CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve
own professional practice
CHCPRP003
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
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About this assessment
This Unit of Competency forms a part of the CHC Community Services Training Package. All components of this document meet
the defined requirements by both the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and the CHC Training Package. If you would like
additional information about this unit…
To access the Unit of Competency details, type the unit code in… https://training.gov.au/Search
For ACCCO’s mapping documents against the Unit of Competency criteria, contact ACCCO Head Office.
ACCCO’s approach to assessment
General information about assessment is found in the Student Handbook. This includes details about:
Types of assessment
Copyright and plagiarism, including action taken if this is breached
Access and equity, including adjusting assessment for students with disabilities
Appealing results, including the process to be taken
Please ensure you have a full understanding of the information in the Student Handbook before commencing this assessment.
If there is additional information specific to this assessment, it will appear in this document under the specific assessment item.
Resources needed for this assessment
Access to documentation or resources may be required for assessment of this Unit of Competency. This list is outlined in the
beginning of the Learning Guide or provided in class for this unit. All documents selected are available for free download from
various recognised authorities.
To complete the on the job requirements, students will need to be working in or completing vocational placement in an approved
workplace with an appropriate supervisor. Please consult the ‘Instructions for on the job assessment” page in this document for
specific information.
Obtaining additional assistance
If you need help at any time, please contact your ACCCO Trainer/Assessor. Where this person isn’t available, please contact
head office on phone 1300 139 406 or email
[email protected] Additional information about obtaining help is outlined in the Learning Guide for this unit.
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Instructions for assessment tasks – general information
This unit is assessed both in theory and practice. This means that you will need to complete both the theoretical assessment
(assessment of your knowledge) as well as a practical assessment in an approved workplace (assessment of the application of
your knowledge and your skills)
Please note: Every assessment task must be marked as satisfactory in order for overall competency to be achieved. No
formal recognition can be awarded for partial completion of the unit eg just completing theory.
Assessment of theory
Assessment of theory is the first stage in the assessment phase. This is Part A of your assessment.
Details of your assessment items are included in the pages to follow. Please ensure you read these carefully, complete all
sections as directed.
Once all parts of your theoretical assessment are complete, it is your responsibility to:
1. Keep the copy of your assessment until you graduate from this qualification. ACCCO has strict measures to protect all
assessment items, however acknowledges circumstances which cannot be controlled (such as postal loss, technical, fire
or accidental damage) contribute to the loss of student work. Due to meeting legislative and/or contract requirements,
ACCCO may ask for a copy of an assessment item at any time until graduation, and students will need to comply with
that request. Students who did not keep a copy of assessment items for any reason will need to re-complete the
assessment to meet their assessment obligations.
2. Sign the “Declaration of Authenticity” found on the “Overall Assessment Report” (last page of this document) and ensure
you include this when submitting your assessment. Your ACCCO Trainer/Assessor will not accept your assessment
unless this has been provided. Signing this form indicates:
a. The assessment is your own work (please read the policy on “Plagiarism” in our Student Handbook for details
of what happens if it isn’t your own work)
b. That a copy has been kept by you as per point 1 above.
Please also…
Maintain confidentiality at all times. Use first names of children only; refer to Educators by the role they hold rather by
name; and say “at the workplace” rather than specifically naming the title of the workplace.
Appropriately acknowledge other people’s work by using a Harvard referencing style. For example when quoting work,
say “Smith (2000:11) states….” and then place the full reference at the end of your assessment: Smith L., (2000)
Children at Play, 4th edition, Lang Publishing Australia. Plagiarism is not acceptable in any form.
Abide by copyright legislation in reproducing work.
Assessment of practice
Once you have completed the theory assessment, you can commence on the assessment of practice. This is Part B and Part C
of your assessment and is outlined on the ‘On the Job Assessment’ page. Part A of this unit will provide tasks to be completed on
the job which will lead to the On the Job assessment.
Assessment of practice includes completion of various tasks outlined in the:
1. Supervisor Report completed by your workplace supervisor
2. Observation Report completed by the ACCCO Trainer/Assessor during his/her visits with you at the service. Please
ensure this is available to them on their visit
Depending on your training contract, a training plan report may need to be completed
Submitting this assessment:
Please ensure you have completed the box at the top of the “Overall Assessment Page” (the last page of this document) and sign
the declaration, then submit this entire document to your ACCCO Trainer/Assessor for marking at the next training session or…
- post to: ACCCO, 161 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
- email to:
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Part A – Workplace project
Instructions to the student:
The following questions have been designed to obtain your knowledge in relation to the Assessment Requirements for this unit. Therefore,
please read the question carefully, and answer it in full (unless otherwise instructed by your ACCCO Trainer/Assessor). Your responses
should aim to demonstrate that you have acquired the knowledge and skills required to be deemed competent in this unit.
Please refer to the Learning Guide or classroom documentation if you need to extend you knowledge and skills to successfully answer the
question.
For this project, you need to reflect on and improve your professional practice in an ACECQA Approved Service or in a school.
This will fit in line with the following model of reflective practice:
Question/Analyse
What is happening? Why? How?
When? Who benefits? Who is
disadvantaged? What could be
improved?
Reflect
Act/Do
Change or modify your
practice
Reflect
Review
Monitor changes you make and
re-think or take new action if
necessary.
What happened? Why?
Did I achieve my objectives?
What did I learn?
Collect information
Identify an issue or topic
Gather evidence
Talk to children, families, other
professionals
Reflect
Plan
Based on what you learned,
decide whether change is
necessary.
Reflect
Kennedy & Stonehouse (2012) VEYLDF Practice Principle Guide 8: Reflective Practice: Victoria
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1. Collecting information phase: Commence this task by accessing the job description for
the role you can hold as a part of completing this qualification. In the space below, write
three of the responsibilities* you will need to work towards and a brief description of the
standards and/or expectations you must meet.
* Please note, over the duration of this assessment you will be implementing strategies to
improve your performance against these responsibilities, so ensure you select areas or
topics which can be achieved in this timeframe.
Job role:
Job responsibility as listed
on the job description
Brief description of any standards and/or expectations that must be met
eg level of responsibility, job limitations, legal, ethical, current research, policy, philosophy
1
2
3
Actively supervising children
at all times - Not leaving children unsupervised at any time- Ensuring children who cannot assist themselves at toilet times are assisted.
- Supervising children especially during outdoor play and eating times to
avoid any accidents.
Maintain confidentiality of
issues relating to
children, families and
staff
- Keeping records confidential
- Treating children and their families with respect at all times
Interact positively and
respectfully with children
at all times
- Supports children's individual capabilities and self-help skills and under direction
- Supports the learning and participation of children with individual needs
- Maintain secure and trusting relationships with all children
Resolving children's
disputes amicably and in
an educating manner
Responds and interacts with children in a sensitive , nurturing and friendly way during
play, care and routine times
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2. Questions/analyse phase. Over the course of no less than a week (or 5 shifts if you are
not working full time) reflect on your performance and practice each of these
responsibilities.
a) What questions are you going to ask to analyse the current practice that is occurring,
and to guide your reflection? Ensure these questions are specific to the responsibilities
you selected, and allow you to include the following at least once…
Self-evaluate your performance and practice against the standards
Include open and evaluative feedback from others (such as your supervisor,
coworkers or clients) in your reflection.
Access current and/or emerging industry developments
Understand how your values, beliefs and behaviour may affect your performance in these areas.
Your reflections can be written in any format you choose, and may include reflective diary entries, anecdotal information,
transcript of conversations, links to professional learning with your thoughts, or any other strategy which supports you to answer
your questions in 3a.
While the next 5 pages have been provided for you to write your reflections of your practice. If you wish to use another format you
may do this and submit it with your assessment.
How well are children being supervised
How can we improve the supervision procedure
How can I learn from my peers to better supervising the children
What resources can help in improving interaction with children
How can I ensure I am at my best behavior with children at all times
What can I do to destress and calm, if I get stressed and might be a little unwelcoming towards the children
What can help me keep confidential matters confidential
What steps can I take in ensuring confidentiality of student and family matters
Conflict resolution
How can I help children learn from conflicts?
How can I manage conflicts amicably?
What skills can help me better manage children’s conflicts?
What do other educators do in situations of conflict?
What resources can help me in learning more about conflict resolution?
Maintaining confidentiality
How can I improve the confidentiality policy of our centre?
How can I ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times?
What skills can I develop to help me better maintain confidentiality?
How is confidentiality handled in other centers?
What resources can help me create a trusting relationship with parents and children?
Supervising children at all times
How can I improve my supervision of children?
How can I ensure that children are supervised at all times?
What skills can I develop to help me...