BSBWOR302
Work effectively as an off-site worker


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to negotiate and perform self-managed, self-directed and agreed work. It is a flexible employment option that meets all legal and regulatory employment requirements.

It applies to individuals who are skilled operators and apply a broad range of competencies in various off-site contexts. Most commonly this will apply to people working from home or another location away from a central office.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory 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. Negotiate off-site working arrangements

1.1 Identify and include legal and ethical issues relating to offsite work in working arrangements

1.2 Identify and include worker rights and responsibilities and those of supervisor/s and the organisation, in off-site working arrangements

1.3 Agree and document off-site work employment conditions and agreement in accordance with legal requirements

1.4 Confirm equipment and technology requirements for offsite work, and agree and document supply and maintenance arrangements in accordance with legal and organisational requirements

1.5 Confirm supervisory and performance management arrangements and agree to requirements for any onsite work, meetings or events in accordance with off-site work policy and practices

2. Organise off-site work environment

2.1 Identify requirements for a safe, effective offsite work environment in consultation with management

2.2 Obtain equipment and technology for offsite work environment in accordance with work agreement

2.3 Arrange offsite work environment in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work agreement

3. Plan off-site work schedules

3.1 Establish work objectives and priorities in consultation with management

3.2 Analyse and incorporate work requirements into personal work schedules

3.3 Identify factors affecting achievement of work objectives and address contingencies in work schedules

4. Complete off-site work

4.1 Complete or revise work schedules in accordance with organisational requirements

4.2 Schedule and attend onsite work, meetings or events in accordance with organisational requirements

4.3 Seek assistance regarding breakdowns in work arrangements, equipment or technology and adjust work schedules in accordance with organisational requirements

4.4 Ensure work practices meet WHS requirements and terms of the work agreement

5. Monitor and improve off-site work performance

5.1 Monitor personal performance against work requirements and schedules and identify any areas for improvement

5.2 Obtain feedback from colleagues and clients, and analyse in context of personal and organisational objectives

5.3 Evaluate off-site work processes and systems for their usefulness in assisting work outcomes and make recommendations for improvement in accordance with organisational requirements

5.4 Negotiate changes to off-site work practices and implement in accordance with organisational requirements and work agreement

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

Reading

1.1-1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1-4.4, 5.2-5.4

Interprets information from a range of sources to determine organisation’s procedures, own work goals and objectives

Writing

1.3-1.5, 2.1, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.3, 5.2-5.4

Prepares reports and workplace documentation that communicate complex information clearly and effectively

Oral Communication

1.3-1.5, 2.1, 3.1, 4.3, 5.2, 5.4

Explains ideas clearly using appropriate vocabulary and features

Uses listening and questioning techniques to seek information and confirm understanding

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.5, 2.3, 4.4

Understands nature and purpose of own role and associated responsibilities

Takes personal responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and legislative requirements

Interact with others

2.1, 3.1, 4.3, 5.4

Consults with others to ensure workplace is safe and seeks assistance when required

Collaborates and cooperates with others to negotiate acceptable outcomes

Get the work done

1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.3

Organises work priorities and arrangements to meet deadlines

Identifies and solves routine problems

Identifies and uses appropriate equipment and technology for requirements of the task


Sectors

Industry Capability – Workplace Effectiveness