Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBLED503 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain and enhance professional practice

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBLED503 - Maintain and enhance professional practice
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the 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.It 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.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Model high standards of performance
  • 1.1 Ensure personal performance is consistent with the organisation's goals and objectives
  • Ensure work goals and plans reflect individual responsibilities in accordance with organisational and legal requirements
       
Element: Determine personal development needs
  • Assess personal skills and knowledge against relevant benchmarks to determine development needs and priorities
  • Identify changes in professional practices and codes of conduct
  • Use feedback from colleagues and clients to identify personal learning needs and areas of professional development
  • Identify future career options
  • Update and document personal learning needs
  • Discuss personal development needs with relevant personnel for inclusion in professional development plan
       
Element: Participate in professional development activities
  • Select development opportunities suitable to personal learning styles to support continuous learning and maintain currency of professional practice
  • Participate in professional networks to support continuous learning and to maintain professional practice
  • Use technology to maintain regular communication with relevant networks, organisations and individuals
       
Element: Reflect on and evaluate professional practice
  • Research developments and trends impacting professional practice and integrate into work performance
  • Use feedback from colleagues, supervisors, staff and clients to identify and introduce improvements in work performance
  • Identify innovative and responsive approaches for improving professional practice using continuous improvement techniques and processes
  • Track progress through a personal portfolio or other mechanism
  • Manage records, reports and recommendations for improvement
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

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 professional practice and integrate 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 using 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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

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 professional practice and integrate 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 using 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

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
1.1 Ensure personal performance is consistent with the organisation's goals and objectives 
Ensure work goals and plans reflect individual responsibilities in accordance with organisational and legal requirements 
Assess personal skills and knowledge against relevant benchmarks to determine development needs and priorities 
Identify changes in professional practices and codes of conduct 
Use feedback from colleagues and clients to identify personal learning needs and areas of professional development 
Identify future career options 
Update and document personal learning needs 
Discuss personal development needs with relevant personnel for inclusion in professional development plan 
Select development opportunities suitable to personal learning styles to support continuous learning and maintain currency of professional practice 
Participate in professional networks to support continuous learning and to maintain professional practice 
Use technology to maintain regular communication with relevant networks, organisations and individuals 
Research developments and trends impacting professional practice and integrate into work performance 
Use feedback from colleagues, supervisors, staff and clients to identify and introduce improvements in work performance 
Identify innovative and responsive approaches for improving professional practice using continuous improvement techniques and processes 
Track progress through a personal portfolio or other mechanism 
Manage records, reports and recommendations for improvement 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

BSBLED503 - Maintain and enhance professional practice
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Assessment Record Sheet

BSBLED503 - Maintain and enhance professional practice

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