Training Record Book - CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Information

Student's Name
Supervisor's Name
Qualification being assessed
Enrolment Type
- Apprentice
- External
- Fee For Service
- Full Time Class
- Trainee
- School Based Trainee
Assessment conducted by:
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE TO BE ANSWERED IF ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED BY EMPLOYER BASED ASSESSOR
Employer Based Assessor's Name
Completed Qualification held by Employer Based Assessor
Have you worked in a supervisory position in the children's services industry (for example child care centre director or family day care co-ordinator) for a period of at least six months
Have you read, and understood, the Practical Skills Checklist that you are assessing?
Are you aware that the student will see a copy of this report?
Are you willing to be contacted should further verification of this statement be required?
What is your relationship to the student?
How long have you worked with this student?
How closely do you work with the student in the area being assessed?
Elements and Performance Criteria

Element 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

2.1 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

3.1 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
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

Relevant legislation and agency guidelines and codes of ethics or practice standards
Principles and techniques of: - personal goal setting
- measuring performance
- time management
- identifying personal behaviour, self awareness, personality traits
- establishing a personal development plan
Agency's policies, plans and procedures
Types of work methods and practices which can improve personal performance
Types of learning style/s and how they relate to the individual
Personal development opportunities and options
Functions of supervision - educative, administrative and supportive
Essential skills:

Apply knowledge, skills and ethics relevant to current industry and professional standards and codes of ethics and practice
Work with an awareness and sensitivity to conflict, culture and context
Apply skills in negotiation, communication and decision-making
Demonstrate understanding and implementation of relevant procedures
Demonstrate ongoing reflection on and development of personal capability to meet professional standards, in particular to: - actively seek professional development opportunities
- seek and reflect upon feedback
- seek opportunities for supervision / mentoring
- identify and participate in personal development
- integrate learning into improved practice
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

Work to increase social justice and to identify and respond to inequality and discrimination
Research information to develop personal development and work plans
Elicit, analyse and interpret feedback
Analyse culturally different viewpoints and taking them into account in personal development and professional practice
Monitor research trends related to roles and responsibilities
Use information systems to assist establish work plans
Assess the effectiveness of own skills development
Develop and maintain professional networks
Manage or seek support to manage complex ethical issues, dilemmas
Relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities
Demonstrate application of: - functional literacy skills to interpret written and oral information about workplace requirements
- communication skills including receiving and analysing feedback and reporting
Comments
EMPLOYER DECLARATION: I declare that a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment has been conducted with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback
STUDENT DECLARATION: I declare that I have been assessed in this unit, and I have been advised of my result. I am also aware of my appeal rights.
BRIGHT FUTURES TRAINING COLLEGE ASSESSOR DECLARATION
I have reviewed this process for assessment of this student's DEMONSTRATION OF PRACTICAL SKILLS and I deem the outcome to be:
Bright Futures Training College Assessor Signature