Assessor Resource

CUAPPR502
Develop own sustainable professional practice

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish goals for own professional practice and to determine how one’s practice can be developed in a sustainable way, taking account of all aspects of sustainability – individual, social, environmental and economic.

It applies to individuals who must consider the sustainability of their practice in any sector or area of expertise.

No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research and develop goals for own practice

1.1 Identify own professional goals and aspirations in the context of chosen area of practice

1.2 Identify and consult with key people to support identified goals and aspirations

1.3 Evaluate factors that affect contemporary practice in chosen area, including specific opportunities

1.4 Question self and others about future directions for practice

1.5 Identify and review opportunities and ideas in a range of new and emerging disciplines and contexts

1.6 Develop goals for overall practice direction, based on research, review and individual personal circumstances

2. Identify key sustainability issues in own practice

2.1 Identify and investigate key components of sustainable professional practice in chosen area of work

2.2 Evaluate current practice and determine opportunities to enhance sustainability

2.3 Research and synthesise information to support future professional practice

3. Take action to implement sustainable individual practice

3.1 Develop practical and innovative strategies to enhance sustainability of practice

3.2 Develop and nurture own professional networks, and engage in ongoing collaboration with peers and others

3.3 Engage in sustainable work practices in all areas of activity

3.4 Integrate practices that support own lifelong learning in chosen field

3.5 Challenge and refine own ideas and strategies for developing professional practice

3.6 Evaluate constraints and limitations, and take action to address them as appropriate

Evidence of the ability to:

research and collaborate with informed others to identify development ideas and issues relevant to own practice

develop realistic goals for own practice based on research and review

identify opportunities to enhance sustainability in own practice and implement strategies to harness them

develop and implement professional development activities that enhance the sustainability of own practice.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the professional context for a given area of practice in terms of opportunities and constraints

describe how the following factors affect contemporary practice:

buying trends

economic considerations

impacts of technology on practice

lifestyle trends

location of practice

social issues

intellectual property considerations

summarise the tools, techniques and strategies used by practitioners to build sustainable practice

explain key aspects of individual, social, economic, environmental sustainability, and how they impact on a particular area of practice.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

sources of information.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research and develop goals for own practice

1.1 Identify own professional goals and aspirations in the context of chosen area of practice

1.2 Identify and consult with key people to support identified goals and aspirations

1.3 Evaluate factors that affect contemporary practice in chosen area, including specific opportunities

1.4 Question self and others about future directions for practice

1.5 Identify and review opportunities and ideas in a range of new and emerging disciplines and contexts

1.6 Develop goals for overall practice direction, based on research, review and individual personal circumstances

2. Identify key sustainability issues in own practice

2.1 Identify and investigate key components of sustainable professional practice in chosen area of work

2.2 Evaluate current practice and determine opportunities to enhance sustainability

2.3 Research and synthesise information to support future professional practice

3. Take action to implement sustainable individual practice

3.1 Develop practical and innovative strategies to enhance sustainability of practice

3.2 Develop and nurture own professional networks, and engage in ongoing collaboration with peers and others

3.3 Engage in sustainable work practices in all areas of activity

3.4 Integrate practices that support own lifelong learning in chosen field

3.5 Challenge and refine own ideas and strategies for developing professional practice

3.6 Evaluate constraints and limitations, and take action to address them as appropriate

Evidence of the ability to:

research and collaborate with informed others to identify development ideas and issues relevant to own practice

develop realistic goals for own practice based on research and review

identify opportunities to enhance sustainability in own practice and implement strategies to harness them

develop and implement professional development activities that enhance the sustainability of own practice.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the professional context for a given area of practice in terms of opportunities and constraints

describe how the following factors affect contemporary practice:

buying trends

economic considerations

impacts of technology on practice

lifestyle trends

location of practice

social issues

intellectual property considerations

summarise the tools, techniques and strategies used by practitioners to build sustainable practice

explain key aspects of individual, social, economic, environmental sustainability, and how they impact on a particular area of practice.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

sources of information.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify own professional goals and aspirations in the context of chosen area of practice 
Identify and consult with key people to support identified goals and aspirations 
Evaluate factors that affect contemporary practice in chosen area, including specific opportunities 
Question self and others about future directions for practice 
Identify and review opportunities and ideas in a range of new and emerging disciplines and contexts 
Develop goals for overall practice direction, based on research, review and individual personal circumstances 
Identify and investigate key components of sustainable professional practice in chosen area of work 
Evaluate current practice and determine opportunities to enhance sustainability 
Research and synthesise information to support future professional practice 
Develop practical and innovative strategies to enhance sustainability of practice 
Develop and nurture own professional networks, and engage in ongoing collaboration with peers and others 
Engage in sustainable work practices in all areas of activity 
Integrate practices that support own lifelong learning in chosen field 
Challenge and refine own ideas and strategies for developing professional practice 
Evaluate constraints and limitations, and take action to address them as appropriate 

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