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

CUVPRP502A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare for sustainable professional practice

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency CUVPRP502A - Prepare for sustainable professional practice
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish professional practice goals and to determine how practice can be developed in a sustainable way. A sustainable practice is one that takes account of all aspects of sustainability – individual, social, environmental and economic.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Professional practitioners across all sectors and areas of expertise must consider the sustainability of their practice.At this level, an individual is beginning the journey of establishing a professional practice. This is a largely self-directed activity, but may involve some mentoring and guidance as required.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Develop own practice goals
  • Reflect on professional goals and aspirations in the context of chosen area of practice
  • Identify and make contact with key people to support individual reflection
  • Evaluate factors that affect contemporary practice in chosen area, including specific opportunities
  • Question self and others about future directions for practice
  • Look for opportunities and ideas beyond the obvious
  • Develop goals that take account of individual personal circumstances
  • Make decisions about overall practice direction, based on reflection and research
       
Element: Identify key sustainability issues
  • Identify and investigate the key components of sustainable professional practice in chosen area of work
  • Evaluate current practice and determine opportunities to enhance sustainability
  • Research and collate information to support future professional practice
       
Element: Take action to develop sustainable individual practice
  • Develop practical and innovative strategies to enhance sustainability of practice
  • Develop and nurture own professional networks
  • Engage in sustainable work practices in all areas of activity
  • Recognise and integrate the idea of lifelong learning into practice
  • Engage in ongoing collaboration with peers and others
  • Challenge and refine own ideas and strategies for developing professional practice
       


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.

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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

develop realistic goals for own practice grounded in research and reflection

develop a set of actions to enhance the sustainability of individual practice

apply knowledge of key aspects of individual, social, economic and environmental sustainability.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

industry networks and information.

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:

evaluation of presentation or documentation prepared by the candidate detailing goals and plans to achieve a sustainable practice

questioning and discussion about candidate’s professional plans

participation in discussions with the candidate and others about sustainable practice in a given area

review of portfolios of evidence

review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to collaborate with others on practice development issues

critical thinking and analytical skills to reflect on complex issues and make judgements and decisions about those issues

initiative and enterprise skills to develop new ideas for developing sustainable practice

learning and self-management skills to engage in and commit to an ongoing process of professional development and lifelong learning

literacy skills to interpret varied information dealing with complex issues from a range of sources

numeracy skills to investigate issues around financial viability of own practice

planning and organising skills to develop and action strategies for overall practice development

problem-solving skills to adjust to constraints and limitations

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool

Required knowledge

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

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

professional opportunities in own area of practice, across other areas of related practice and across the business and community more generally

intellectual property issues and legislation and how they impact on the operation of a professional practice

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

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.

Goals and aspirations may relate to:

creative impulse

desire for collaboration

exhibition or performance ambitions

employment within public or private organisations

income

lifestyle

locations for work

professional credibility

professional networks

self-employment

status.

Key people may include:

community Elders

family members

mentors

peers

potential customers

potential employers

professional associations

recruitment agencies

teachers.

Factors that affect contemporary practice may be:

buying trends

current concerns in the community

economic

ideological

impacts of technology on practice

lifestyle trends

location of practice

political climate

social issues.

Questions may be:

am I good enough?

does my family life support my aspirations?

how do other creative practitioners do this?

how much money do I need?

how quickly do I want to achieve it?

what are the opportunities in my local market?

what do I need to learn now and over time?

what do I want to achieve?

who do I need to talk to?

Opportunities beyond the obvious may include opportunities:

across disciplines and genres

in community service or health contexts

in industries across the full spectrum of the economy

involving collaboration with professionals in different sectors

using new and emerging materials and technologies.

Individual personal circumstances may relate to:

availability of time for developing practice

ability to further develop skills

family obligations

financial needs

geography and location

health

lifestyle objectives

scope of existing skills

work / life balance.

Key components of sustainable professional practice are:

economic:

financially viable

job opportunities

sound financial management

environmental:

effective use of physical resources

minimisation of waste

protection of the physical environment

use of alternative materials and processes

human:

lifelong learning

own professional development

personal health and nutrition

safety of self

stress management

social:

acknowledgment of the intellectual property of others

legal activity

community engagement

safety of others

social responsibility, such as taxation.

Opportunities to enhance sustainability may include:

additional safety measures in work space

adopting new technology as a habit

applying for grants

applying for employment with arts organisations

establishing new networks

greater collaboration with others

further study and skill development

identifying philanthropic opportunities

improved nutrition

improved marketing and promotion

effective financial management systems

seeking assistance from experts

setting up shared studio space.

Information may include:

business planning advice

ideas, self-generated or from others

industry publications

marketing advice

promotional ideas

taxation information

training opportunities.

Collaboration may involve:

engaging in professional networks

participating in a community of practice

sharing ideas and information

working on joint projects.

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
Reflect on professional goals and aspirations in the context of chosen area of practice 
Identify and make contact with key people to support individual reflection 
Evaluate factors that affect contemporary practice in chosen area, including specific opportunities 
Question self and others about future directions for practice 
Look for opportunities and ideas beyond the obvious 
Develop goals that take account of individual personal circumstances 
Make decisions about overall practice direction, based on reflection and research 
Identify and investigate the key components of sustainable professional practice in chosen area of work 
Evaluate current practice and determine opportunities to enhance sustainability 
Research and collate information to support future professional practice 
Develop practical and innovative strategies to enhance sustainability of practice 
Develop and nurture own professional networks 
Engage in sustainable work practices in all areas of activity 
Recognise and integrate the idea of lifelong learning into practice 
Engage in ongoing collaboration with peers and others 
Challenge and refine own ideas and strategies for developing professional practice 

Forms

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