Application
Work may be undertaken in various contexts within the transport and logistics industry. The unit generally applies to individuals who wish to develop their own career paths, at whatever level, within the industry. This unit is normally packaged at AQF IV or above. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Conduct self-assessment | 1.1 Life and work experiences, current and potential abilities are identified and ranked in order of importance 1.2 Personal values and preferences relating to future careers are explored 1.3 A personal profile is prepared that identifies career related characteristics |
2Identify possible career opportunities | 2.1 Careers are researched to identify those with continuing longevity, and their requirements are identified 2.2 Information sources are identified and explored for indicators, trends and information on potential career opportunities 2.3 Existing and emerging careers are assessed and their skill/qualification/experience requirements are identified 2.4 The nature of the workforce, future trends and opportunities are analysed and associated skill needs are identified |
3Develop and implement career plan | 3.1 Preferred future career and associated skill requirements are identified and compared with current strengths 3.2 Gap analysis is undertaken to identify those skills that are common to both preferred future career and the organisation's requirements 3.3 Career goals are established and a career plan is developed that identifies immediate priorities as well as a longer-term strategy for gaining experience and skills development 3.4 Career development activities are initiated in accordance with the career plan and organisational legislation, policy and procedures |
4Monitor progress | 4.1 Acquisition of skills and experience is monitored and feedback is obtained on achievement of performance requirements 4.2 Feedback is considered and integrated as necessary into the career plan 4.3 The organisation's requirements are monitored and the career plan is adjusted to take account of new information, environment/culture 4.4 Preferred career requirements and progress towards career goals are monitored and adjusted as required |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Legislation, policies and procedures relating to career development including occupational health and safety and environment |
Strategic approach to career planning |
Methods of self-assessment used to identify values, preferences, etc. |
Performance management principles and strategies |
Career development options |
Succession planning principles, approaches and strategies |
Changing demographics and workforce skill needs and trends |
Organisational planning for human resources at a strategic level |
Principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity |
Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment |
Requirements for completing relevant documentation |
Code of practice for working collaboratively with others |
Required skills: |
Analyse strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) |
Undertake appropriate research and questioning related to career planning |
Reflect on own competencies and performance |
Develop strategies for the management of one's own career |
Manage personal change and planning |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to work activities |
Work collaboratively with others |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying: the underpinning knowledge and skills relevant legislation and workplace procedures other relevant aspects of the range statement |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts Resources for assessment include: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals |
Method of assessment | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests Practical assessment must occur: through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Career development activities may include: | accredited courses/other courses action learning career counselling coaching competency development processes education and training programs higher duties industry experience mentoring networking |
Career plan may include: | long-term goals objectives strategies timeframes job search tools/methods skills development in finding, applying for and winning positions skills development to meet particular job/career requirements |
Sources of career information may include: | social and political information workshops notice of vacancies Internet sites local, national and international publications statistical workforce data career expos personal networks word-of-mouth job search/personnel placement agencies graduate career counselling organisations media |
Characteristics may include: | strengths preferences gaps desires weaknesses the need to develop skills in job search, resume preparation/presentation, networking, and impression management |
Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called: | standard operating procedures (SOPs) company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures |
Documentation and records may include: | career planning proformas data on workforce trends in transport and logistics industry, and wider |
Applicable legislation and regulations may include: | relevant state/territory regulations and codes of practice workplace relations regulations |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor