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

BSBLED101A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan skills development

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBLED101A - Plan skills development
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and document current skills and to plan future skills development under the guidance of an appropriate adviser.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals developing basic skills and knowledge of career planning and skills development in preparation for working in a broad range of settings.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Workforce Development - Learning and Development
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: Seek advice on future career directions
  • Identify possible career directions in industry or organisation
  • Identify and prioritise personal work goals
  • Discuss future work/career directions with appropriate people and identify additional skills requirements
  • Take into account personal values and attitudes regarding work and business, in planning future work/career directions
  • Identify additional skills required and determine appropriate method/s to acquire these skills
       
Element: Conduct self assessment of skills
  • Identify work, life and study experiences relating to business
  • Assess current skills, knowledge and attitudes against a checklist of relevant competencies
  • Discuss results of self-assessment with trainer or assessor
  • Identify further skills development needs
       
Element: Prepare portfolio of evidence
  • Identify and discuss types of evidence required
  • Develop a clear understanding of the purpose of evidence
  • Collect examples of evidence for portfolio
  • Complete application for recognition of current competency and/or personal resume with assistance from assessor
       


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.

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:

documentation of personal strengths and areas for future skill development

documentation of proposed career plan

evidence of current competencies

knowledge of the importance of skills development in career planning terms.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to an actual workplace or simulated environment

access to office equipment and resources

examples of resumes and career planning resources.

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 questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

review of prioritisation of personal work goals

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of types of evidence and ways of creating portfolios of evidence

review of documentation identifying further skills development needs

analysis of portfolio.

Guidance information for assessment

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

other learning and development units.


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:

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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.

Required skills

literacy and communication skills to access information to identify career options and personal work goals, and to draft a portfolio of evidence

problem-solving skills to solve routine problems related to the workplace, under direct supervision

technology skills to use business equipment, under direction.

Required knowledge

importance of skills development in career planning terms

sources of advice on career planning and skill development

types of evidence and ways of creating portfolios of evidence.

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Appropriate people may include

assessors

colleagues

mentors

supervisors

trainers

Method/s to acquire additional skills may include:

attendance at workshop or demonstration

formal course participation

on-the-job coaching or mentoring

work experience

Experiences relating to business may include:

family responsibilities

study including formal or informal learning

volunteer or recreational experience

work experience

Checklist may include:

personal skills and attributes

practical skills

strengths and weaknesses

Relevant competencies may include:

academic results

interpersonal skills

organisation skills

personal attributes

personal skills e.g. demonstrated leadership, team work

practical skills directly related to a workplace

Types of evidence may include:

academic results including informal studies

personal interests and experiences

previous employment

recreational experiences

volunteer work

work experience

Purpose of evidence may include:

assessment of current competencies

building a picture of personal attributes

documentation of competencies relevant to the workplace

identification of areas for further skill development

identification of strengths and weaknesses

Personal resume may include:

contact details

education and extra curricular activities

past employment and/or volunteer work

personal attributes, skills, strengths

professional development i.e. formal or informal courses undertaken

work experience

work related or personal references

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
Identify possible career directions in industry or organisation 
Identify and prioritise personal work goals 
Discuss future work/career directions with appropriate people and identify additional skills requirements 
Take into account personal values and attitudes regarding work and business, in planning future work/career directions 
Identify additional skills required and determine appropriate method/s to acquire these skills 
Identify work, life and study experiences relating to business 
Assess current skills, knowledge and attitudes against a checklist of relevant competencies 
Discuss results of self-assessment with trainer or assessor 
Identify further skills development needs 
Identify and discuss types of evidence required 
Develop a clear understanding of the purpose of evidence 
Collect examples of evidence for portfolio 
Complete application for recognition of current competency and/or personal resume with assistance from assessor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

BSBLED101A - Plan skills development
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Assessment Record Sheet

BSBLED101A - Plan skills development

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