ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Model high standards of performance

1.1 Incorporate individual responsibilities and accountabilities into personal work plans in accordance with organisational and legal requirements.

1.2 Model appropriate professional techniques and strategies.

1.3 Apply ethical and inclusive practices in professional practice.

2. Determine personal development needs

2.1 Assess own knowledge and skills against relevant benchmarks to determine development needs and priorities.

2.2 Seek input from other relevant personnel about own development needs and priorities.

2.3 Identify ways to update and maintain currency of evaluation practices and prepare a vocational training plan.

2.4 Combine a vocational training plan and personal development objectives into an overall professional development plan.

3. Participate in professional development activities

3.1 Select and implement development opportunities to support continuous learning and maintain currency of professional practice.

3.2 Participate in professional networks to support continuous learning and maintain currency of professional practice.

3.3 Engage in processes which include observing peers and providing feedback.

3.4 Invite peers and others to observe and provide feedback on own practices.

3.5 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 on professional practice and integrate information into work performance.

4.2 Use feedback from colleagues and clients to identify and introduce improvements in work performance.

4.3 Document professional development activities, learning and planned changes in behaviours in accordance with the organisation’s systems and processes.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

communication skills to:

obtain feedback from colleagues and clients

participate in professional networks

consult with colleagues and clients

interpersonal skills to:

participate in industry events and activities

build professional relationships and networks

engage with peers professionally to give and receive feedback constructively

leadership skills to:

influence and motivate others

guide and support others

make informed decisions and recommendations

literacy skills to:

read and interpret evaluation information such as legal and organisational policy documents

complete and maintain records related to professional development

reflection skills to systematically evaluate personal work practices to improve performance or understanding

research skills to:

keep up with trends in evaluation

identify relevant industry affiliations

keep up with trends, changes and developments in own area of specialty

self-evaluation skills to:

identify gaps in skills or knowledge

obtain competencies to meet current and future organisational objectives

analyse and identify opportunities to improve training and assessment practices

time management skills to:

organise professional development activities

Required Knowledge

organisational goals and objectives

organisational processes, procedures and opportunities relating to professional development

continuous improvement techniques and processes and their application

social and education trends and changes impacting on the evaluation environment, such as:

policy changes

technological changes

cultural changes

economic changes

networks relevant to professional practice

ethical and inclusive principles and practices associated with assessment of competence

types and availability of development activities and opportunities.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

model appropriate professional techniques and strategies

contribute to own professional development plan

network and use technology to gain information and other support

participate in professional development activities and maintain currency of skills and knowledge in evaluation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

No specific requirements

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Vocational training plan may include::

self assessment of current skills and knowledge

identified areas requiring development

identified opportunities for development

procedures for development including:

work-team meetings

professional practice groups

industry contact

training

job rotation

conferences

research

return to industry

industry visits

Professional development plan may include:

both vocational training plan and personal career objectives

the organisation's professional development plan for each individual staff member, outlining:

work and personal career objectives

identified areas requiring development

learning opportunities and activities

relevant work activities and projects

links to organisational training needs profile

link to organisation’s strategic plan