Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in international education organisations and includes onshore, offshore, public and private organisations from all education sectors.
It applies to individuals providing administration service at various levels of responsibility in the industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Access information on work roles and career planning | 1.1 Identify information on career prospects in international education industry from appropriate sources 1.2 Identify range of work roles in international education organisations from appropriate sources 1.3 Identify a professional career pathway plan |
2 Interact effectively with clients | 2.1 Identify and respect cultural and intercultural protocols of industry and organisation 2.2 Identify and comply with organisational client services policies and guidelines 2.3 Apply appropriate cross 2.4 Interact effectively with internal and external clients, co 2.5 Work effectively in a team |
3 Perform work tasks effectively | 3.1 Manage time and prioritise work role tasks efficiently and effectively 3.2 Follow organisational work procedures and work behaviour guidelines 3.3 Seek feedback on personal performance in work role from others, including appropriate organisation officer 3.4 Review own performance and identify any areas for improvement |
4 Comply with legislative and regulatory requirements | 4.1 Identify legislative and regulatory compliance requirements and codes relevant to work role 4.2 Comply with legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to work role 4.3 Comply with industry codes of practice 4.4 Check validity of work task processes and outcomes in relation to legislative and regulatory compliance and in accordance with organisational procedures |
5 Participate in learning to promote career development | 5.1 Undertake an audit of relevant work skills, knowledge and attributes 5.2 Determine appropriate ways of bridging gaps in own work skills 5.3 Identify future skills requirements 5.4 Identify and participate in professional development learning opportunities |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Learning | 3.3, 5.1-5.4 | Expands own knowledge and identifies future skills and knowledge needs by seeking opinions of others Uses a range of approaches to gather information about, and participate in, relevant learning opportunities |
Reading | 1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1, 4.4, 5.3, 5.4 | Recognises, interprets and analyses online and hard copy documentation to identify career path, legislative and regulatory requirements, cultural protocols and organisational policies and procedures |
Writing | 1.1-1.3, 3.1, 3.4, 5.1, 5.4 | Completes a range of formatted texts using organisational formats and in accordance with organisational policies and legislative requirements |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.5, 3.3, 5.4 | Elicits views of others by using questioning techniques and listening methods |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1-1.3, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1-4.4 | Identifies role requirements and future career options Ensures knowledge of legislative requirements and products is kept up-to-date to provide accurate information Understands rights and responsibilities and complies with legal and regulatory requirements Complies with explicit policies and procedures |
Interact with others | 2.1, 2.3-2.5, 3.3 | Identifies and takes steps to use and follow accepted communication practices and protocols seeking feedback as required Recognises when personal attributes impact workplace communications Recognises cultural differences of people in work context and adjusts communication strategies as required |
Get the work done | 3.1, 5.1, 5.3 | Plans and implements routine tasks and workload making decisions on sequencing and timing, seeking assistance where necessary |
Sectors
Industry Capability – Industry Context