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BSBCRT411
Apply critical thinking to work practices

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

The unit applies to individuals who evaluate existing or proposed work practices. These individuals are typically responsible for reviewing or developing work processes, products or services that may be proposed or already existing.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

develop solutions for two different workplace limitations using critical thinking concepts.

In the course of the above the candidate must:

use a range of critical thinking techniques to identify and address limitations in workplace practices

ask questions to broaden understanding of task requirements

use various information sources to provide answers to proposed questions

develop a proposal to articulate to a broad range of workplace stakeholders a solution to an identified issue

incorporate feedback and self-reflection to critically assess performance.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

critical thinking concepts and the value of applying such approaches in a work environment

key characteristics of critical thinking processes

sources of reliable information relevant to workplace practices

key components of decision- making frameworks

features and limitations of workplace practices

legislative requirements relating to workplace practices

components of self-evaluation and development.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

technology, software and resources required to implement and maintain internal control procedures

corporate governance documentation required for role

organisational operational policies and procedures required for role.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

develop solutions for two different workplace limitations using critical thinking concepts.

In the course of the above the candidate must:

use a range of critical thinking techniques to identify and address limitations in workplace practices

ask questions to broaden understanding of task requirements

use various information sources to provide answers to proposed questions

develop a proposal to articulate to a broad range of workplace stakeholders a solution to an identified issue

incorporate feedback and self-reflection to critically assess performance.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

critical thinking concepts and the value of applying such approaches in a work environment

key characteristics of critical thinking processes

sources of reliable information relevant to workplace practices

key components of decision- making frameworks

features and limitations of workplace practices

legislative requirements relating to workplace practices

components of self-evaluation and development.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

technology, software and resources required to implement and maintain internal control procedures

corporate governance documentation required for role

organisational operational policies and procedures required for role.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify key characteristics of critical thinking processes 
Evaluate situations in which critical thinking concepts are applied in work practices 
Articulate benefits of applying critical thinking practices in the workplace 
Analyse existing and proposed work practices and identify limitations 
Locate informationon selected work practices for the development of solutions 
Determine solutions for workplace limitations using critical thinking concepts 
Develop a proposal for solutions using a decision-making framework according to organisational policies and procedures 
Present ideas for solutions and justify decision making process to relevant stakeholders 
Review decision making practices in the work area 
Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders on use of critical thinking from relevant stakeholders 
Identify areas for self-development in relation to own job role 
Develop plan for future process evaluations and incorporate improvements identified 

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