ICPSU554C
Manage teams

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to supervise and coordinate other workers.

Application

This unit requires the individual to supervise other workers and coordinate their work.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Lead planning

1.1. A range of questioning and prompting techniques is applied to promote participative team or individual planning

1.2. Proposals are accurately recorded to reflect the outcomes of the planning

1.3. Plans take into account the timelines, responsibilities and production requirements which affect the team or individual

1.4. Tasks are selected to suit skill levels of individuals or team members

2. Lead problem solving

2.1. Problem is clearly defined by the team or individuals involved, and criteria for selecting a solution are identified

2.2. Data or evidence is collected and analysed

2.3. Group or individual is encouraged to contribute to determine solutions

2.4. Alternatives are identified and solution selected

2.5. Implementation is planned and carried out

2.6. Implementation of solution is evaluated to determine effectiveness of decisions

3. Develop individual or team participation

3.1. Support is provided to individuals or team members to ensure full participation

3.2. Procedures are implemented to enable the team or individual to assess effectiveness

4. Check OHS standards in the work area

4.1. Applicable OHS and environmental standards are identified, interpreted and implemented

4.2. Implementation of standards is monitored to determine safety in the work area

4.3. Improvements are recommended in order to achieve established standards

5. Monitor process standards

5.1. Quality and performance standards are identified, interpreted and implemented

5.2. Implementation of standards is monitored to determine effectiveness of process

5.3. Improvements are recommended in order to achieve established quality control standards

6. Communicate with work team, individuals and management

6.1. Information affecting work area, including OHS, is given logically and in an easily understood manner to other workers

6.2. Feedback from team members and individuals is sought to assist in the participation process

6.3. Communication and reporting are carried out, where required, with management and/or external personnel in a manner which ensures effective and appropriate information exchange

Required Skills

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by giving clear instructions to workers

collecting, analysing and organising information by using information about machine and worker capabilities to make best use of resources

planning and organising activities by planning job sequences and workloads to ensure maximum productivity

teamwork when leading planning and problem-solving to develop team effectiveness

mathematical ideas and techniques by accounting for timelines in planning the work of others

problem-solving skills by leading problem solving with the team

use of technology by using basic communications and information management tools

Required knowledge

responsibility for determining the OHS standards

parties that monitor the OHS standards in the workplace

power of individuals in the workplace in relation to OHS standards

need to determine the skill level of workers

methods of determining skill levels of individual workers

types of problems that may be determined

strategies that are in place for the implementation of problem-solving techniques

methods to encourage team members to participate

need to assess the effectiveness of implementation procedures

improving quality and performance standards

checks that are made to quality standards

responsibility to implement improvements to process standards

ramification of standards not being improved

effective communication with individuals in the workplace

feedback implementation

the importance of gaining feedback

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to:

effectively supervising and managing the work of others

produce a portfolio that demonstrates that each element has been carried out. This can include rosters, schedules, quality related documentation and testimonials from superiors and workers being supervised

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Method of assessment

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Degree of autonomy may include:

the competencies apply to personnel who supervise employees and schedule, under limited supervision, approved work in a team environment.


Sectors

Unit sector


Competency Field

Support


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.