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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify team function and composition
   • Team purpose and scope are identified and understood.
   • Team composition, including role of self and team members, is understood.
   • Established parameters, rules and team norms are identified and understood.
2. Participate in team planning
   • Significant contribution is made to planning the team activities, based on the individual's technical skills, knowledge and competence.
   • Contribution is made to the allocation and performance of team tasks.
3. Function effectively as a team member
   • Interaction with team members is in accordance with established rules, conventions and procedures.
   • Tasks and responsibilities are performed effectively and in accordance with team objectives.
   • Real or perceived issues are resolved by effective and appropriate contributions from team member.
   • Significant contribution is made to team performance, based on member's own technical skills and application of established principles and practices for effective teamwork.
4. Monitor and review team performance
   • The team member participates effectively in the planning and development of team review process.
   • Relevant performance data is collected and analysed on an individual and team basis using standard enterprise procedures and methodology.
   • Results are used to evaluate own and team performance against established performance indicators and to assist determination of improvement requirements.
   • Principles/techniques for effective team development are used to identify own/team improvement strategies.
5. Implement team performance improvements
   • Performance improvement processes and strategies are implemented on an individual and collective basis using standard enterprise procedures.
   • Individual and team performance improvements are evaluated using standard enterprise procedures.
   • Adjustments to improvement strategies are made in accordance with team requirements and standard enterprise procedures.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in identifying team goals and objectives participating in team planning shared and individual allocating tasks and sequencing activities communicating and interacting effectively with team members solving problems individually and with others resolving conflict performing various team behavioural functions task and maintenance focused making individual and joint decisions coordinating effort with others to achieve common objectives collecting team performance data reviewing performance against indicators identifying strategies to improve team performance implementing performance improvement processes reading interpreting and following information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents checking and clarifying taskrelated information checking for conformance to specifications

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of team objectives team targetsgoals performance indicators team member roles task and behavioural team processes rules and conventions scope of work for which the team is responsible methods for planning team activities team member technical skills knowledge and competence relevant to the tasks being planned the persons responsible for team planning impact of planning decisions on other teams personnel andor resources procedures for obtaining resources structure formation and operation of teams characteristics of effective teams strategies for effective team developmentfunctioning effective team communication forms of team leadership and decisionmaking strategies for resolving conflict techniques for team problemsolving issues that may affect team performance the sources of data relevant team performance indicators reasons for reviewing team performance methodsprocedures to evaluate team performance where appropriate sources of approval to change team performance parameters processesstrategies for improving team performance hazards and control measures associated with operating in a selfdirected team environment including housekeeping safe work practices and procedures

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	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to operate within a selfdirected team Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with operating within a selfdirected team or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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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	A highly developed and cohesive work group in which the individuals have a common aim, and in which the jobs and skills of each member fit in with those of others Team members manage day-to-day activities within operating parameters and constraints The team is typically characterised by interdependent and complementary effort, high cohesion and culture, conjunctive tasks, effective use of team resources and a focus on continuous improvement The team may have a single leader or shared leadership
Principles and practices for effective teamwork	Relating to: goals problem solving resolving conflict team leadership team decision making team rules and norms team roles and behaviours team maintenance

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