Unit of competency Outline
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Mentor in the workplace
Mentor in the workplace
Unit of competency
National Code
TAEDEL404
TAEDEL404
State Code
AWY80
AWY80
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
070109 - Teacher Education: Vocational Education And Training
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and develop a professional mentoring relationship with an individual in a workplace. It applies to workplace supervisors or other work colleagues who work under limited supervision and who have responsibility for mentoring one or more individuals in the workplace. This may include, but is not limited to, those who mentor an apprentice or trainee employed by, or undertaking a work placement within, an organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a mentoring plan
- 1.1 Identify scope and boundaries of the mentoring relationship according to organisational procedures
- 1.2 Document mentoring plan in accordance with organisational requirements
- 1.3 Establish ground rules and negotiate realistic expectations
- 1.4 Establish and maintain confidentiality of the relationship in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures
2. Facilitate mentoring relationship
- 2.1 Develop learner’s confidence, self-esteem, respect and trust in the mentoring relationship
- 2.2 Share personal experiences and knowledge with the person being mentored according to agreed objectives
- 2.3 Support the person being mentored to develop and use skills in problem solving and decision making
- 2.4 Use personal and professional networks to assist the person being mentored
- 2.5 Provide information, and guidance to enhance engagement in the workplace
- 2.6 Use techniques for resolving differences without damaging the relationship, and obtain assistance according to organisational policy and procedures
3. Monitor mentoring relationship
- 3.1 Provide planning assistance and guidance as requested by the person being mentored in a form and style to suit their requirements
- 3.2 Provide feedback to the person being mentored on progress towards achieving the expectations and goals of the mentoring process
- 3.3 Recognise and discuss changes in the mentoring relationship with appropriate stakeholders
- 3.4 Negotiate and manage closure of the mentoring arrangement once objectives have been met
4. Evaluate effectiveness of mentoring
- 4.1 Establish and discuss benefits gained from the mentoring process
- 4.2 Reflect on and articulate the personal benefits gained from providing mentoring
- 4.3 Identify and report the outcomes of the mentoring arrangement and the benefits to the organisation according to organisational policy and procedures to improve the mentoring system or program
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA874 | TAEDEL404A | Mentor in the workplace | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEM16 | TAEDEL414 | Mentor in the workplace | Unit of competency |