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BSBSMB407
Manage a small team

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, induct, train and develop staff members to enhance business operations within the parameters of all relevant legislative requirements.

It applies to individuals who operate a small business that stands alone, or is part of a department within a larger organisation. Individuals in this role have a good knowledge of industrial relations and team management and use effective, responsive and supportive communication in workplace interactions.

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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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop staffing plan

1.1 Determine staffing requirements to allow the business to run effectively, in accordance with requirements outlined in the business plan

1.2 Identify and compare existing skills of owner/s and staff with business requirements to identify any gaps

1.3 Develop policies and procedures for owner/s and staff, in accordance with the business plan

2. Recruit, induct, train and retain team

2.1 Develop job or position descriptions, competencies required and selection criteria to meet business’ needs

2.2 Judge information obtained from each candidate against specified selection criteria, and select according to business needs and legal requirements

2.3 Induct new staff members in accordance with policies and procedures of the business

2.4 Make team members aware of their responsibilities and performance requirements as soon as practicable, and take opportunities to coach team members who are unfamiliar with procedures of the business

2.5 Develop and implement a staff development program and career paths based on requirements of business and staff competencies

2.6 Advertise staff vacancies appropriately in accordance with staffing plan

3. Comply with industrial relations obligations

3.1 Clarify workplace rights and obligations of employers and employees, in accordance with legal requirements and codes of practice

3.2 Counsel staff, if required, in a positive and constructive manner and record outcomes accurately

4. Maintain staff records

4.1 Develop staff records system to provide timely and accurate information, in accordance with confidentiality, legal and taxation requirements

4.2 Monitor and accurately maintain system for recording and retrieving personnel and payroll information, and seek specialist advice where required

5. Manage staff

5.1 Regularly review contribution and skills of self and other team members to ensure performance is in line with agreed performance measures

5.2 Monitor and adjust staffing requirements to respond to any changes in tasks and functions required by the business

5.3 Support and encourage staff, and acknowledge and reward their contribution

5.4 Regularly provide opportunities for staff to discuss work related issues

5.5 Develop contingency plans to cope with unexpected or extreme situations and take appropriate corrective action as required

6. Review team performance

6.1 Develop positive and constructive relationships with and between team members

6.2 Review and update team objectives in support of business goals on a regular basis in consultation with team members

6.3 Identify strengths and weaknesses of team against current and expected work requirements

6.4 Schedule time, on a regular basis, for team members to review work operations to maintain and improve operational efficiency

6.5 Encourage team members to monitor their own performance, suggest improvements and identify professional development needs, in accordance with personal and business requirements

6.6 Monitor and review staff turnover rate

Evidence of the ability to:

use the business plan to:

determine staffing requirements

coordinate skill-gap training where required

develop human resource policies and procedures

develop job descriptions and selection criteria

determine induction processes

implement staff development program

adhere to legal requirements and codes of practice

develop staff records system

conduct ongoing performance measures

communicate effectively with staff members

develop contingency plans

develop strategies to review team performance

monitor and review staff.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

discuss all government legislative requirements relating to staffing the business operation

explain work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities and procedures for managing hazards

summarise relevant industry awards or enterprise agreements

outline staff development pathways

identify training course options for staff development

summarise staff counselling, grievance and disciplinary procedures

identify unfair dismissal legislation and procedures.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Management and Leadership – Small and Micro Business field of work and include access to:

business equipment and resources

relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes

relevant workplace documentation and resources

case studies or where possible, real situations

interaction with others.

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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop staffing plan

1.1 Determine staffing requirements to allow the business to run effectively, in accordance with requirements outlined in the business plan

1.2 Identify and compare existing skills of owner/s and staff with business requirements to identify any gaps

1.3 Develop policies and procedures for owner/s and staff, in accordance with the business plan

2. Recruit, induct, train and retain team

2.1 Develop job or position descriptions, competencies required and selection criteria to meet business’ needs

2.2 Judge information obtained from each candidate against specified selection criteria, and select according to business needs and legal requirements

2.3 Induct new staff members in accordance with policies and procedures of the business

2.4 Make team members aware of their responsibilities and performance requirements as soon as practicable, and take opportunities to coach team members who are unfamiliar with procedures of the business

2.5 Develop and implement a staff development program and career paths based on requirements of business and staff competencies

2.6 Advertise staff vacancies appropriately in accordance with staffing plan

3. Comply with industrial relations obligations

3.1 Clarify workplace rights and obligations of employers and employees, in accordance with legal requirements and codes of practice

3.2 Counsel staff, if required, in a positive and constructive manner and record outcomes accurately

4. Maintain staff records

4.1 Develop staff records system to provide timely and accurate information, in accordance with confidentiality, legal and taxation requirements

4.2 Monitor and accurately maintain system for recording and retrieving personnel and payroll information, and seek specialist advice where required

5. Manage staff

5.1 Regularly review contribution and skills of self and other team members to ensure performance is in line with agreed performance measures

5.2 Monitor and adjust staffing requirements to respond to any changes in tasks and functions required by the business

5.3 Support and encourage staff, and acknowledge and reward their contribution

5.4 Regularly provide opportunities for staff to discuss work related issues

5.5 Develop contingency plans to cope with unexpected or extreme situations and take appropriate corrective action as required

6. Review team performance

6.1 Develop positive and constructive relationships with and between team members

6.2 Review and update team objectives in support of business goals on a regular basis in consultation with team members

6.3 Identify strengths and weaknesses of team against current and expected work requirements

6.4 Schedule time, on a regular basis, for team members to review work operations to maintain and improve operational efficiency

6.5 Encourage team members to monitor their own performance, suggest improvements and identify professional development needs, in accordance with personal and business requirements

6.6 Monitor and review staff turnover rate

Evidence of the ability to:

use the business plan to:

determine staffing requirements

coordinate skill-gap training where required

develop human resource policies and procedures

develop job descriptions and selection criteria

determine induction processes

implement staff development program

adhere to legal requirements and codes of practice

develop staff records system

conduct ongoing performance measures

communicate effectively with staff members

develop contingency plans

develop strategies to review team performance

monitor and review staff.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

discuss all government legislative requirements relating to staffing the business operation

explain work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities and procedures for managing hazards

summarise relevant industry awards or enterprise agreements

outline staff development pathways

identify training course options for staff development

summarise staff counselling, grievance and disciplinary procedures

identify unfair dismissal legislation and procedures.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Management and Leadership – Small and Micro Business field of work and include access to:

business equipment and resources

relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes

relevant workplace documentation and resources

case studies or where possible, real situations

interaction with others.

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine staffing requirements to allow the business to run effectively, in accordance with requirements outlined in the business plan 
Identify and compare existing skills of owner/s and staff with business requirements to identify any gaps 
Develop policies and procedures for owner/s and staff, in accordance with the business plan 
Develop job or position descriptions, competencies required and selection criteria to meet business’ needs 
Judge information obtained from each candidate against specified selection criteria, and select according to business needs and legal requirements 
Induct new staff members in accordance with policies and procedures of the business 
Make team members aware of their responsibilities and performance requirements as soon as practicable, and take opportunities to coach team members who are unfamiliar with procedures of the business 
Develop and implement a staff development program and career paths based on requirements of business and staff competencies 
Advertise staff vacancies appropriately in accordance with staffing plan 
Clarify workplace rights and obligations of employers and employees, in accordance with legal requirements and codes of practice 
Counsel staff, if required, in a positive and constructive manner and record outcomes accurately 
Develop staff records system to provide timely and accurate information, in accordance with confidentiality, legal and taxation requirements 
Monitor and accurately maintain system for recording and retrieving personnel and payroll information, and seek specialist advice where required 
Regularly review contribution and skills of self and other team members to ensure performance is in line with agreed performance measures 
Monitor and adjust staffing requirements to respond to any changes in tasks and functions required by the business 
Support and encourage staff, and acknowledge and reward their contribution 
Regularly provide opportunities for staff to discuss work related issues 
Develop contingency plans to cope with unexpected or extreme situations and take appropriate corrective action as required 
Develop positive and constructive relationships with and between team members 
Review and update team objectives in support of business goals on a regular basis in consultation with team members 
Identify strengths and weaknesses of team against current and expected work requirements 
Schedule time, on a regular basis, for team members to review work operations to maintain and improve operational efficiency 
Encourage team members to monitor their own performance, suggest improvements and identify professional development needs, in accordance with personal and business requirements 
Monitor and review staff turnover rate 

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