Qcf Level 5

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Unit Title: Sector unit number Level: Credit value: Guided learning hours: Unit Reference Number: Promote professional development SHC 52 4 4 33 L/602/2578 Unit purpose and aim The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills required to promote the professional duty to maintain the currency of knowledge and skills and the need to continually reflect on and improve practice. Learning Outcomes The Learner will: 1 Understand principles of professional development Assessment Criteria The Learner can: 1.1 Explain the importance of continually improving knowledge and practice 1.2 Analyse potential barriers to professional development 1.3 Compare the use of different sources and systems of support for professional development 1.4 Explain factors to consider when selecting opportunities and activities for keeping knowledge and practice up to date 2.1 Evaluate own knowledge and performance against standards and benchmarks 2.2 Prioritise development goals and targets to meet expected standards Sources and systems of support may include: • Formal support • Informal support • Supervision • Appraisal • Mentoring • Within the organisation • Beyond the organisation Exemplification 2 Be able to prioritise goals and targets for own professional development Standards and benchmarks may include: • Codes of practice • Regulations • Minimum/essential standards • National occupational standards © OCR 2010 1 Learning Outcomes 3 Be able to prepare a professional development plan Assessment Criteria 3.1 Select learning opportunities to meet development objectives and reflect personal learning style 3.2 Produce a plan for own professional development, using an appropriate source of support 3.3 Establish a process to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan 4.1 Compare models of reflective practice 4.2 Explain the importance of
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