Prioritise time and work for self and team
ID: 242811
NQF Level: NQF Level 04
Field: Field 003 – Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Credits: 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This Unit Standard enables learners to manage time and prioritise tasks in a work environment. This Unit Standard is intended for junior managers of organisations.
The qualifying learner is capable of:
- Creating, implementing and maintaining a personal and team task list.
- Using and maintaining a diary.
- Prioritising personal and team tasks.
- Implementing and maintaining a task list.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Learners should be competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.
UNIT STANDARD RANGE
- ‘Area of responsibility’ includes, but is not limited to, cost centre, section, department or team.
- ‘Junior managers’ include, but are not limited to, team leaders, supervisors, foremen and section heads.
- ‘Standard Operating Procedures’ (SOPs) may comprise formal written documents or accepted practices in the organisation.
- ‘Organisation’ includes but is not limited to, workplace, work context, work unit, company, department or section.
- The term ‘diary’ includes, but is not limited to planner, filofax, scheduler, calendar, and computerised software.
- The term ‘task list’ includes, but is not limited to a To-Do list, project management tools, activity scheduler, and job list.
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Create a task list.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
The purpose of a task list for self and one’s team is explained using examples.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
A task list is produced for the team, sequenced to meet organisational requirements.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
Information and documentation required are recorded on the task list and flagged for further action.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Prioritise personal and team tasks.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
Criteria for prioritising tasks are explained according to organisational, personal goals and values.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
Information is recorded systematically in the diary according to generally accepted practice.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
Resources and the acquisition thereof are identified according to the task list.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Use and maintain a diary.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
The purpose of keeping a diary is explained with examples.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
Information is recorded systematically in the diary.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
Actions are taken according to diary entries.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Implement and maintain personal and team task list.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
Assign tasks to the team members according to the task list.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
Stakeholders are informed of the tasks that affect them.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
The task list is followed and amended where necessary.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
New tasks are added to the task list where necessary and all outstanding work is reprioritised.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5
The work of team members is monitored to ensure tasks are achieved according to organisational requirements.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6
Completed tasks are reported to the appropriate authority and checked off the task list.
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS
- This Unit Standard will be assessed by an assessor and moderated by a moderator registered with the relevant accredited ETQA.
- Assessors should be in possession of a relevant qualification that is at least one level higher than the level of this unit standard.
- Training providers must be accredited by a relevant ETQA.
- Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE
N/A
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME
N/A
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES
N/A
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING
The learner is able to make decisions in allocating tasks and creating a task list.
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING
The learner is able to work as a member of a team in allocating work, scheduling tasks and monitoring progress.
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING
Learners are able to organise and manage their activities by maintaining a diary.
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING
The learner is able to see the world as a set of related systems when allocating and prioritising tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:
| ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | QUALITY ASSURING BODY | |
| Core | 64069 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Archives and Records Management | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
| Core | 67461 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Event Support | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Core | 57712 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Core | 64209 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Metals Production | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Core | 71729 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Relations Practice | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | SERVICES |
| Core | 65650 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Sewing Machine Mechanics | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | FPMSETA |
| Core | 61609 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Volunteer Support | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Elective | 65409 | National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | CETA |
| Elective | 66749 | National Certificate: Community Development | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
| Elective | 49081 | National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Plant Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | CETA |
| Elective | 67589 | National Certificate: Equine Practices | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
| Elective | 63269 | National Certificate: Gaming Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
| Elective | 65749 | National Certificate: Hairdressing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Elective | 48887 | National Certificate: Hiring Services and Support | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | SERVICES |
| Elective | 72049 | National Certificate: Pharmacist Assistance | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date – Status was “Reregistered” |
2014-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Elective | 63409 | National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | W&RSETA |
| Elective | 71949 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Components: Manufacturing and Assembly | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | MERSETA |
| Elective | 20185 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Banking | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | BANKSETA |
| Elective | 49176 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Systems Operations: End User (ERP) | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | SERVICES |
| Elective | 79986 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Dance Instruction | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
| Elective | 58063 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Labour Recruitment Services | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | SERVICES |
| Elective | 79687 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | MERSETA |
| Elective | 93995 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Payroll Administration Services | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Elective | 57824 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Administration | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | PSETA |
| Elective | 66809 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Sport Technical Officiating | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
| Elective | 65949 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | CETA |
| Elective | 67373 | National Diploma: Orientation and Mobility Practice | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | ETDP SETA |