Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to encourage, develop and support positive teamwork in youth justice service settings |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to work in both a community and custodial youth justice service environment Application of this unit should be contextualised to reflect specific workplace requirements and practices |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues |
1.1 Identify and agree to work responsibilities in consultation with team members 1.2 Plan and conduct own responsibilities as agreed 1.3 Demonstrate effective team work in daily practices 1.4 Identify need and provide support to colleagues within own job role 1.5 Identify own support needs and seek assistance form team as required 1.6 Implement anti-discriminatory work practices and model goals and values of the organisation 1.7 Identify actual and potential conflicts with colleagues and work to resolve them |
2. Maintain confidential and respectful communications with colleagues |
2.1 Use communication equipment according the guidelines of the organisation 2.2 Communicate with colleagues according to policy and procedures 2.3 Use a range of communication strategies to accommodate the communication needs of colleagues 2.4 Provide documented communications within agreed timeframes 2.5 Maintain confidentiality in communications with colleagues 2.6 Identify, record and report any issues which breach organisation standards of practice |
3. Assist with the development of the team |
3.1 Discuss with team responsibilities with all team members 3.2 Collect and use team feedback to improve the relationships and team performance 3.3 Present information about improvements to team practices in a constructive, clear and timely manner 3.4 Respond positively to team feedback about suggested improvements and strategies |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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. |
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Colleagues may include : |
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Support may include : |
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Communicate with colleagues includes : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable