Model Answers BSBLDR402 - V1 - Feb 2016
Model Answers BSBLDR402 - V1 - Feb 2016
Model Answers BSBLDR402 - V1 - Feb 2016
MODE ONE
Model Answers
Student Name:
Industry validation of our programs via Intercare Training Industry Consultation committee
Industry validation of our assessment tools via Intercare Training Industry Consultation
committee
Trainer/ Assessor validations as scheduled in our programs register
Feedback from our clients and students is also encouraged to maintain currency and reflect any
changes within the industry.
Formative/Summative definitions:
Formative Assessment: Provides feedback to both trainer and student about progress both of the
course program and the individual. It does not necessarily contribute to formal outcomes, e.g.
certification.
Summative Assessment: Summative assessment is by contrast a high value function that evaluates
against a standard; it does contribute to formal outcomes.
Resources needed for the assessment
The assessment modes are designed for general classroom delivery with access to:
How you will be assessed / able to demonstrate competency for this unit
To demonstrate competence in this unit you must satisfactorily meet the requirements of this
Assessment Workbook and the Work Placement Log Book.
All submitted work must be your individual work. Intercare Training has a zero tolerance to cheating
and plagerism. Where required, group work will be clearly indicated and each students required input
will be clearly documented.
This Assessment Workbook represents 1 (one) complete record of evidence consisting of various
Assessment Modes that may include further pieces of evidence to be developed by the student. These
Assessment Modes are reviewed by an Assessor and an outcome determined for each completed
submission.
INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT MODES can include:
MODE ONE (Summative)
This Assessment Mode is designed to capture required responses incorporating various methods
including:
Various question types such as short answers, multiple choice and True/False.
Written questions: Questions will be provided within this Assessment Mode; space is provided
for you to write your answers.
Verbal questions: Your Assessor may ask you a range of questions and record your answers in the
appropriate mode/s as required for assessment.
Pr Project
Project: - these will require gathering and interpreting information, research with analysis and
presentation of findings
This Assessment Mode will provide you with information for analysis and you will need to provide
a response in the form of written content (Project). Some research will be required by you the
student and you may need to complete and provide further or specific documents for additional
evidence. You will need to attach the documents that you create and any that you have gathered
from research, or from the simulated workplace, as part of the completed Project.
Pr Case Study
A Case Study will be provided for analysis and you will need to provide a response in the form of
written content. Some research will be required by you the student and you may need to
complete and provide further or specific documents for additional evidence. You will need to
attach the documents that you create and any that you have gathered from research.
Pr Scenario
A scenario will be provided for analysis and you will need to provide a response in the form of
written content. Some research will be required by you the student and you may need to
complete and provide further or specific documents for additional evidence. You will need to
attach the documents that you create and any that you have gathered from research.
Assessment Mode Two should be completed within structured work placement periods within
an approved Community Service Provider that is relevant to the course enrolled in such as a
Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF), Home and Community Care Service Provider, Disability
Service Provider.
Assessment Mode Two can be completed with the direct access and or use of any workplace
Standard Operating Procedures/Policies and or equipment required to satisfy the
demonstration of knowledge/skills.
It is expected that Assessment Mode Two will be completed in line with the students Training
Plan dates allocated at course commencement.
It is required that a student will consistently apply the required skills and knowledge
competently over a 120 hour period to complete this Assessment Mode.
Assessment Mode Two can only be completed via practical demonstration, simulated
environment or as the Training Package rules allow.
Reasonable adjustment can be applied in line with the Intercare Training reasonable
adjustment policy.
Satisfactory Outcome:
The Assessor has reviewed the Assessment Workbook against the requirements of the
Assessment Mode and is satisfied that all requirements have been met.
If you receive a Not Satisfactory outcome you will be given an opportunity to discuss and review with
your Assessor the area/s for improvement and resubmit the individual Assessment Mode as per
Assessor’s instructions.
If you receive a Satisfactory outcome for the individual Assessment Mode, then this outcome forms
one part of the requirement used to form a final judgement of competency for this unit.
How is Competency Judgement Made?
Competency judgement is made up of a combination of (2) two satisfactorily completed Assessment
Modes one within this Assessment Workbook and one within the Work Placement Log Book. The
Assessor, understanding the rules of evidence, is also able to make a determination of competency
for you the individual student factoring the need for reasonable adjustment as required.
Your suitability for this program has been determined at your Pre Training Review and again
at Enrolment. If at any point you feel that this program is not suitable you are able to
withdraw at any time. If this is the case please notify your trainer.
A zero tolerance to cheating and plagiarism is taken with Intercare Training.
If you the student are found to have cheated on any forms of assessment, including
plagiarism of another’s work, you will be required to re-sit an alternative assessment under
the supervision of an assessor to confirm competence in this unit.
You must satisfy the requirements for competency within this Assessment Workbook to
achieve a competency outcome.
It is highly recommend that you keep a copy of all assessment work that you submit.
Evidence provided by you is retained for our records and not returned to you.
The Assessor has reviewed the Assessment Workbook against the requirements of the
Not Satisfactory Outcome
Assessment Mode and is not satisfied that all requirements have been met.
I declare that the student and I have discussed the Assessment Tasks via verbal/written clarification as
Assessor Declaration listed above.
Assessor Signature
Student Signature
If verbal assessment is required you must write responses in RED pen where relevant.
DO NOT amend dates if possible. If you write in the wrong section you need to cross it out and rewrite
the correct information.
White out must not be used.
A student’s suitability for this program has been determined at their Pre Training Review
and again at Enrolment. If at any point you feel that this program is not suitable for the
student please discuss this with the student.
A zero tolerance to cheating and plagiarism is taken with Intercare Training.
If a student is found to have cheated on any forms of assessment, including plagiarism of
another’s work, they will be required to re-sit an alternative assessment under the
supervision of an assessor to confirm competence in this unit.
A Student must satisfy the requirements for competency within this Assessment Workbook
to achieve a competency outcome.
A Completed Assessment Workbook and any additional evidence provided by the student
is retained for our RTO records and is not returned to the student.
It is important that all areas of this Assessment Workbook are completed prior to submission to
the administration department for final outcome recording.
I have undertaken sufficient activities within this unit of competency and I am ready to
attempt the assessment required to demonstrate competency.
I understand the assessment framework and requirements that will be used by an Assessor
to make a formal judgement of my competency
Student Name
Student Signature
Carefully read the assessment task requirements detailed below and complete as instructed.
Completed Project and the required work sample evidence will need to be attached to the back of
this Assessment Workbook.
Please ask your Assessor to clarify if needed.
The following Assessment tasks are individual assessment and no group work is permitted.
The estimated completion timeframe is: ____________________
Submission date: _____________________________________
Assessment extensions can only be authorised by your Trainer.
Upon completion of this Assessment Mode’s requirements, the Assessor must complete and sign
the Assessment Mode Record of Result. Student is also required to sign to confirmation feedback
and understanding of Assessment outcome.
Assessment task 1:
There is a range of employment legislation that effects workplaces across Australia. Below you can find a
list of some of the legislation applying across Australian workplaces.
In addition to each of the employment Acts which apply and are listed below, there are numerous Acts in
each State and Federally which protect people from discrimination. These Acts are different in each State.
To search the differing legislation relating to discrimination try searching the Australasian Legal
Information Institute.
National
Fair Work Act 2009 - This act creates a national workplace relations system that is fair to working
people, flexible for business and promotes productivity and economic growth.
Legislation in the Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio - Links to the previous Workplace
Relations Act 1996, Acts and Bills amending it, and other legislation administered by the Dept of
Employment and Workplace Relations
Sex Discrimination Act and the Racial Discrimination Act - These acts and others protect people from
discrimination
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (Cth) - An Act to require certain employers
to promote equal opportunity for women in employment, to establish the Equal Opportunity for
Women in the Workplace Agency and the office of the Director of Equal Opportunity for Women in
the Workplace.
Queensland
Industrial Relations Act 1999 (QLD) - An Act relating to industrial relations in Queensland for
employees of the State and Local government sector.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD)
Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW) - The objects of this Act are: to provide a framework for the
conduct of industrial relations in NSW. This Act only applies to employees in the State government
sector.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) - A NSW Act to secure the health, safety and welfare of
persons at work; to repeal the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983; and for other purposes.
Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW) - A NSW Act to provide for the compensation and
rehabilitation of workers in respect of work related injuries. This Act was amended in 2012.
Long Service Leave Act 1955.
Victoria
Victoria has for many years operating entirely in the federal jurisdiction for employment law. There
are however a number of State Acts which protect people from discrimination for example the Sex
Discrimination Act and the Racial Discrimination Act.
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
South Australia
Fair Work Act 1994 (SA) - An Act about the relationship of employer and employee in the South
Australian jurisdiction. This Act only applies to employees of the State government.
West Australia
Tasmania
Industrial Relations Act 1984 (TAS) - which applies to employees of the Tasmanian state
government.
Northern Territory
Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT) - The Discrimination Act from the Australian Capital Territory has as its
objective to (a) eliminate, so far as possible, discrimination in the areas of work, education, access to
premises, the provision of goods, services, facilities and accommodation and the activities of ...
Public Sector Management Act 1994 (WA) - An Act to regulate the administration of the public sector
in the Australian Capital Territory. Available in historical versions from September 2001 to current.
Assessment task 2:
Collect, analyse and communicate information and ideas
Leesa has just joined the WeCare team in a leadership role. Whilst Leesa has worked in the industry for
several years, this is her first time as a team leader and she is keen to do a good job and make a positive
impact.
Management have indicated that the team have not previously had a designated leader, but due to
increasing work demands the team needs to grow, hence Leesa’s appointment.
They have advised Leesa that whilst the team of six get the job done, there have been issues with the
diversity of the team members and she needs to sort out the issues before new team members join the
existing team in the near future.
1. What techniques will Leesa need to use to develop positive working relationships with her
team?
Sharing information
2. How will Leesa collect relevant information regarding the team’s issues?
By having regular meetings with staff to discuss and check on progress and resolve any issues
Asking for feedback and listening and acting on what employees say
Informal one on one catch ups over coffee where team members may be more open with issues
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Reading the emotional intelligence of the team ( body language, interactions, overall emotional
well-being of team members)
3. What will Leesa need to consider when communicating with her team members?
• give clear and consistent instructions and messages that reinforce positive workplace behaviours
• demonstrate the type of behaviour they expect from other people
• deal promptly with issues that may undermine a positive workplace and
• recognise and celebrate individual employee and team successes
4. When leading consultation processes how will Leesa encourage her team members to
contribute to issues relating to their work?
5. Describe a range of methods and techniques for communicating information and ideas with
team members.
Ensure regular communication to employees about any changes. Employees and/or their unions have
a legal right to be consulted about significant changes under their award, agreement or industrial
relations legislation.
offer team-focused activities such as lunches, morning teas, team outings or social occasions
highlight achievements in team meetings
introduce a rewards/incentive program
communicate achievements to supervisors, management or the wider organisation through
workplace communications, such as newsletters
1. Act immediately. Conflicts do not go away. Unresolved conflicts can lie dormant for days, weeks or
months, only to explode on another occasion. Avoiding conflict is one of the main causes of claims
being made against an organisation. Workers that make claims often feel that no one has listened
or done anything to resolve the conflict. They feel they have no choice but to seek the help of
professionals. Unresolved workplace conflicts can quickly impact on workplace climate or culture (in
smaller organisations). Whole teams are quickly affected as conflict spreads and other employees
become involved. Productivity, performance and workplace relationships are impacted quickly
when conflict takes hold.
2. Meet with people involved in the conflict separately. Get a clear understanding of the issues
before you try to intervene. People often have very different perceptions of what has occurred.
Understanding their perceptions will help you to focus on what is important to each person, and to
find common ground.
3. Perception is reality. Focus on what the people involved need and what’s important to them, not
on trying to judge who is right or wrong. Often both people have contributed something to the
situation. Judging who is right and wrong, and particularly commenting on these judgements, can
escalate conflict quickly.
4. Decide whether to mediate or to call in others to help. Once you have discussed the issues with all
or both of the people involved, decide whether you will be able to mediate yourself or you will need
the help of HR or external mediators. Managers often successfully resolve simple disputes involving
two people that have only been alive for a few hours, days or weeks. Generally complex and long-
standing issues involving a number of people are best left for experienced mediators to deal with.
These kinds of workplace conflicts are often sensitive and require high-level skill to bring them to a
resolution.
Arrange the next stage as soon as possible. While it can be difficult to arrange meetings in busy work
places ensure resolving the conflict is a top priority. Generally the longer the conflict goes on for, the
harder it is to resolve.
7. Explain how work relationships and the cultural and social environment can support or hinder
the team achieving planned outcomes.
Absenteeism, high turnover, low productivity, customer complaints, workplace conflict and
grievances. These are just some of the signs of a negative workplace culture and it can cost a business
dearly. Like a toxic cloud, a negative workplace culture spreads, causing harm to everything it touches
and it can ultimately lead to the collapse of an organisation. Having a positive workplace culture
improves employee motivation and work ethic. It increases productivity and staff retention. It
develops stronger customer relationships and is one of the most important factors in helping a
business succeed.
Embracing cultural diversity within the team can also contribute to workplace performance by
approaching challenges through varying perspectives.
1. Establish and maintain integrity. It is the foundation of trust in any organisation. Integrity must
begin at the top and then move down. This means, among other things, keeping promises and
always telling the truth, no matter how difficult it might be. If its people have integrity, an
organisation can be believed.
2. Communicate vision and values. Communication is important, since it provides the artery for
information and truth. By communicating the organisation's vision, management defines where
it's going. By communicating its values, the methods for getting there are established.
3. Consider all employees as equal partners. Trust is established when even the newest rookie, a
part-timer, or the lowest paid employee feels important and part of the team. This begins with
management not being aloof, as well as getting out and meeting the troops. This should be
followed by leaders seeking opinions and ideas (and giving credit for them), knowing the names
of employees and their families and treating one and all with genuine respect.
4. Focus on shared, rather than personal goals. When employees feel everyone is pulling together to
accomplish a shared vision, rather than a series of personal agendas, trust results. This is the
essence of teamwork. When a team really works, the players trust one another.
5. Do what's right, regardless of personal risk. We all know intuitively what's "right" in nearly every
situation. Following this instinctive sense, and ignoring any personal consequences will nearly
always create respect from those around us. From this respect will come trust.
2. List and briefly explain the three (3) organisational standards that need to be followed to
develop and maintain effective relationships.
1. Code of conduct
2. Code of ethics
3. How do you gain and maintain the trust and confidence of:
a) Colleagues
Building and maintaining trust in the workplace is vital to a healthy environment where colleagues feel
valued and respected. Attempting to build trust amongst employees has become a major challenge for
many organisations and lack of trust often leads to disgruntled colleagues and frequent turn over.
1. Always be transparent. Let your colleagues know what you are thinking (about work) by
expressing your motives so people are not left guessing what your next move will be. By making
your motives public knowledge you are more likely to get buy-in and support than if you leave
people curious about your intentions on the job.
2. Don’t say things behind a colleague’s back that you would not say to them in person. The two-
faced personality at work results in mistrust that is very hard to reverse. If you feel the need to
discuss a difficult situation, or point out a mistake, talk to the offender in person and in private to
ensure that you are trustworthy whether or not they agree with your message.
3. Be true to your word. If you make a commitment to do something – do it! This validates that you
are true to your word and dependable on the job. Life happens as do extenuating circumstances
so when these situations prevent you from doing your job, be clear with your colleagues and
supervisor about why so your trust is not compromised.
4. Always let people know what you stand for. Whether they agree with you or not – your
colleagues will always know what you are likely to do in a certain situation and therefore will be
willing to share what they would do which translates into a respectful environment where all
ideas are worth discussing.
5. Demonstrate consistency. It’s important for your co-workers know that you have some degree of
predictability. This expectation will help others to trust what you would do in certain situations.
6. Show competence in your area of expertise and always continue to improve and expand upon
your knowledge and skills. This will allow others to trust you in your area of expertise.
Trust can be hard to gain but the journey is tougher once the trust is lost. Communication and
transparency are the keys to establishing and maintaining trust in the work environment from all rungs on
the hierarchical ladder within an organisation.
b) Customers
Aside from the obvious qualities that lead to trust — honesty, accessibility and dependability – there are
some actions you can take to further enhance the trust factor in your client/customer relationships. If you
do these often enough to make them a habit, you will find your relationships are stronger, easier to
manage and more sustainable.
Be Transparent
No one wants to feel manipulated, but sometimes, it may seem easier to take an indirect approach when
talking about an uncomfortable subject with clients. Being open and transparent across the board will
make it easier for clients to trust you and believe that you have their best interests at heart.
Make it standard practice to say what you mean and mean what you say. And then do whatever it takes
to fulfill your promises. If you consistently meet goals and complete what you start, your clients will gain
confidence in what you do, and more importantly, what you say.
It’s important for you to know what you’re doing and assure the client that you can get the job done. But
that doesn’t mean that you need to know everything. It’s expected that there will be areas where you are
not an expert, and you can do great things for your relationships when you admit you’re not completely
sure about something. In fact, your relationships will thrive if you’re willing to admit there are things you
don’t know, and then have a plan for getting the information the client needs.
Like many things in life, building trust often boils down to being able to communicate successfully. And
part of good communication is listening and taking time to understand what the other party is saying.
Make sure you are listening to what your clients are saying, and then responding specifically to each and
every concern, request and question. Not only will this cut down on project prep time and make you more
efficient in working with your clients, but it will also assure your clients that you value them and their
perspectives.
c) Suppliers
Relationships matter. So much so that it’s vital to develop good supplier relationships continuously.
The foundation for these relationships includes the following:
Respect: Relationships are built on mutual respect. If you don’t respect a supplier than the
relationship will be doomed to fail.
Trust: Building trust provides the cornerstone of your supplier relationship. Trust is a two way
street that must be cultivated at all times. Trust becomes important when times get tough.
Mutual Benefit: Relationships need to provide benefits to both parties. Without mutual
benefits the partnership will be on shaky ground since the incentives to stick around are
lacking.
Fairness and Honesty: Fair and honest partners will always win out in the long run. Any short term
gain realised by lying, cheating or taking advantage of a partner will tarnish the long term relationship
and destroy trust.
The social environment of organisations includes social factors like customs, traditions, values,
beliefs, poverty, literacy, life expectancy rate etc. The social structure and the values that a
Society cherishes have a considerable influence on the functioning of an organisation.
Cultural environments consist of the influence of religious, family, educational, and social systems.
b) Detail how you would adjust your interpersonal styles when dealing with each of these
environments and why it is important to do so?
Self-Awareness: Being aware of your own needs, values and emotions and their impact on your
behavior
Self-Management: Keeping your emotional reactions in check and being able to behave
appropriately when you experience feelings that could result in destructive behavior
Relationship Management: The ability to build relationships based on mutual trust and respect
In addition to the items above, the following interpersonal skills are important in order to work
effectively with other people:
The ability to manage conflict: Respectively managing differences of opinions and seeking win-win
resolutions
Problem solving: Choosing the best course of action while taking the needs and perspectives of
others into account
Communication: Speaking with clarity and directness while showing appropriate sensitivity to the
receiver
Listening: Being able to hear other people's perspectives while suspending judgment
Demonstrating responsibility: Doing what you say you will do, when you say you will do it
Being accountable for your actions: Not making excuses or blaming others
Showing appreciation: Letting other people know you value them and their help
Assessment task 4:
Develop and maintain networks and relationships
Essentially, networking is making connections with colleagues, clients and others in your field. There is a
perception that networking is shallow and superficial, but actually, it’s about building quality
relationships. It isn’t just going out of your way to meet the ‘right’ people, rather it is creating and
sustaining relationships with a group of people that you know and trust, that you will help if asked, and
who will help you.
2. How does networking benefit the performance of teams and the organisation?
A network of close colleagues and associates is essentially a support group. Having people to ask advice
of, seek assistance from, or exchange information with, can lay a vital groundwork for your team. An
effective network might help your team do their job well and manage projects effectively.
They are the relationships you develop and build up over time with others. These networks carry lots of
information in the form of facts, gossip and rumour about issues affecting your work—such as
government policy initiatives, local developments or changes in services.
1. Explain how you can utilise the following information to improve the performance of your work
team.
By looking at competency scores across your organisation, you can easily identify
Performance Review
workforce strengths and weaknesses and evaluate these in light of your
Data
organisational strategy. Do you have the right competencies, in the right parts of
your organisation, to achieve your strategic goals? Looking at competency scores
and breaking them down by division/ department/geography can help you
identify:
By comparing ratings year over year, you can also ensure continuous
improvement and monitor the effectiveness of your programs.
Although there are no strict rules as to the format of an Operational Plan they
normally contain the following information:
Specific goals
Actions required to achieve goals
Human resources required
Physical resources required
Budget required
Processes and procedures can also improve the consistency of product and
service delivery by your staff.
By creating standards and policies for your business, you set benchmarks that
your staff must meet.
For example, you may have a standard for serving customers that involves being
courteous, completing transactions within a certain time, and doing everything in
your power to accommodate customer requests. This can improve the experience
of your customers, suppliers and/or distributors in their dealings with you.
Customers who have a positive experience are more likely to become repeat
customers, and are less likely to complain about your business.
2. What information can you share with your team to improve performance?
3. What are performance reviews and why are these beneficial when leading a team?
Appraisals are central both to human resource management and performance management.
Understanding their role, objectives, benefits and purpose is important to all employers. Careful
preparation and understanding is required if the appraisal process is to be successful, worthwhile and
relevant.
Appraisal systems exist to improve organisational efficiency by ensuring that individuals perform to the
best of their ability, develop their potential, and earn appropriate reward. This in turn leads to improved
organisational performance.
Appraisals have three main purposes. These are often misunderstood. The first is to measure the extent
to which an individual may be awarded a salary increase compared with his or her peers. This is the
reward review component.
The second purpose of an appraisal is to identify any training needs and, if appropriate, to provide
training and development to enable an individual to help the organisation to achieve its objectives. This
is the performance review component. Finally, appraisals are also important to aid an individual's career
development by attempting to predict work that the individual may be capable of in the future. This is
the potential review component.
Employees often question the value and usefulness of the time and effort taken up by an appraisal.
However, it establishes key results that an individual needs to achieve within a time period while also
comparing the individual's performance against a set and established standard.
The employee is not the only beneficiary - the organisation benefits through identifying employees for
promotion, noting areas for individual improvement, and by using the system as a basis for human
resource planning.
4. If you received feedback from a team member that another team members was racially
insensitive, how would you resolve the issue? Detail the process you would follow.
The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 prohibits offensive behaviour based on racial hatred. Racial hatred is
defined as something done in public that offends, insults or humiliates a person or group of people
because of their race, colour or national or ethnic origin. All incidents of harassment – no matter how
large or small or who is involved – require employers or managers to respond quickly and appropriately.
If issues are left unaddressed, a hostile working environment can develop which can expose employers to
further complaints.
Once you have spoken to both parties, assess what you have heard and any other evidence received to
make an evaluation as to whether the matter can be resolved at the local level. Explore common
ground between the parties that would assist them to reach a resolution. This involves:
• understanding what the common ground is - are the parties willing to reach a resolution?
• recognising what both parties want as a resolution; is it possible to achieve the desired outcomes? Is
it a reasonable outcome to the complaint?
• Providing information about the formal process, so they are aware that the outcomes from a formal
process may not be beneficial to the parties.
Please note: It may be advisable to speak with your supervisor, or the relevant HR staff member before
making the decision about the next steps.
Explore possible options for resolution including:
• Clarifying a misunderstanding
• An apology (where the respondent admits to the allegations)
• Mediation*
• Agreed action plan to avoid further incidents
Both parties will need to agree to the method of resolution, and once agreement has been reached the
matter should be enacted promptly and documented.
6. Why is it important for organisations to establish social, ethical and business standards?
There are quite a few standards/policies that every workplace should have. A Code of Conduct sets
standards of ethical conduct and workplace behaviour that must be adhered to and can be added to or
amended as needed. It can include issues such as personal and professional responsibilities and
accountabilities in dealing
with staff, colleagues and customers. It can also set standards for dress, grooming and appearance and
the use of organisation’s facilities and resources. Workplace policies should make reference to the
possible consequences for breaches of the policy. Consequences may include an informal warning,
a formal warning kept on the employee’s file, or termination of employment. A disciplinary policy is
essential in outlining the process the employer will follow in issuing a warning, or in terminating
employment. The disciplinary policy should clearly identify what behaviours may lead to the employee
being dismissed without warning. See the Ending Employment card for more details of termination issues.
Under the Fair Work Act, if an employee is sick while on a period of annual leave and they take paid
sick leave, that leave will be deducted from their personal/carer’s leave rather than their annual leave
accrual. Best employment practice dictates that these situations should be covered by an
appropriate leave policy. The leave policy identifies the types of leave available and the process that must
be followed to access the leave. It will also outline the evidence that is required as proof of illness or
injury when claiming personal/carers leave and the circumstances that would require the evidence, for
example a medical certificate as proof of personal illness or injury during a period of annual leave.
It is crucial to have senior management support, especially where standards/policies relate to employee
behaviour. The endorsement and modelling of the behaviour by the CEO, senior managers and
supervisors will encourage staff to take the policies seriously.
8. How can you demonstrate that you value the ideas and contributions from internal and external
sources?
10. Provide two (2) examples of when you would use mentoring and coaching skills in a workplace.
Mentoring is when a skilled and experienced employee acts as a guide and counsellor to a less skilled and
experienced colleague. A mentor is an encouraging and supportive role model, who listens and advises on
workplace problems, training needs and ways of working – eg; buddying up with students for work
placement.
Coaching – An issue with job performance has been identified and it is agreed that the person is in need
of some assistance to practice skills and techniques. Eg; staff member needs some practice and guidance
using lifting equipment. Staff member has the opportunity to watch demonstrations, practice and be
given feedback on progress. Staff member given encouragement and guidance as they go.
11. Explain why it is important to treat all internal and external contact with integrity, respect and
empathy.
Assessment task 6:
You have recently been appointed as Frontline Manager for an existing team of 12 people who manage
various improvement projects within the organisation.
After several weeks, getting to know the team, you gathered the following information:
1. Two people are performing below standard, but are well liked, so their team members cover
for them.
2. The team does not have a positive profile within the business as projects are often delivered
past their due date, but the team believe that is due to various management levels lack of
engagement during the project process.
3. One of the ladies in the team is being bullied by another team member, but has not made an
official compliant. She does not see the behaviour as bullying as she lacks self-confidence.
4. Another two team members are openly verbally abusive towards each other. This is impacting
on the individual team members and the cohesion and performance of the combined team.
1. What information would you need to collect and analyse to assess these four issues?
You would need to find out why the two people are performing below standard and why the
others are covering for them
How management are engaging/not engaging in the business projects and why are projects
delivered past their due date
Talk to the lady being bullied and find out what the situation is
Find out why the two team members are being abusive towards each other
2. Detail the strategies you would implement to overcome each of these issues?
1. Talk to the underperforming team members about some coaching to improve the skills that are
below standard
2. Find out why projects are late in being delivered and then work on management engagement
3. Talk to lady about bullying and the consequences. Let her know that it is not ok and must be
eliminated – it’s a legal obligation
4. Talk to abusive team members and explain that this can consititute bullying. They may need
some coaching on acceptable behaviours in the workplace.
3. What interpersonal skills will you require to deal with these issues?
Interpersonal skills are important in the workplace for many reasons. People with these skills typically:
4. How will you guide and support these colleagues to resolve work difficulties?
Good interpersonal skills greatly influence group performance and motivates the amount and
effectiveness of teamwork in the company. In a workplace, you need to be able to relate with others to
optimise on productivity.
5. When dealing with issues three and four, what organisation and legislative requirements will
you need to consider?
Equal opportunity
Anti-discrimination
Bullying and harassment
And Code of ethics
6. How will you improve the team profile within the organisation?
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