Required skills

literacy skills to clarify information on the various types of time management tools

use of technology in order to record activities into an electronic time management program

selfmanagement skills to be able to set long medium and short term goals

planning and organising skills to be able to develop strategies to reach goals and to review plans and accommodate changes

learning skills to be able to assess own strengths and weaknesses within a sporting career context

problemsolving skills to apply a range of strategies to accommodate contingencies and constraints that arise while implementing the management plan

Required knowledge

decision making and time management strategies and prioritisation of activities

procedures for prioritising time strategies for goal setting to enable the selection and setting of appropriate goals

use of time management tools to enable effective use of time

selfappraisal techniques to enable effective evaluation of self management plan

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential

plans implements and evaluates an effective personal management plan

sets achievable personal career related goals

develops an integrated time management plan that includes all key activities and includes a diary and a weekly or monthly planner

reviews and adjusts the time management plan as required

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure planning implementation and evaluation of a personal management plan that is of sufficient breadth to allow the demonstration of competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

appropriately equipped office space

template documents for logging time

sample planners weekly monthly yearly

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidates selfmanagement skills during goal focused activities

written and oral questioning to assess knowledge of strategies and procedures

review of portfolios of evidence showing a range of management plans for implementing goal related activities

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Personal situation may include:

Attributes may include:

Strategies to identify personal strengths and weaknesses may include:

Personal career goals may include:

Staff support personnel may include:

Problems or constraints may include:

Key tools may include:

Effective scheduling may include:

Key activities may include: