Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to evaluate own work, continuing self-development and effective supervision within an ethical code of practice |
Application of the Unit
Application |
The skills described in this unit may be applied across a range of community services workplace contexts |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Reflect on own practice |
1.1 Undertake self -evaluation in conjunction with supervisors and/or peers 1.2 Demonstrate understanding of own limitations in self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship management 1.3 Provide and receive open and evaluative feedback to and from co-workers 1.4 Actively seek feedback and accept it non-defensively |
2. Ensure continuing self-support and supervision |
2.1 Identify a range of support networks both within and outside the organisation 2.2 Seek specialist advice /further training where need is identified 2.3 Observe agency guidelines in relation to professional development 2.4 Undertake an appraisal of current industry developments and apply these to improve practice 2.5 Regularly participate in a review mechanism as a commitment to upgrading skills and knowledge 2.6 Evaluate current and likely future needs and take action to keep abreast of evolving trends |
3. Operate within an agreed code of ethics or practice |
3.1 Assess own practice against identified agency objectives or code of ethics, using a range of valid evidence 3.2 Recognise the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in work with clients 3.3 Establish realistic goals and targets for self development 3.4 Adhere to legal parameters relevant to practitioner's profession where this is a requirement of employment |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment : |
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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. Add any 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. |
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Knowledge refers to : |
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Setting : |
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Self -evaluation includes : |
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Specialist advice / further training may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable