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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan to achieve team outcomes
  2. Develop team cohesion
  3. Participate in and facilitate work team
  4. Liaise with management

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

boost team morale

deal with team conflict

deliver messages from management

facilitate discussion

mentor and coach

leadership skills

planning and organising skills

Required knowledge

organisational goals objectives and plans

organisational policy and procedures framework

organisational structure including organisational chart

principles and techniques associated with

delegation and work allocation

goal setting

group dynamics and processes

individual behaviour and difference

leadership

motivation

negotiation

planning

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

teamwork plan with details of how it was generated and how it will be monitored so that team goals can be met

techniques in communicating information dealing with team conflict and resolving issues

knowledge of organisational goals objectives and plans

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

observation of demonstrated techniques in working with team dynamics

observation of performance in role plays

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of principles and techniques associated with group dynamics and processes

evaluation of opportunities provided for input of team members into planning decision making and operational aspects of work team

review of feedback provided to team members

review of teamwork plan

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

other units from the Certificate IV in Frontline Management


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Team purpose, roles, responsibilities, goals, plans and objectives may include:

action plans, business plans and operational plans linked to strategic plans

expected outcomes and outputs

goals for individuals and the work team

individual and team performance plans and key performance indicators

occupational health and safety (OHS) responsibilities

Consultation may include:

attending meetings, interviews, brainstorming sessions

using email/intranet communications, newsletters or other processes and devices which ensure that all employees have the opportunity to contribute to team and individual effectiveness

using mechanisms to provide feedback to the work team in relation to consultation outcomes

Responsibility for own work may involve:

individual and joint actions

individuals and teams

Feedback may refer to:

formal/informal gatherings between team members where there is communication on work related matters

informal communication of ideas and thoughts on specific tasks, outcomes, decisions, issues or behaviours

Relevant persons may include:

colleagues

direct superior or other management representatives

OHS committees and other people with specialist responsibilities

Communication may include:

face-to-face

formal/informal interaction

verbal, written or electronic communication

Line manager/management may refer to:

direct superior or other management representatives