Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFGEN001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work in a team

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFGEN001 - Work in a team
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to work with others and make a positive contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of a team in a defence force environment which may include high stakes outcomes.This unit applies to all workers in Defence, but is particularly relevant to operations where teamwork is critical to safety and success of the mission.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work predominantly under direct supervision, with limited responsibility towards others, while performing specific tasks, in a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field General
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Contribute to team activities
  • Recognise roles and responsibilities of team members and understand team composition.
  • Contribute to determining team goals and objectives.
  • Complete activities to required standard within time frame.
  • Request assistance where appropriate.
  • Implement changes in allocated role and responsibilities.
  • Attend team meetings.
       
Element: Share knowledge and information
  • Share information relevant to work with team members to enable efficient completion of tasks by maintaining open communication at all times.
  • Share knowledge and skills with team members.
       
Element: Give and receive support to/from team members
  • Provide feedback and assistance to other team members to ensure completion of tasks and workplace goals.
  • Act upon feedback from other team members.
       
Element: Contribute to team activities
  • Recognise roles and responsibilities of team members and understand team composition
       
Element: Contribute to determining team goals and objectives
       
Element: Complete activities to required standard within time frame
       
Element: Request assistance where appropriate
       
Element: Implement changes in allocated role and responsibilities
       
Element: Share knowledge and information
  • Share information relevant to work with team members to enable efficient completion of tasks by maintaining open communication at all times
       
Element: Share knowledge and skills with team members
       
Element: Give and receive support to/from team members
  • Provide feedback and assistance to other team members to ensure completion of tasks and workplace goals
       
Element: Act upon feedback from other team members
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

encouraging team members

following instructions

demonstrating interpersonal skills

listening and using a variety of communication skills

providing suggestions and information

reporting information

contributing to the achievement of tasks consistent with agreed goals

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

composition of workplace teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

non-operational and operational communication processes

techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner

techniques for supporting others

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Recognise roles and responsibilities of team members and understand team composition. 
Contribute to determining team goals and objectives. 
Complete activities to required standard within time frame. 
Request assistance where appropriate. 
Implement changes in allocated role and responsibilities. 
Attend team meetings. 
Share information relevant to work with team members to enable efficient completion of tasks by maintaining open communication at all times. 
Share knowledge and skills with team members. 
Provide feedback and assistance to other team members to ensure completion of tasks and workplace goals. 
Act upon feedback from other team members. 
Recognise roles and responsibilities of team members and understand team composition 
 
 
 
 
Share information relevant to work with team members to enable efficient completion of tasks by maintaining open communication at all times 
 
Provide feedback and assistance to other team members to ensure completion of tasks and workplace goals 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFGEN001 - Work in a team
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

DEFGEN001 - Work in a team

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: