Unit of competency Outline

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Provide leadership

Provide leadership

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN053
State Code
AWV49
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to achieve operational results and effective working relationships through leadership, feedback and support of individuals in a workgroup that may exist in the workplace, be formed for a special purpose or project, or consist of community members, volunteers and/or interagency members. It includes facilitating commitment to objectives and required standards, contributing to the development of a cooperative, high performance workgroup, giving and receiving feedback on performance, supporting and participating in development activities, and providing leadership, direction and guidance in the workgroup.This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously with management responsibilities performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Facilitate commitment to objectives and required standards
  • 1.1 Discuss and clarify the organisation’s vision, strategic objectives and required standards of performance with others in accordance with the needs, communication and learning styles of workgroup members.
  • 1.2 Establish the purpose, objectives, roles and responsibilities in the workgroup.
  • 1.3 Model commitment to objectives and standards to provide leadership and develop workgroup commitment.
  • 1.4 Model and promote equal employment opportunity, workplace health and safety, diversity management and participative work practices within the workgroup.
2. Contribute to the development of a cooperative, high performance workgroup
  • 2.1 Encourage, acknowledge and consider work contributions or suggestions.
  • 2.2 Support workgroup members to use, share and develop their skills according to work requirements.
  • 2.3 Facilitate work allocation within the group on the basis of current skills and development needs.
  • 2.4 Consult with workgroup members in the implementation of new work practices.
  • 2.5 Resolve conflict and other issues which affect performance within the workgroup wherever possible, or refer.
3. Give and receive feedback on performance
  • 3.1 Seek feedback from others outside the workgroup on personal and workgroup performance, and give open and constructive responses to feedback.
  • 3.2 Gather and provide regular constructive feedback on all aspects of work performance from and to the workgroup.
  • 3.3 Assess and address performance and recognise and/or reward notable performance.
  • 3.4 Address under performance of self and others.
  • 3.5 Use feedback to continuously improve performance and outcomes.
4. Support and participate in development activities
  • 4.1 Develop, agree upon and implement an action plan to meet individual and group learning and development needs.
  • 4.2 Support individuals to identify their specific learning and/or development needs.
  • 4.3 Encourage and support workgroup members to take advantage of development opportunities in accordance with their needs.
  • 4.4 Access learning and development opportunities to continuously improve own leadership skills and other identified development needs.
  • 4.5 Provide on-the-job learning opportunities in accordance with individual needs and to the required standard.
  • 4.6 Encourage and support workgroup members in applying new skills and knowledge in the workplace.
5. Provide leadership, direction and guidance in the workgroup
  • 5.1 Use participative decision making in developing, implementing and reviewing the work of the group and the distribution of responsibilities, where appropriate.
  • 5.2 Give opportunities and encouragement to workgroup members to develop new and innovative work practices and strategies.
  • 5.3 Provide workgroup members with the support, leadership, advice and policy direction necessary to perform work.
  • 5.4 Allocate tasks in accordance with the competencies of workgroup members, and delegate autonomy and authority as appropriate.
  • 5.5 Vary leadership and guidance strategies to meet changing priorities and situations, and take into account the differing needs and skills of individuals and the requirements of the tasks and workplace.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8041 PSPGOV511A Provide leadership Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW66 PSPGEN118 Provide leadership Unit of competency