CHCPRP003 Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice
Engaging in reflection is an important part of being an effective counsellor. This module will explore how counsellors can evaluate and enhance their practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
Trigger Warning
This module may include content that deals with sensitive and emotionally challenging topics. Some of the topics covered in this course may include trauma, abuse, addiction, mental health issues, and relationship difficulties. These topics may evoke strong emotions, memories, or reactions in some learners. It is important to prioritise your own self-care and seek support as needed.
Overview
Topic 1: Introduction
Unit overview and outcomes - CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Topic 2: Reflection on Your Own Practice
In this topic of the module you will learn about the process and importance of becoming a reflective practitioner. Being a reflective practitioner is more than simply thinking about past experiences and events, it is about considering these experiences in a critical manner and planning how to improve.
This section of the Study Guide will introduce you to some of the methods and techniques that you will be able to use to reflect upon your own practice as a counsellor.
Topic 3: Enhancing Your Own Practice
In this topic of the module you will learn how to use your reflections to enhance and improve upon your practice. By evaluating your work, you will be able to determine whether improvements are needed and seek out further training and advice. You will also learn about the importance of ensuring you have enough support around you, as well as recognising requirements for self-care and developing a self-development plan that allows you to continue to grow as a practitioner.
Topic 4: Facilitating Ongoing Professional Development
In this topic of the module you will learn about the considerations that are required to facilitate your ongoing professional development. This will include introducing you to the processes of professional development, including appraisal and review mechanisms. You will also learn how counsellors can keep up to date with industry developments and expand their skills and knowledge.
Unit Title
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice.
Unit Purpose
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this unit.
Resources/Readings
Readings A – G are located at the end of this module.
Suggested Hours
Although everyone will work at their own pace, we suggest you allow approximately 120 hours to complete this unit competently, including seminars, tutorials, assignments and any practical activities.
Time Frame
The recommended time frame this unit is 100 hours.
Assessment
This unit will be assessed by completing the CHCPRP003 Assessments.
Upon completion of this unit, you should be able to:
| Element | Performance Criteria |
|---|---|
| 1. Reflect on own practice |
1.1 Undertake self-evaluation in conjunction with supervisors and/or peers 1.2 Reflect on and recognise the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in practice 1.3 Share two-way, open and evaluative feedback with co-workers or peers 1.4 Actively seek and reflect on feedback from clients, organisations or other relevant sources |
| 2. Enhance own practice |
2.1 Determine improvements needed based on own evaluation and feedback from others 2.2 Identify potential support networks both internal and external to the organisation 2.3 Seek specialist advice or further training where need is identified 2.4 Recognise requirements for self-care and identify requirements for additional support 2.5 Devise, document and implement a self-development plan that sets realistic goals and targets |
| 3. Facilitate ongoing professional development |
3.1 Access and review information on current and emerging industry developments and use these to improve practice 3.2 Assess and confirm own practice against ethical and legal requirements and opportunities 3.3 Identify and engage with opportunities to extend and expand own expertise 3.4 Regularly participate in review processes as a commitment to upgrading skills and knowledge |
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
- Legal and ethical considerations for reviewing and improving own practice, including:
- Codes of practice
- Duty of care
- Rights and responsibilities of workers and employers
- Work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations
- Models and processes of professional reflection
- Professional development opportunities, including:
- Industry networking
- Professional associations
- Training requirements and options
- Informal and formal ways of learning and developing
- Principles and techniques for:
- Creating a personal development plan
- Personal goal setting
- Setting realistic timeframes
- Measuring progress and performance
- Types of work methods and practices which can improve performance
- Learning styles and how they relate to different individuals
Performance Evidence
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- Undertaken a structured process to reflect on an improve own practice and created 1 personal development plan that includes:
- Goals
- Timeframes
- Ways of measuring progress
