CSCORG018 — Manage a work unit

1 Plan and monitor the services of a work unit

• 1.1Ensure that work unit guidelines, procedures and practices are developed, monitored and reviewed through active consultation and participation with all key people.
• 1.2Promote the contribution of the work unit and its outcomes in the organisation and correctional community.
• 1.3Design and monitor internal information and reporting systems for efficiency, effective communication and accountability.
• 1.4Maintain regular team meetings designed to encourage routine participation in planning and services review.
• 1.5Maintain liaison with other relevant key people in the community and related agencies.

2 Manage unit resources

• 2.1Determine required resources to enable achievement of work unit objectives.
• 2.2Facilitate cooperation in the work unit through balanced and fair work allocation and recognition of all contributions.
• 2.3Ensure that physical resources are maintained to agreed health and safety standards.
• 2.4Monitor financial expenditure to ensure that budgets and delegations are kept within agreed limits and allocations.
• 2.5Ensure that financial reporting systems are consistent with organisational and contract requirements.

3 Supervise and support staff

• 3.1Identify and monitor staff functions, duties and responsibilities required for the effective and productive operation of the unit.
• 3.2Recruit and select staff according to identified criteria and procedures.
• 3.3Identify any skills shortages and staff development needs and provide appropriate training.
• 3.4Identify and counsel inappropriate behaviour to promote a positive attitude towards industry standards and performance improvement.
• 3.5Promote achievements and support and reinforce productive and effective behaviour with team members.
• 3.6Ensure that staff performance appraisal and counselling are provided according to policies and work contracts.
• 3.7Identify issues and concerns affecting work performance of staff and provide counselling and support to resolve problems.

4 Make effective decisions

• 4.1Apply team-building strategies to achieve strengthened individual and team commitment to organisational vision and work unit goals.
• 4.2Use a range of consultation methods to involve staff, management and other related services in the decisions affecting the work unit.
• 4.3Promote the use of problem-solving strategies and techniques to produce creative and innovative thinking.
• 4.4Evaluate decisions and actions for their effectiveness and positive outcomes and make adjustments to plans.
• 4.5Ensure that decisions and actions are documented, reported and recorded according to agreed procedures.

What does an assessment tool for CSCORG018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CSCORG018 needs to address all 45 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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