Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by individuals to manage their own professional development and ongoing performance. This unit addresses the process required to maintain a high level of professional performance in a particular field. It includes modelling high standards of performance according to professional standards and procedures, and the processes and outcomes involved in determining professional development needs and participating in associated activities. A range of legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice may apply to this unit at the time of endorsement, depending on job roles and jurisdictions. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who are required to maintain and manage their professional development at a high standard. Its application in the workplace will be determined by the job role of the individual and the legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Model high standards of performance |
1.1. Ensure personal performance is consistent with the organisation's goals and objectives 1.2. Ensure work goals and plans reflect individual responsibilities in accordance with organisational and legal requirements |
2. Determine personal development needs |
2.1. Assess personal skills and knowledge against relevant benchmarks to determine development needs and priorities 2.2. Identify changes in professional practices and codes of conduct 2.3. Use feedback from colleagues and clients to identify personal learning needs and areas of professional development 2.4. Identify future career options 2.5. Update and document personal learning needs 2.6. Discuss personal development needs with relevant personnel for inclusion in professional development plan |
3. Participate in professional development activities |
3.1. Select development opportunities suitable to personal learning styles to support continuous learning and maintain currency of professional practice 3.2. Participate in professional networks to support continuous learning and to maintain professional practice 3.3. Use technology to maintain regular communication with relevant networks, organisations and individuals |
4. Reflect on and evaluate professional practice |
4.1. Research developments and trends impacting on professional practice and integrate them into work performance 4.2. Use feedback from colleagues, supervisors, staff and clients to identify and introduce improvements in work performance 4.3. Identify innovative and responsive approaches for improving professional practice through the use of continuous improvement techniques and processes 4.4. Track progress through a personal portfolio or other mechanism 4.5. Manage records, reports and recommendations for improvement |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Organisation's goals and objectives may relate to: |
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Organisational and legal requirements may include: |
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Feedback may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Professional development plan refers to: |
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Development opportunities may include: |
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Professional networks may include: |
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Developments and trends may include: |
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Continuous improvement techniques and processes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Leadership |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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