Work autonomously

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCORG502A, 'Work autonomously'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Work autonomously' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Undertake work activities

1.1 Identify and address work requirements within own role and area of responsibility

1.2 Demonstrate understanding of instructions and directions, clarify where necessary, and implement appropriately

1.3 Undertake responsibilities and duties consistent with decisions made by the team, instructions given by management and agreed policies and procedures

1.4 Maintain communication with team leader advising of progress of task/activity

1.5 Modify tasks or performance if required in line with approved procedures and, if possible, agreed in advance with the appropriate person

1.6 Determine needs for additional support and communicate clearly and in a suitable format to management or appropriate person

1.7 Provide reports about progress and completion of work clearly in a form and at times and frequencies as agreed

1.8 Share information about own area of work and responsibility with colleagues in a way which helps them to carry out their own work and to put agreed plans into action

1.9 Ensure sharing of information complies with agreed boundaries of confidentiality

1.10 Maintain personal safety and safety of others

1.11 Communicate to team leader any legal requirements and/or ramifications of activities

2. Accept responsibilities

2.1 Accept responsibilities according to organisation's policy and procedures

2.2 Ensure team leader is appraised of outcome/s of tasks or activities in line with agreed guidelines

2.3 Ensure any activity that exceeds the scope of the defined task is referred to the team leader

3. Set performance requirements

3.1 Set performance requirements based on objectives and goals

3.2 Ensure performance requirements are agreed with team leader

4. Maintain team performance

4.1 Monitor individual performance against defined performance requirements and take appropriate action to maintain performance if required

4.2 Monitor performance of others and take appropriate action through coaching and mentoring to ensure objectives and goals are met

4.3 Respond to unsatisfactory practice of colleagues in a manner that balances organisation needs and goals with consideration for the individual

4.4 Provide team leader with feedback, positive support and clear accurate advice

4.5 Refer performance issues which cannot be rectified or addressed to appropriate personnel according to organisation policy

4.6 Advise team leader of any changes in priorities or tasks

4.7 Complete all required documentation relevant to performance

5. Act as a team leader as required

5.1 Identify work requirements and present to team members

5.2 Communicate instructions and directions to team members clearly and unambiguously

5.3 Recognise, discuss and deal with team members' concerns and queries

5.4 Adhere to equal opportunities codes of practice and respond to cultural and religious beliefs and practices of colleagues in a way that demonstrates that diversity is valued and that discrimination and prejudice will be challenged

5.5 Communicate any legal requirements and/or ramifications of team activities to team members

5.6 Allocate duties, rosters and responsibilities to team members having regard to the skills and knowledge required to properly undertake the assignment or task and according to organisation policy and procedures

5.7 Make comments and give constructive criticism to colleagues in a manner which identifies their good practice and reinforces their self confidence

5.8 Use opportunities to communicate informally with colleagues as far as possible within the time constraints of the work environment to develop shared attitudes and to extend relationships

5.9 If colleagues experience discrimination, offer support that helps them assert their individual rights and sustain their confidence and self-esteem

6. Contribute to team meetings

6.1 Undertake adequate meeting preparation to enable the supply of suitable information and effective contribution to discussion

6.2 Participate in meetings, planning and decision-making consistent with own role and the role of other members of the team

6.3 Ensure information given and views expressed to those outside the team are consistent with the decisions of the team

6.4 Manage any decisions made which conflict with own viewpoint in a manner which is likely to promote the aims of the team and organisation

7. Respond to stress and conflict in the team

7.1 Respond to indications that colleagues are stressed or need support in a manner that encourages them to share their concerns and difficulties

7.2 Ensure any offers made in a work context to help colleagues alleviate stress or develop support are within own area of responsibility and competence

7.3 Share information to help colleagues identify sources of support or expertise and further training opportunities, if it can potentially enhance their competence and ability to cope

7.4 Respond to conflict with colleagues or between colleagues in a manner that does not disrupt the work of the organisation

7.5 Promptly refer to an appropriate person if conflict cannot readily be resolved

7.6 Respond to solutions proposed to reduce conflict in a way that demonstrates willingness to compromise and to amend practices in a flexible and positive manner in the interests of the effective working of the organisation

7.7 Where there is evidence of prejudice and/or discrimination on the part of a team member, challenge behaviour in a manner likely to bring about change

7.8 Offer support to colleagues in conflict with others consistent with organisation requirements and procedures, and in a manner that balances needs of the individual colleague with the maintenance of quality of the organisation


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCORG502A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC41208 - Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
  • CHC51208 - Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
  • CHC51608 - Diploma of Employment Services
  • CHC60108 - Advanced Diploma of Disability Work
  • CHC60208 - Advanced Diploma of Children's Services
  • CHC52310 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance)