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

PRMCL39A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support leadership in the workplace

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PRMCL39A - Support leadership in the workplace
Description This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to promote a supportive structure and environment that enables effective leadership within the cleaning industry.The unit requires the ability to participate in and facilitate team planning and promote team commitment and cooperation.
Employability Skills Not Applicable
Learning Outcomes and Application Not Applicable
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
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 effectiveness
  • Contribute to the development of team plans, roles and responsibilities in accordance with company requirements
  • Encourage identification and utilisation of the skills and knowledge of team members to enhance team performance in accordance with company requirements
  • Encourage and facilitate open communication within the team through effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques to ensure full understanding and accurate exchange of information amongst team members in accordance with company requirements
  • Assist in the distribution of company policies and procedures, legislative and occupational health and safety (OHS) to team members in accordance with company requirements
       
Element: Provide leadership within the team
  • Assist other team members to achieve team and organisational goals and objectives in accordance with company requirements
  • Provide encouragement to individuals and the work team to participate in relevant developmental opportunities in accordance with company requirements
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to team members as required for the achievement of team and organisational goals in accordance with company requirements
  • Assist in the identification and resolution of conflict situations with the work team in accordance with company requirements
  • Assist in identifying the causes of any work restrictions affecting the completion of the work order and offer suggestions for improvements in work practices in accordance with company requirements
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide identifies the requirements to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. Assessment must confirm sufficient ability to use appropriate skills and knowledge to support leadership in the workplace. Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories within the range statement that are applicable in the working environment.

Critical aspects of competency

Effective communication on a one-to-one basis and to a small group.

Demonstrating leadership and team building in the workplace.

Encouraging the support and development of team members in the workplace.

Compliance with company and legislative requirements.

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.

Knowledge of organisational procedures appropriate to own role, responsibility and delegation requirements.

Knowledge of principles of teamwork.

Communication and negotiation techniques.

Quality assurance procedures.

Relevant industrial awards and other industrial agreements.

Awareness of applicable legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards.

Company management structure and reporting procedures.

Company procedures and practices.

Emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting.

Knowledge of biological and viral control procedures.

OHS legislation and procedures.

Routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure from chemicals.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:

applying effective interpersonal skills

communicating clearly and concisely using written and verbal modes

planning

problem solving

requesting advice or further information

seeking and receiving feedback

working as part of a team

displaying team leadership

sourcing, organising and recording information

customer service.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

work order and client specifications

access to relevant information and work sites

work order instructions, work plans and schedules and policy documents

assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book.

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor.

The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations that may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Assessment of competency may be made through practical demonstration in the work environment. A further option for off-the-job assessment may be by way of a work-related project supplemented by supervisor reports.

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life that are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.

Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency.

1

Perform the process

2

Perform and administer the process

3

Perform, administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied?

2

Communicate to team members, safe work practices in line with OHS and company policies.

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

2

Collect and analyse information to provide support and assistance for team members.

How are activities planned and organised?

2

Plan and prioritise work tasks to meet company and client requirements in an efficient and effective manner.

How can teamwork be applied?

2

Monitor and support individual or group contributions and provide constructive feedback for integration into routine tasks.

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied?

2

Calculate return of investment of providing coaching/mentoring in the workplace.

How can problem-solving skills be applied?

2

Communicate with management and client to gain information to solve problems.

How can the use of technology be applied?

2

Record data for future use for individuals and the work team.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Refer to Evidence Guide

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables are listed in alphabetical order and may be present for this particular unit.

Company requirements may include:

access and equity policy, principles and practice

business and performance plans

client communication procedures

client confidentiality procedures

client service standards

communication channels and reporting procedures

company goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes

company issued identification badge/card/pass

company policy and procedures

company service standards

defined resource parameters

dress and presentation requirements

duty of care, code of conduct, code of ethics

emergency response and evacuation procedures

maintenance procedures for equipment and PPE

OHS control procedures (e.g. health and safety plans, job plans, job safety analysis, risk assessments, safe operating practices/procedures, safe work instructions, work method statements, safe system of work statements)

OHS policies and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegation

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

records and information systems and processes

rights and responsibilities of employees and employers

training (induction, refresher and new skills) materials

use of contractors

work site access security clearance procedures.

Development opportunities may include:

career pathways

in-house training programs

job rotation

mentoring opportunities

New Apprenticeships.

Interpersonal skills and communication techniques may include:

active listening to clarify and confirm understanding

constructive feedback

control of tone of voice and body language

culturally aware/sensitive use of language and concepts

demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to negotiate

language - verbal or non-verbal

language - accurate, articulate and concise

presentation of options and consequences

reflection and summarising

seeking feedback to confirm understanding of needs

summarising and paraphrasing to check understanding

use of effective presentation aids (audiovisual slides, diagrams, photos, pictures)

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

using appropriate body language.

Legislative requirements may include:

Australian Standards, quality assurance and certification requirements

award and enterprise agreements

codes of practice

national industry standards

relevant Commonwealth/state/territory legislation and local government regulations that affect company operation:

anti-discrimination and diversity

availability of chemical registers/manifests

chemical controls

consumer protection

environmental protection issues

equal employment opportunity

freedom of information

industrial equipment certificates of competency or licences

industrial relations

OHS Acts and regulations

privacy

trade practices

workplace consultative arrangements.

Occupational health and safety* (OHS) requirements may relate to:

allergic reactions (contact dermatitis, etc)

communication devices for remote and isolated locations e.g. mobile phone, two-way radio, etc

dermatoxicological control and prevention measures

hazard identification and risk assessment mechanisms

hazard reporting

health surveillance and monitoring (including blood testing)

hierarchy of hazard control procedures

injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting requirements

keeping access ways clear from obstruction

maintaining clear access ways

maintenance procedures for equipment and PPE

national industry standards/codes of practice

OHS control procedures (e.g. health and safety plans, job plans, job safety analysis, risk assessments, safe operating practices/procedures, safe work instructions, work method statements, safe system of work statements)

protection from hazardous substances, noise and dust

protection of people in the workplace

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure from chemicals

safety training (induction and refresher)

ultraviolet light

up-to-date electrical test and tag compliance

use of chemicals in accordance with labels

use, storage and maintenance of equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and equipment operating manuals

use, storage and maintenance of personal protective equipment and clothing.

* Also known as occupational safety and health or workplace health and safety

Organisational goals may include:

budgetary and profit targets

client service standards

company service standards.

Rights and responsibilities of employees may relate to:

confidentiality and privacy rights

duty of care

knowing the appropriate personnel for reporting purposes

knowing the location of manuals and/or related documents

knowing the terms and conditions of own employment

knowing the workplace procedures

protection from discrimination and sexual harassment.

Rights and responsibilities of employers may relate to:

duty of care

providing a safe environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment (see relevant state and Commonwealth anti-discrimination legislation)

providing a safe workplace in accordance with OHS legislation, codes of practice, regulations and standards

providing information and training in work tasks, OHS and other employment related matters

the right to dismiss you if you (see the Commonwealth Workplace Relations Act 1996):

are negligent, careless or cause an accident

commit a criminal offence

commit acts of disloyalty such as revealing confidential information

use abusive language.

Work order information may include:

access to work site and egress points

completion times/dates

insufficient people to complete the work task(s)

job requirements and tasks

legislative requirements and local government

OHS requirements and emergency response procedures

resource requirements - equipment and chemicals

specific client requirements e.g. relationships with other activities, dress and presentation requirements

use of signage and barriers

work schedules

working in isolated and remote locations

work site contact person(s).

Work restrictions may include:

amount of cleaning anticipated

client activity

employee(s) level of literacy and/or communication skills

faulty or inappropriate equipment

site hazards

skills of the work unit/team

staffing resources

time limitations.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Contribute to the development of team plans, roles and responsibilities in accordance with company requirements 
Encourage identification and utilisation of the skills and knowledge of team members to enhance team performance in accordance with company requirements 
Encourage and facilitate open communication within the team through effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques to ensure full understanding and accurate exchange of information amongst team members in accordance with company requirements 
Assist in the distribution of company policies and procedures, legislative and occupational health and safety (OHS) to team members in accordance with company requirements 
Assist other team members to achieve team and organisational goals and objectives in accordance with company requirements 
Provide encouragement to individuals and the work team to participate in relevant developmental opportunities in accordance with company requirements 
Provide coaching and mentoring to team members as required for the achievement of team and organisational goals in accordance with company requirements 
Assist in the identification and resolution of conflict situations with the work team in accordance with company requirements 
Assist in identifying the causes of any work restrictions affecting the completion of the work order and offer suggestions for improvements in work practices in accordance with company requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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