ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Participate in planning activities

1.1 Contributions are made to planning that reflect a knowledge of corporate goals and their relationship to work unit and individual plans

1.2 Consideration of workplace requirements is reflected in contributions to work unitplans

1.3 Planning activities are completed as requested within the defined timeframe and meet the organisation's requirements

1.4 Feedback is sought and acted on in relation to effectiveness of input to planning activities

2. Prepare individual work plans

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

2.2 Objectives are stated as measurable targets with clear performance indicators

2.3 Innovative and cost-effective options for achieving objectives are explored and aligned to organisational aims

2.4 Individual work plans are used to promote the achievement of work unit objectives and to reflect personal and organisational accountability to all clients

2.5 Collaborative planning with other workgroup members is used to integrate individual plans and build working relationships

3. Implement and evaluate work plans

3.1 Work methods and practices to implement plans are identified in consultation with others

3.2 Workload and work flows are monitored and balanced

3.3 Work is completed in accordance with work plans and meets time and workplace requirements, legislation, policies and procedures

3.4 Problems in implementing work plans are monitored and solutions are proposed within area of responsibility

3.5 Work plans are revised according to changes in work priorities and organisational needs

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

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

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of work planning

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislation, 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

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of work planning

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.

Units to be assessed together

Pre-requisite unitsthat must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite unitsthat must be assessed with this unit:Nil

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:

PSPBORD401A Create and maintain profiles

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV405B Provide input to change processes

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV408A Value diversity

PSPGOV411A Deal with conflict

PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV413A Compose complex workplace documents

PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPOHS401B Implement workplace safety procedures and programs

PSPPM401B Design simple projects

PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

PSPPROC410A Administer contracts

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of Employability Skills as they relate to this unit

work unit plans developed and implemented in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to work planning in the public sector

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when developing and implementing work unit plans

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when developing and implementing work unit plans, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

work unit plans developed and implemented in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time).

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations.

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:

case studies

observation

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Workplace requirements may relate to

staffing procedures

resourcing allocations and requirements

identified timeframes

relevant legislation affecting organisational administration

organisation, corporate and strategic plans and activity calendars

relevant industrial awards

financial circulars (or equivalent)

organisation financial and personnel management guidelines

technology and data associated with work

environmental and sustainability practices

Work unit plans may include

daily/weekly/monthly work unit plans

project plans

specific purpose plans including equal employment opportunity, industrial democracy and occupational health and safety

resource plans

Legislation, policy and procedures may include

State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation and regulations such as:

public sector management acts

financial management acts

privacy legislation

equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination and harassment legislation

occupational health and safety legislation

consumer legislation

environmental and sustainability legislation

risk management guidelines.

ethics and accountability standards

public sector standards

fraud control standards

government security standards

organisational policy, procedures and protocols

Working in Government

This unit contains employability skills.