Elements and Performance Criteria

The contexts for managing training include:
As a manager of a training and development unit/branch/section
As a manger of a work area/unit/program

Managing training will be carried out within requirements established by:
Organisational mission, direction, policies
Relevant human resource management policies and procedures
State and commonwealth legislation
Organisational policies and procedures
Relevant program standards
Adult learning principles and education policy
Training and development principles
Resourcing arrangements
Competency based training principles and practices
Relevant professional bodies

Critical aspects of assessment:
Develops systems for planning, delivering and monitoring training
Manages budget processes
Applies current trends and practices in training
Applies legislative requirements

Essential knowledge:
Principles and practices of human resource development
Organisational strategic directions and objectives
National policy and principles related to training
Strategic and financial planning models/principles

Essential skills:
Report and submission preparation
Financial analysis and planning
Application of information technology

Resource implications:
Access to appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted, or
Simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment

Consistency in performance:
Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace
Assessment may take place on one occasion but must include all aspects of managing training

Context of assessment:
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions. This may include the use of languages other than English and alternative communication systems.