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Research and apply personality and development theories

Research and apply personality and development theories

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCSL004
State Code
AWB38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research key concepts and constructs of theories of personality and human development, and link those to counselling practice.This unit applies to individuals whose job role involves working with clients on personal and psychological issues within established policies, procedures and guidelines.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research theories of personality and human development
  • 1.1 Identify and access sources of information on theories of personality and human development
  • 1.2 Read and interpret information, distilling key themes and messages for counselling work
  • 1.3 Document and organise information to support current and future practice
2. Link theories to own practice
  • 2.1 Evaluate potential applications of personality and lifespan development theories in the counselling process
  • 2.2 Analyse individual behaviour using theoretical concepts of personality and lifespan development
  • 2.3 Assist clients to understand their personal history drawing on theoretical approaches
  • 2.4 Draw on theories to address specific client issues and challenges
3. Update and maintain knowledge of theoretical trends
  • 3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand own knowledge of theory
  • 3.2 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into own practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2365 CHCCSL504A Apply personality and development theories Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZA0 CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling Qualification
AYY6 CHC81215 Graduate Certificate In Statutory Child Protection Qualification