Unit Of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
Updated:
Equivalent outcome. |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria. |
Application
This unit describes the required skills and knowledge of a supervisor or manager supporting individual workers who are part of a team or working alone. It includes induction of new staff, planning work, appraising performance and supporting workers to manage workload.
This unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers providing a range of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Induct and orient new staff |
1.1 Discuss job position, including scope of practice, responsibilities and authority with new workers 1.2 Provide new workers with information about the community, organisation and work group and their industrial rights and responsibilities 1.3 Enable workers to have access to resources, support and networks required in their role 1.4 Provide new workers with, or facilitate access to, cross-cultural awareness programs as required 1.5 Identify and plan for any immediate training as required when joining the organisation |
2. Develop individual work plan in consultation with worker |
2.1 Discuss and develop individual work plan to meet work unit objectives and action plans 2.2 Identify, agree and document performance goals 2.3 Review work plan regularly in discussion with worker and adjust plan if necessary |
3. Undertake performance appraisal with worker |
3.1 Regularly review worker’s performance against agreed criteria/expectations in line with organisation guidelines 3.2 Provide feedback to worker on performance and discuss 3.3 Discuss training and development needs or preferences with worker and document |
4. Support workers in their work role |
4.1 Discuss work load and other work-related issues with workers on a regular basis 4.2 Explore and implement support mechanisms to address issues in line with individual, community and organisation requirements 4.3 Support strategies to address workers’ development needs 4.4 Provide mentoring support, or opportunities to receive mentoring 4.5 Provide workers with access to opportunities to discuss their own wellbeing and support appropriate assistance as required |
5. Assist workers to plan career paths |
5.1 Discuss workers’ career options and preferences 5.2 Identify opportunities for career progression or development 5.3 Identify training and development needs in regards to desired career path in line with individual preferences and organisation requirements 5.4 Develop and document an individual training and development plan for worker, to reflect individual and organisation requirements 5.5 Assist workers to develop their skills and knowledge in line with individual and organisation guidelines |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705