The assessment task is due on the date specified by your assessor. Any variations to this arrangement must be approved in writing by your assessor. Submit this document with any required evidence attached. See “Specifications” below fordetails. Note: Ensure you keep an electronic copy of this completed assessment for futureuse. Throughout this unit, you will be expected to show your competency of the elements through observations or demonstrations. Your instructor will have a list of demonstrations you must complete or tasks to be observed. The observations and demonstrations will be completed as well as the activities found in this workbook. An explanation of demonstrations and observations: Demonstration is off-the-job A demonstration will require: ? Performing a skill or task that is asked of you; ? Undertaking a simulation exercise. Observation is on-the-job The observation will usually require: ? Performing a work-based skill ortask; ? Interaction with colleagues and/or customers. Your instructor will inform you of which one of the above they would like you to do. The demonstration/observation will cover one of the unit’s elements. The observation/demonstration will take place either in the workplace or the training environment, depending on the task to be undertaken and whether it is an observation or demonstration. Your instructor will ensure you are provided with the correct equipment and/or materials to complete the task. They will also inform you of how long you have to complete the task. CHCPOL003 SUMMATIVE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT Research and apply evidence to practice Observation/Demonstration CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice Page 2 of 12 Version: 2.0 10/2020 © 2020 TrainSmart Australia SUMMATIVE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT You must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in Elements of this unit: 1. Use a structured approach to counselling 2. Establish the nature of the helping relationship 3. Confirm the helping relationship You should also demonstrate the following foundation skills ? Initiative and enterprise ? Learning ? Numeracy ? Oral communication ? Planning and organising ? Problem solving ? Reading ? Self-management ? Teamwork ? Technology ? Writing You also 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: ? different reasons for undertaking research: o comparison o hypothesis testing o trend identification o own knowledge extension o strengthen quality of own practice ? sources of information, including established information sources and current research within own area of practice ? principles and models of evidence-based practice, including: o rules of evidence o duty of care requirements associated with evidence-based practice o differences between evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and