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Implement professional practice

Implement professional practice

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK516
State Code
OFB32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
080305 - Personal Management Training
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement professional practice, including applying ethical standards in dealing with clients, contractors and other stakeholders and conducting business contracts to the required standard.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the implementation of professional practice, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Investigate and analyse business structures and working practices
  • 1.1 Define 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 Identify and follow 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 agreement
  • 2.5 Identify the application of a range of contracts and agreements used in the industry
  • 2.6 Implement the ethical and legal responsibilities in expert witness roles, provision of legal evidence and provision of expert advice
  • 2.7 Apply workplace health and safety requirements applicable to the workplace and job role
3. Evaluate and 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 supervisor and peers
  • 3.3 Seek and accept feedback
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 Assess own practice against identified objectives or code of ethics using a range of valid evidence
  • 5.2 Identify the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in work with clients
  • 5.3 Build client relationships in accordance with identified objectives or code of ethics
  • 5.4 Establish realistic goals and targets for self-development
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ41 AHCWRK507 Implement professional practice Unit of competency