Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Mentoring needs may include:
Industry/enterprise or other performance competency standards
Industry/workplace mentoring processes and practices
Organisational business plans that identify skill development requirements
Results of mentoring needs analyses
Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures
Appropriate personnel may include:
Assessors
Consultative committees
Managers/employers
Mentoring and assessment coordinators
Mentoring participant/s
Representative government regulatory bodies
Team leaders/supervisors/technical experts
Union/employee representatives
Mentoring delivery methods and practise opportunities may include:
Demonstrations
Experiential learning
Explanations
Group work
Job rotations
On-the-job problem-solving and decision-making
Peer mentoring
Presentations
Problem-solving
Combination of the above
Mentoring participant/s needs may include:
Age
Cultural, language and educational background
Gender
Language, literacy and numeracy needs
Level of confidence and self-esteem
Physical ability
Previous learning, training, coaching, mentoring or assessment experience
Work organisation or roster
Resources may include:
Enterprise/industry standard operating procedures
Finances/costs
Location
Personnel
Materials and equipment
Time
OH&S and other workplace requirements
Strategies and techniques may include:
Active listening
Group discussion
Points of clarification
Targeted questioning

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
sequencing mentoring activity in a way that facilitates the development of competence
ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge
developing effective planning documents
providing high quality reports.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
workplace where mentoring individuals or small groups can be conducted
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate mentoring individuals or small groups
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant OH&S requirements and work practices.