Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as part of permanent or project based teams in a workplace within an industry.
This unit applies to a wide range of workers, but has a specific focus on the teamwork skills required for workers with limited responsibility for others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify individual work tasks within a team | 1.1 Identify own responsibilities according to organisational policies and procedures 1.2 Identify own role and task requirements within team 1.3 Articulate team structure and roles of other team members 1.4 Plan and prioritise own tasks according to given time frames and team requirements |
2. Contribute effectively to team goals | 2.1 Identify team goals and own responsibilities relevant to achieving team goals 2.2 Contribute ideas and information in team planning discussions 2.3 Share knowledge and skills with team members to enable effective teamwork and seek or offer support as required |
3. Work effectively with team members | 3.1 Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members, considering the needs of those from diverse backgrounds and roles 3.2 Collaborate effectively with team members, including those who are working remotely on workplace issues 3.3 Seek and provide assistance and feedback to team members where appropriate |
4. Communicate effectively with team leaders | 4.1 Receive and confirm understanding of task instructions or directions 4.2 Communicate personal commitments in a timely manner 4.3 Identify and report any issues preventing the completion of workplace tasks, according to organisational requirements 4.4 Seek and act upon feedback to improve personal performance and/or behaviour |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Interact with others | Uses appropriate communication practices when communicating with others Cooperates and collaborates with team members |
Get the work done | Plans and implements routine tasks and workload making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration, seeking assistance in setting priorities Uses digital technology to find, record or communicate information |
Sectors
Cross Sector Skill