Implement professional practice

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCWRK507A, 'Implement professional practice'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Implement professional practice' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Investigate and analyse business structures and working practices

1.1. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the job role.

1.2. Define the roles of various personnel working in a business practice or organisation.

1.3. Formulate a range of management approaches and methodologies suitable for business development.

2. Develop legal, professional and ethical responsibilities working in industry

2.1. Develop methods of sourcing policies, regulations and standards relevant to a project.

2.2. Observe the legal and ethical responsibilities of the job role.

2.3. Identify and describe legislation governing protection of intellectual property in Australia and internationally.

2.4. Identify issues that need to be addressed when entering into a client / practitioner agreement.

2.5. Undertake a range of contracts / agreements used in the industry and demonstrate their application.

2.6. Implement the ethical and legal responsibilities in expert witness roles, provision of legal evidence and provision of expert advice.

3. Evaluate&reflect upon own practice

3.1. Demonstrate and promote sustainable practices in own work and the work of others.

3.2. Analyse own work to identify influences, style, market relevance and quality in conjunction with supervisors and/or peers.

3.3. Feedback is actively sought and accepted non defensively.

4. Develop a professional practice plan to meet professional goals

4.1. Develop personal and professional goals and objectives.

4.2. Identify strengths and weaknesses in relation to goals and objectives.

4.3. Evaluate own capacity to meet goals and objectives.

4.4. Develop a professional development plan to enhance professional capabilities.

4.5. Document a professional practice plan designed to support the achievement of goals.

5. Operate within an agreed ethical code of practice/ethics

5.1. Own practice is assessed against identified objectives or code of ethics using a range of valid evidence.

5.2. The effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in work with clients is recognised.

5.3. Build client relationships in accordance with identified objectives or code of ethics.

5.4. Realistic goals and targets for self development are established.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCWRK507A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC50810 - Diploma of Production Nursery Management
  • AHC50510 - Diploma of Arboriculture
  • AHC50610 - Diploma of Landscape Design
  • AHC51610 - Diploma of Irrigation Management
  • AHC51210 - Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation
  • AHC50410 - Diploma of Horticulture