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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Implement staffing levels.
  2. Monitor staff performance.
  3. Identify and minimise potential industrial relations problems.
  4. Develop and implement training plans.

Required Skills

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

interpersonal communication skills to

conduct performance appraisal and counselling and terminal and exit interviews

give feedback and provide information

encourage individual contribution and evaluation of training and development needs

discipline and counsel staff and resolve conflicts

encourage consultation and cooperation in the team through clear and direct communication

ask questions to identify and confirm requirements

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication

analysing training needs

monitoring staff performance

conducting performance appraisal

negotiating

literacy skills in regard to

researching analysing and interpreting a broad range of written material

preparing reports

documenting results

numeracy skills in regard to interpreting and maintaining data

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

store policy and procedures in regard to

staffing

performance appraisal

employee relations

staff development

relevant statutory legal and industrial relations requirements in regard to

monitoring staff performance

counselling

disciplinary procedures

dismissal procedures

agreements awards and wages and conditions

antidiscrimination

equal opportunity

sexual harassment

WHS

a range of responsibilities and job descriptions

Australian apprenticeship legislation

Training Packages and competency standards

store staffing plan

staff levels and turnover

existing competencies

resources available for training

principles and techniques in training and development

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this TrainingPackage

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

Evidence of the following is essential

maintains and monitors optimum staff levels according to store policy and procedures by

maintaining staffing plans

communicating with staff and management

developing contingency plans

analysing and rectifying staff turnover problems

maintains and monitors staff performance according to store policy and procedures and according to legislation and statutory requirements by

monitoring and analysing performance

identifying performance and skill gaps

applying on the job training and coaching processes to develop employees

developing performance improvement plans

conducting performance appraisal interviews

demonstrating discipline and counselling processes

demonstrating dismissal processes

accurately records and maintains details of staff performance procedures taking into account privacy requirements

communicates with team members to minimise potential industrial relations problems

develops implements and evaluates relevant and effective training plans aligned to business goals and company policies

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a retail work environment

relevant documentation such as

store policy and procedures on employee relations and staff development

legislative requirements

store staffing plan

job descriptions

statutes awards and agreements relating to

monitoring staff performance

performance appraisal

counselling

disciplinary procedures

Methods of assessment

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

observation of performance in the workplace

thirdparty reports from a supervisor

research report

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

Guidance information for assessment

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


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 in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Store policy and procedures in regard to:

employee relations and staff development

systems for recording employee relations information.

Staffing levels may vary according to:

peak trading times

special events

promotion

stocktakes

refurbishment.

Staff and management may include:

full-time, part-time, casual or contract staff

people with varying degrees of language and literacy

people from a range of cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds

people with a range of responsibilities and job descriptions.

Contingency plans may include:

unpredicted staff shortages

unpredicted customer demand

accidents or emergencies.

Techniques for providing feedback may include:

using open and inclusive language

speaking clearly and concisely

using appropriate language

non-verbal communication.

Statutory requirements and legislation may include:

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Australian apprenticeships

disciplinary procedures

awards and agreements

wages and conditions

anti-discrimination

sexual harassment

WHS

privacy.

Interpersonalconflict:

may occur with or between:

individuals

teams

customers

management

may be minimised:

formally

informally

is minimised to:

promote effective working relationships

prevent disciplinary or grievance procedures becoming necessary.

Methods to communicate information may include:

verbal

written, including email.

Training objectives and activities may relate to:

existing staff competencies

level of competencies required by staff

budget allocation for staff training.

Objectives may apply to:

individuals

teams

managers.

Specific staff responsible for training may include:

supervisor and manager

training coordinator

external consultant.