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Work effectively in the organisation

Work effectively in the organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN009
State Code
AWV93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills required to work effectively in a public sector organisation with a focus on self-management. It includes evaluating and developing your own expertise, identifying career options, working within the organisational structure and culture, and managing your own work.This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work in teams or autonomously, performing routine tasks in familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate and develop own expertise
  • 1.1 Make selfassessment of workrelated competencies by reflecting on own workplace experience and training, and from monitoring feedback on performance in the workplace.
  • 1.2 Undertake research to identify possible careers and compare the requirements of these careers with current skill base and development opportunities available within the organisation and across the public sector.
  • 1.3 Identify areas requiring competency development by comparing current competencies with the competency requirements of current or anticipated duties.
  • 1.4 Set personal learning goals and monitor progress towards them.
  • 1.5 Identify and access potential competency recognition or development opportunities.
  • 1.6 Maintain records of competency development and convey workrelated competencies and experience to relevant people as required.
2. Work within the organisational structure and context
  • 2.1 Develop and use a comprehensive knowledge of the organisation’s structure and function.
  • 2.2 Develop and use an understanding of the organisation’s context.
  • 2.3 Identify the work unit’s position in the organisational structure, examine its relationship with other organisational work units and determine any protocols, difficulties or special requirements.
  • 2.4 Identify and confirm the contribution of the work role and the work unit to the organisation’s vision, goals and outcomes.
  • 2.5 Undertake work in a manner that has regard for the workgroup position and the organisation’s structure, functioning, culture and vision.
3. Manage own work
  • 3.1 Identify, clarify and prioritise individual work goals.
  • 3.2 Identify and manage risks to the achievement of personal work outcomes in accordance with organisational risk management requirements.
  • 3.3 Select work strategies with regard to applicable work parameters.
  • 3.4 Monitor progress with work against set goals, strategies and outcomes.
  • 3.5 Achieve work goals and revise work plans to attend to ongoing or new responsibilities.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7998 PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX57 PSPGEN145 Work effectively in the organisation Unit of competency