Conduct a career development session

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver BSBLED708A, 'Conduct a career development session'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Apply appropriate career development theory

1.1. Research the major career development theories and models

1.2. Analyse the differences between advice, information provision and professional standards in relation to career development

1.3. Apply theory in an appropriate manner, both to individuals involved and in relation to the context for a career development session

1.4. Evaluate models appropriate for individual and group career development sessions

1.5. Analyse diversity in relation to individuals and the target group, when planning a career development session

2. Conduct career development sessions

2.1. Conduct career development counselling in a clear and unambiguous manner

2.2. Complete problem and goal clarification to the satisfaction of all involved

2.3. Utilise key skills to successfully complete career development sessions

2.4. Identify common patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour that limit making or acting upon well considered choices, and devise counter strategies

2.5. Effectively apply rapport building and attending skills

2.6. Ensure participants set personal goals and make informed choices in the career development session

2.7. Consistently apply effective responding skills when giving feedback on progress during career counselling session

3. Assist individuals make informed career choices

3.1. Assist individuals to identify career development needs

3.2. Determine individual needs and aspirations holistically, in the context of individuals' lives

3.3. Identify individual career development needs that fall outside the scope of practice of the career development service provider

3.4. Refer individuals to or inform them about, appropriate sources of further information or career development support services where required

4. Communicate professionally to promote career development outcomes

4.1. Communicate an accurate assessment of individual needs

4.2. Create a cooperative and productive environment for the conduct of a career development session

4.3. Create a climate of trust, comfort and safety for the conduct of career development sessions

4.4. Complete career development work in an ethical, cooperative and respectful manner within the team and wider organisational context

5. Use resources and technology to support career development sessions

5.1. Acquire, record and prepare relevant information prior to a career development session

5.2. Prepare accurate records and reports in accordance with professional conduct and career development standards

5.3. Assist individuals to use relevant support resources and technology

5.4. Monitor support resources and technology to ensure they support quality outcomes for career development services


Qualifications and Skillsets

BSBLED708A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC70308 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
  • TAE80210 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
  • TAE70210 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Management (Learning)