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Apply critical thinking techniques

Apply critical thinking techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBCRT101
State Code
AUL47
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
120599 - Employment Skills Programmes, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use fundamental critical thinking skills in work and life situations. It applies to individuals who need the capacity to think critically, ask essential questions and consider answers to those questions. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Examine the value of curiosity and questioning
  • 1.1 Investigate the value of curiosity and questioning in both work and life situations
  • 1.2 Discuss how different types of questions and styles of questioning apply in diverse situations
2 Develop the habit of asking questions and wondering why
  • 2.1 Reflect on and wonder about issues and situations
  • 2.2 Ask questions of self to challenge and expand individual thinking
  • 2.3 Ask questions of others in a constructive way to seek broader knowledge and understanding
  • 2.4 Identify situations when too much wondering and questioning may be inappropriate or ineffective
  • 2.5 Assess the best ways to structure questions for different situations
3 Contribute to answers as well as questions
  • 3.1 Take responsibility for answering questions as well as for asking them
  • 3.2 From many possible questions, determine the key question to be answered
  • 3.3 Identify and access information needed to answer the question
  • 3.4 Sort the facts from other information in developing a response
  • 3.5 Check own preconceptions and assumptions and determine their validity
  • 3.6 Reach a considered conclusion or answer, without ruling out more questions or further exploration
  • 3.7 Use conclusions and answers in positive, practical and timely ways
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0644 BSBCRT101A Apply critical thinking techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG09 BSBCRT201 Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills Unit of competency