BSBWOR501: Manage personal work priorities and professional development

This document is to help the trainer plan their sessions for delivering the learning content, and identify any
adjustments that need to be made.

Number of learners Session sequence(s)

1 - 4 + Summative Assessments

Relevant units previously completed by learner group

(Complete as appropriate)
Unit elements Methods of assessment

 Establish personal work goals  Learner workbook answers

 Set and meet own work priorities  Third party evidence
 Develop and maintain professional competence  Observations/simulations
 Outcome of summative assessments
 Learner-provided evidence
 Supplementary oral questions

Unit description/application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and
prioritise tasks.

It applies to individuals working in managerial positions who have excellent organisational skills. The work ethic of
individuals in this role has a significant impact on the work culture and patterns of behaviour of others as managers at
this level are role models in their work environment.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Prior to commencing sessions:

 Explain relevant terminology

 Make reasonable adjustments for content delivery and assessments
 Prepare relevant handouts

Resources for learners PowerPoint Slides, Learner Guide, Learner Workbook, Learner Evidence

Resources for assessors PowerPoint Slides, Learner Guide, Assessor Workbook, Assessment Matrix, Cover Sheet,
Session Plan
Resources for third party Third Party Observation and Demonstration Checklists

Health & safety
considerations
General considerations
Explain general health and safety, fire exits, first aid, trip hazards and emergency procedures
to all learners.
Ensure all learners have required resources and learner workbooks/guides. If sharing
training with another colleague, ensure that they have own copies of each resource and are
aware of individual assessment requirements.
Sessions
Session 1
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1.1 Serve as a positive role model in the workplace through personal work planning

• Serving as a positive role model

• Personal work planning

Activity 1A

1.2 Ensure personal work goals, plans and activities reflect the organisation’s plans, and own responsibilities
and accountabilities

• Setting appropriate personal work goals, plans and activities

• Observing work policies and procedures

Activity 1B

1.3 Measure and maintain personal performance in varying work conditions, work contexts and when
contingencies occur

• Measuring personal performance

• Self-evaluation
• Ensuring self-evaluation is successful
• Maintaining performance

Activity 1C

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Session 2
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2.1 Take initiative to prioritise and facilitate competing demands to achieve personal, team and
organizational goals and objectives

• Taking initiative to prioritise and facilitate competing demands

Activity 1A

2.2 Use technology efficiently and effectively to manage work priorities and commitments

• Using technology to manage work priorities

• Knowing when to adopt new technology

Activity 2B

2.3 Maintain appropriate work-life balance, and ensure stress is effectively managed and health is attended
to

• Maintaining appropriate work-life balance

• Finding additional support

Activity 2C

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Session 3
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3.1 Assess personal knowledge and skills against competency standards to determine development needs,
priorities and plans

• Assessing personal knowledge and skills

Activity 3A

3.2 Seek feedback from employees, clients and colleagues and use this feedback to identify and develop
ways to improve competence

• Seeking feedback
• How to obtain feedback
• Questions to ask
• Reflecting on feedback

Activity 3B

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Session 4
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3.3 Identify, evaluate, select and use development opportunities suitable to personal learning style/s to
develop competence

• Developing opportunities
• Expanding expertise

Activity 3C

3.4 Participate in networks to enhance personal knowledge, skills and work relationships

• Participating in networks
• Tips for networking

Activity 3D

3.5 Identify and develop new skills to achieve and maintain a competitive edge

• Identifying and developing new skills to achieve

• Overcoming barriers to learning new skills

Activity 3E

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Summative Assessments

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