Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement time management processes to organise and complete work tasks. It also addresses skills and knowledge to seek and review feedback for performance improvement regarding time management and use technology appropriate to the task.
The unit applies to individuals working under direct supervision. These individuals apply basic skills and knowledge in a broad range of work settings.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise work schedule | 1.1 Discuss and agree on work goals and plans with assistance from relevant personnel 1.2 Identify relationship between own work goals and plans, and organisational goals and plans 1.3 Research time management techniques and strategies 1.4 Plan and prioritise work tasks within allocated timeframes |
2. Complete work tasks | 2.1 Perform tasks according to designated timelines and instructions 2.2 Seek assistance from colleagues when difficulties arise in achieving allocated tasks 2.3 Identify factors affecting work plan 2.4 Communicate progress on work plan to relevant personnel according to organisational policies and procedures |
3. Review work performance | 3.1 Seek feedback on time management from relevant personnel 3.2 Record changes to time management approach according to task instructions 3.3 Identify and plan opportunities for improvement in discussion with colleagues |
Evidence of Performance
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:
develop and implement at least one time management plan with support of relevant personnel.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
complete each work task within specified timeframe, seeking opportunities to use digital tools where applicable
seek and use feedback from others to monitor and improve work performance.
Evidence of Knowledge
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:
time management techniques and strategies
features of a time management plan
organisational standards, policies and procedures relevant to own work role
relationship between own work goals and plans and organisation’s goals and plans
factors affecting work progress and performance improvement techniques.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to challenges and situations to demonstrate application of performance evidence.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
Reading | Identifies and interprets textual information to determine and adhere to organisational and task requirements |
Writing | Completes required documents using organisational formats |
Oral communication | Uses listening and questioning techniques to seek information and confirm understanding Participates in verbal interactions using language and features suitable to audience and context |
Numeracy | Interprets numerical information related to timeframes |
Enterprise and initiative | Complies with organisational policies, procedures and standards |
Planning and organising | Prioritises work and completes activities within designated timeframes Identifies and solves routine problems |
Technology | Selects and uses appropriate digital tools to complete tasks |
Sectors
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Personal Effectiveness