Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to coordinate work of a team or section. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The unit applies to coordination and monitoring of the work of a team or section. Work requires discretion, initiative and judgement on the job in own work. Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational workplace activities, restricted space, and hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
Team work and communication skills are central to this unit to ensure team performance meets production and organisational requirements. This unit also requires planning and organising skills and an ability to apply problem solving strategies to identify and address team problems. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Plan and coordinate work schedules |
1.1 Tasks, jobs and work priorities are confirmed with supervisor or manager. 1.2 Tasks are assigned to team, section and individuals. 1.3 Priority of tasks is communicated to team, section or individuals. 1.4 Materials are organised to meet work requirements. |
2 Monitor performance and quality |
2.1 Required work standard is communicated to team, section or individuals to ensure understanding of task requirements. 2.2 Standard of performance, including quality standards, of team, section or individuals, is monitored to ensure achievement of outcomes and is reported. 2.3 Instruction and support are provided, as required, in order to achieve standards and outcomes. 2.4 Proposals for improvements to work processes, efficiency and organisation are communicated and reported to appropriate personnel . |
3 Monitor application of OHS |
3.1 Implementation of OHS and environmental standards and procedures are monitored to achieve safety standards and requirements in the workplace. 3.2 Proposals for prevention or correction of problems are identified and communicated and reported to appropriate personnel, according to OHS practices . |
4 Communicate with work team, section, individuals |
4.1 All information affecting work, including OHS and quality standards is explained logically in an easily understood manner to individuals and teams, as required. 4.2 Feedback from team, section members and individuals is sought to assist in effective operation of team or section. |
5 Report work of team or section |
5.1 Reports and documentation on team or section performance and outcomes are provided to line supervisor and management, as required. 5.2 Team or section performance and outcomes, which impact on operations of other sections, are communicated effectively and promptly, as required, to appropriate personnel. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit |
Demonstrates knowledge of:
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Demonstrates skills to:
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Evidence Guide
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 the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
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Consistency in performance |
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
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Resource implications |
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices. |
Context for assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. |
Interdependent assessment |
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units. |
Range Statement
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Legislative/regulatory requirements |
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements. |
Appropriate personnel may include: |
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OHS practices |
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
All |