1. Career Development CSWE III, Dandenong Term 3, 2015

2. Introduction role ole

3. Purpose of AMES Career Development Framework and Kit Build skills, knowledge and capabilities of students so they can manage their pathways and careers successfully This is achieved through embedding an integrated approach into program delivery. Student Career Development CounsellingTeachingCD Kit

4. Who plays what role? A number of stakeholders involved: – Teachers – Counsellors – Students – Other Service Providers Each has various contributions to make, but the career choice is solely the students’ choice The following roles are recommended and not prescribed Teachers Counsellors Student

5. Students What the students will learn through the activities Learning about yourself and work Learning about the world of work Labour Market Making Decisions Goal Setting and Pathways Counsellor and Teacher – transfer skillsStudent – independent learning Example: Goal Setting and Pathways To be built from the language learnt and the information from the class talks.

6. CD Student Worksheets Learning about yourself and work – activities include self-analysis of skills, interests, needs, life circumstances, life balance, aspirations, knowledge Learning about the world of work – activities include job analysis; labour market analysis - occupations, job requirements; training and education requirements; industry growth; employers. Making decisions – activities include reality testing, decision making and identifying obstacles; and may look at both available and unavailable options to support the making of realistic choices Goal setting and Pathway Planning – Activities include identifying options that are available now and in the future; writing a plan which includes the most realistic and achievable options; short and long term planning

7. Learning About Yourself

8. Learning About yourself What job have I done? What Experience do I have? What are my interests and hobbies? What skills do I have now? What extra skills I need? What qualifications do I have?

9. Class activity “Would I lie to you? “

10. Needs Analysis - Skills audit The purpose of this is to help you explore your interests, values, skills and preferences, as well as looking at work and learning options available to you.

11. Overseas Qualification Unit (OQU) If you have a certificate, diploma or university degree from your country, you can have it assessed and recognised in Australia by the OQU. Please see a counsellor for advice.

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