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Maintain and enhance professional practice

Maintain and enhance professional practice

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLED503
State Code
AUG95
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
080305 - Personal Management Training
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by individuals to manage their own professional development and ongoing performance.This unit addresses the process required to maintain a high level of professional performance in a particular field. It includes modelling high standards of performance according to professional standards and procedures, and the processes and outcomes involved in determining professional development needs and participating in associated activities.It applies to individuals who are required to maintain and manage their professional development at a high standard. Its application in the workplace will be determined by the job role of the individual and the legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Model high standards of performance
  • 1.1 Ensure personal performance is consistent with the organisation's goals and objectives
  • 1.2 Ensure work goals and plans reflect individual responsibilities in accordance with organisational and legal requirements
2. Determine personal development needs
  • 2.1 Assess personal skills and knowledge against relevant benchmarks to determine development needs and priorities
  • 2.2 Identify changes in professional practices and codes of conduct
  • 2.3 Use feedback from colleagues and clients to identify personal learning needs and areas of professional development
  • 2.4 Identify future career options
  • 2.5 Update and document personal learning needs
  • 2.6 Discuss personal development needs with relevant personnel for inclusion in professional development plan
3. Participate in professional development activities
  • 3.1 Select development opportunities suitable to personal learning styles to support continuous learning and maintain currency of professional practice
  • 3.2 Participate in professional networks to support continuous learning and to maintain professional practice
  • 3.3 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 professional practice and integrate into work performance
  • 4.2 Use feedback from colleagues, supervisors, staff and clients to identify and introduce improvements in work performance
  • 4.3 Identify innovative and responsive approaches for improving professional practice using continuous improvement techniques and processes
  • 4.4 Track progress through a personal portfolio or other mechanism
  • 4.5 Manage records, reports and recommendations for improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB899 BSBLED503A Maintain and enhance professional practice Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD50 BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development Unit of competency