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Implementing Transition Management Plans

Unit Code: HAYD442

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

Online

Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Career Development, or equivalent as assessed by the program convenor.

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Graduate Diploma in Career Development.

Aims & Objectives:

This unit of study provides the knowledge and skill sets required to assist third age clients overcome barriers to successful learning, decision making and transition management.

Teaching Methods:

Off campus / e-learning

Assessment:

Analysis Report 50%, Consultation Report 25%, Services Redesign Proposal 25%.

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Identify and reduce barriers to a client’s progress to a sustainable new future.

Be a skilled companion during the often difficult decision-making phase of the relationship.

Evaluate what job hunt strategies are applicable to this age group.

Coach clients in marketing themselves for their planned new activities.

Content:

Topics cover the different social and psychological processes that require management in successful retirement transition planning (including meeting the expectations of self and others).

The unit also examines the practical strategies in assisting third age clients in finding and gaining employment.