Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 4:46 AM AWST
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Work in a team
Work in a team
Unit of competency
National Code
PUATEA001B
PUATEA001B
State Code
D2879
D2879
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/11/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
07/11/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers competency in working with others and making a positive contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of a team in a work environment when predominantly under direct supervision. Limited responsibility towards others is required.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to team activities
- 1.1 Roles and responsibilities of team members are recognised.
- 1.2 Contribution is made to identifying team goals and objectives.
- 1.3 Activities are completed to required standard within timeframe and in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures.
- 1.4 Assistance in the completion of tasks is requested from other team members where appropriate.
- 1.5 Team members are assisted to ensure efficient and safe completion of tasks in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures.
- 1.6 Participation by team members is encouraged and acknowledged.
- 1.7 Changes in allocated role and responsibilities are implemented.
- 1.8 Team meetings are attended regularly and punctually.
2. Share knowledge and information
- 2.1 Information relevant to work is communicated effectively with team members to enable efficient completion of tasks in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures.
- 2.2 Knowledge and skills are shared between team members.
3. Give and receive support to/from team members
- 3.1 Feedback/assistance is given to other team members in an appropriate manner.
- 3.2 Team members are supported in achieving workplace goals.
- 3.3 Feedback from other team members is acted upon appropriately.
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Teams comprise
two or more people working towards a shared purpose
Appropriate situation to request assistance may include:
difficulty meeting timelines
to comply with occupational health and safety requirements
unsure of best method to complete task
to maximise efficiency
Assisting other team members may include:
own tasks completed
to comply with occupational health and safety requirements
assistance requested
actions of others do not comply with requirements
other team member appears to be having difficulty completing task
Contribute to workplace goals may include:
completion of task
achievement of new competencies
development of new skills
attainment of new knowledge
personal development
Activities may include:
working with other members of a team in a work environment or responding in a combat or support role to natural emergencies technological/industrial emergencies
civil/political emergencies and non emergency operations including community events
public relations - activities
sporting events
parades
festivals
Conditions under which this competency may be required include
hazardous conditions eg adverse weather
after dark operations
difficult terrain
time pressure
varying time frames from immediate/short term to long term response operations
varying access to equipment/resources necessitating the use of improvised techniques
single or multi organisation responses
dealing with human behaviours that result from emergency situations
non-emergency operations and events eg training and community education
Appropriate feedback on performance may include:
acknowledging initiative
aptitude
ideas
performance and assistance
providing constructive criticism
Organisation’s policy and procedures may vary between sectors and organisations and may include:
legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response
legislation relevant to the organisation
operational
corporate and strategic plans
operational procedures
operational performance standards
organisation’s personnel practices
policy and procedures
organisation’s quality standards
organisation’s approach to environmental management and sustainability
Communication processes may include:
established organisation’s procedures for recording and reporting
the use of logs
notebooks
pagers
radios and telephones
team members may be geographically dispersed and require communication systems and technology to remain in contact
Teams comprise
two or more people working towards a shared purpose
Appropriate situation to request assistance may include:
difficulty meeting timelines
to comply with occupational health and safety requirements
unsure of best method to complete task
to maximise efficiency
Assisting other team members may include:
own tasks completed
to comply with occupational health and safety requirements
assistance requested
actions of others do not comply with requirements
other team member appears to be having difficulty completing task
Contribute to workplace goals may include:
completion of task
achievement of new competencies
development of new skills
attainment of new knowledge
personal development
Activities may include:
working with other members of a team in a work environment or responding in a combat or support role to natural emergencies technological/industrial emergencies
civil/political emergencies and non emergency operations including community events
public relations - activities
sporting events
parades
festivals
Conditions under which this competency may be required include
hazardous conditions eg adverse weather
after dark operations
difficult terrain
time pressure
varying time frames from immediate/short term to long term response operations
varying access to equipment/resources necessitating the use of improvised techniques
single or multi organisation responses
dealing with human behaviours that result from emergency situations
non-emergency operations and events eg training and community education
Appropriate feedback on performance may include:
acknowledging initiative
aptitude
ideas
performance and assistance
providing constructive criticism
Organisation’s policy and procedures may vary between sectors and organisations and may include:
legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response
legislation relevant to the organisation
operational
corporate and strategic plans
operational procedures
operational performance standards
organisation’s personnel practices
policy and procedures
organisation’s quality standards
organisation’s approach to environmental management and sustainability
Communication processes may include:
established organisation’s procedures for recording and reporting
the use of logs
notebooks
pagers
radios and telephones
team members may be geographically dispersed and require communication systems and technology to remain in contact
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in the effective communication and contribution to the achievement of tasks consistent with agreed goals.
Consistency in performance
Evidence will need to be gathered over time in a variety of team situations including regular work group and occasional or one-off work group.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
On the job or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
No special requirements.
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in the effective communication and contribution to the achievement of tasks consistent with agreed goals.
Consistency in performance
Evidence will need to be gathered over time in a variety of team situations including regular work group and occasional or one-off work group.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
On the job or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
No special requirements.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3949 | PUATEA001A | Work in a team | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAX60 | PUATEA001 | Work in a team | Unit of competency |