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Implement workforce planning and succession strategies

Implement workforce planning and succession strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPHRM013
State Code
ODX59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement workforce planning and succession strategies to underpin the organisation’s strategic and business decisions.This unit applies to those working in human resources coordination and facilitation roles and often in partnership with units within the organisation. Those undertaking this unit work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct workforce analysis.
  • 1.1. Apply in-depth analysis of current workforce practices, numbers, deployment, diversity and competencies to provide a baseline for workforce planning and management.
  • 1.2. Analyse workforce data and benchmark against comparable data, identify trends and suggest interventions to address developments that do not support organisational strategic or business directions.
  • 1.3. Undertake labour market and industry analysis to identify factors and trends that may impact on the organisation and the implications of these for workforce planning and management.
  • 1.4. Use scenario planning or other forecasting tools to predict and assess likely futures for the organisation with their associated implications and risks.
2. Promote the use of workforce analysis in decision-making processes.
  • 2.1. Present the results of workforce analysis in objective and unbiased terms, in a form and language suitable for the intended audience.
  • 2.2. Collaborate with business partners and colleagues to ensure that workforce analysis is meaningful in the context of organisational objectives.
  • 2.3. Evaluate and report on the application of workforce analysis in decision-making processes related to future workforce requirements.
  • 2.4. Identify where improvements in workforce analysis would strengthen its application in implementing workforce planning.
  • 2.5. Communicate the critical role of succession planning in managing organisational intellectual capital.
3. Develop workforce planning tools.
  • 3.1. Use workforce analysis to inform advice provided to managers on all aspects of workforce planning including succession management and identifying barriers to effective practices.
  • 3.2. Develop and provide workforce planning tools to managers and give assistance in their use.
  • 3.3. Identify issues and recommend solutions for current and future workforce planning and management issues.
4. Collaborate with business partners to facilitate effective workforce planning.
  • 4.1. Provide consultancy services to develop the human resource aspects of organisational and business unit plans to ensure future needs and objectives are addressed.
  • 4.2. Encourage managers to question current work practices and structures in preparing workforce plans.
5. Evaluate and review workforce planning.
  • 5.1. Report on workforce planning processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 5.2. Incorporate feedback from business unit partners and colleagues to identify where improvements can be made.
  • 5.3. Develop and implement changes based on evaluation.
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