge

group dynamics

learning strategies

organisation records and reports of competency procedures

principles of adult learning

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Learning opportunities arise from organisation may include:

objectives

plans

systems

processes

performance plans

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

resources

participation in committees

managing projects

developing plans

analysis of incidents/response/emergency

organisation’s approach to environmental management and sustainability

Learning strategies may include:

coaching

mentoring

exchange/rotation

action learning

structured training programs

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
Workplace environments which facilitate learning are developed and supported 
Learning plans are developed as an integral part of individual/team performance plans 
Learning plans reflect the diversity of learning styles, development needs and learning opportunities 
Individual/team access to, and participation in, learning opportunities is facilitated 
Consultation with training and development specialists results in the planning and provision of learning which enhances individual, team and organisation performance 
Workplace activities are used as opportunities for learning 
Coaching and mentoring is used to develop workplace knowledge, skills and attitudes 
The benefits of learning are shared with others in the team/organisation 
Workplace achievement is recognised by timely and appropriate recognition, feedback and rewards 
Performance of individuals/teams is monitored to determine the type and extent of additional work based support 
Feedback from individuals/teams is used to identify and introduce improvements in future learning arrangements 
Change in the workplace environment is facilitated to promote learning 
Records and reports of competency are documented and maintained within the organisation's systems and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAPRO001B - Promote a learning environment in the workplace
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

PUAPRO001B - Promote a learning environment in the workplace

Student name:

Student ID:

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

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

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