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4.1 Selecting the Developmental Phase
Because of the developmental nature of the career management competency phases, it is
suggested that the selection of the appropriate career competencies and phases is done on
the basis of need rather than age. This is because many people in Australia, including a
large number of young people and most adults, may not have had access to comprehensive
career development services, products and programs in the past. Gender, disability, and a
client’s cultural or linguistic background may also influence development of the career
management competencies. Indeed, many trial users of the Blueprint cautioned against
assuming that all adults would sit at Phase IV competencies.
For many adults, therefore, it may be necessary to start with some Phase I career
competencies and performance indicators, and/or to create a blend of performance
indicators across all phases to address their specific needs.
It is important to remember that:
• the developmental nature of career learning needs to be respected
• adult clients will be more motivated if the learning objectives correspond to their
learning level
• it is easier for individuals to build on their successes by starting at a lower phase,
than to overcome the disappointment of not being able to demonstrate
competence at a higher phase.
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