BSBFLM309
Support continuous improvement systems and processes


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support the organisation’s continuous improvement systems and processes. Particular emphasis is on actively encouraging the team to participate in the process, monitoring and reporting on specified outcomes and supporting opportunities for further improvements.

It applies to individuals with roles of responsibility who use initiative, organisational and communication skills to influence the ongoing development of the organisation.

At this level, work will normally be carried out within known routines, methods and procedures, and may also involve complex or non-routine activities that require some discretion and judgement.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Contribute to continuous improvement systems and processes

1.1 Actively encourage and support team members to participate in decision-making processes and to assume responsibility and exercise initiative

1.2 Communicate the organisation’s continuous improvement processes to individuals and teams

1.3 Effectively utilise mentoring and coaching to ensure that individuals/teams are able to support the organisation’s continuous improvement processes

2 Monitor and report specified outcomes

2.1 Utilise the organisation’s systems and technology to monitor team progress and to identify ways in which planning and operations could be improved

2.2 Apply continuous improvement techniques and processes to improve customer service

3 Support opportunities for further improvement

3.1 Communicate agreed recommendations for improvements in achieving the business plan to team members

3.2 Document and use work performance to identify opportunities for further improvement

3.3 Maintain records, reports and recommendations for improvement within the organisation’s systems and processes

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill

Performance

Criteria

Description

Learning

1.3

Contributes to ongoing organisational improvement by mentoring others to support continuous improvement processes

Reading

2.1, 3.3

Interprets everyday workplace documentation

Writing

1.2, 3.1-3.3

Uses appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures to achieve precise meaning in a range of documentation

Oral Communication

1.1-1.3, 3.1

Articulates information in a positive manner using appropriate terminology, tone and style appropriate to context and audience

Uses questioning and listening techniques to exchange and clarify information

Navigate the world of work

1.2, 3.3

Understands the nature and purpose of own role and associated responsibilities and how own role meshes with others and contributes to broader work goals

Takes responsibility for adherence to organisational processes and systems

Interact with others

1.2, 1.3

Shares information and resources, offers assistance voluntarily and facilitates effective group interactions

Get the work done

2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3

Takes responsibility for routine low-impact decisions within familiar situations

Evaluates effectiveness of decisions in terms of how well they meet stated goals

Uses a range of digitally based technology and applications to organise, monitor, manage and communicate relevant information effectively


Sectors

Management and Leadership – Frontline Management