This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide leadership in the supervision of indigenous employees in the resources and infrastructure industries.

It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They are generally responsible for the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply management plans to the workplace.

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

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

provide leadership in the supervision of Indigenous employees on at least two occasions, including:

preparing personal development plans in partnership with Indigenous team members that reflect both individual and organisational goals and performance outcomes

monitoring and reviewing the performance and development of Indigenous team members through performance feedback and addressing barriers to progress

identifying and responding to cultural needs, obligations, identity and values

addressing potential and experienced conflict in the workplace

identifying community networks, and liaise with relevant workplace networks to provide support and resources for Indigenous team members

reporting and recommending on effective support and outcomes for Indigenous team members.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for provide leadership in the supervision of Indigenous employees

work effectively with others to provide leadership in the supervision of Indigenous employees in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to provide leadership in the supervision of Indigenous employees, including:

acceptable behaviour in supervision including ethical practices, code of conduct, boundaries and confidentiality

conditions and requirements of employment contracts and agreements

work health and safety issues related to supervision

reports and records

principles for supervising Indigenous employees, including:

historic and contemporary local Indigenous issues

cultural climate and politics of individuals and teams

concepts of cultural identity

impact of colonization

cultural values

key stakeholders and agents in the organisation, the community and Indigenous networks

language in cross-cultural communication

issues of power and influence in cultural differences

customs, language and environment of the dominant and traditional cultures

mentoring methods and strategies

strategies and options for skills, learning support and career development

team relationships and dynamics

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment related to provide leadership in the supervisor of Indigenous employees

relevant documentation

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.