Unit 1: Key Principles of Team Leading
Credit value: 4
Guided learning hours: 40
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria determine the standard required to achieve the unit. On completion of this unit a learner should:
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1 Know the role of a team leader within a team
1.1 describe the attributes of a team leader
1.2 outline the responsibilities of a team leader
1.3 outline the differences between a group and a team
1.4 describe different roles in a team
2 Know how to approach key issues in team leading
2.1 identify the responsibilities of a team leader under health and safety legislation
2.2 outline the importance of good communications skills in team integration
2.3 identify ways of monitoring conflict in a team
3 Know how to organise the work of a team
3.1 outline methods of planning work with teams
3.2 describe how to set objectives for team members
3.3 outline methods of monitoring and reviewing the performance of a team
4 Know how to support team development
4.1 identify the stages of team development
4.2 describe ways of encouraging participation from team members
4.3 identify ways of improving team performance
1 Know the role of a team leader within a team
Team: difference between a group and a team; team structures, team objectives, team focus, appointed leader, support mechanisms for teams, formal communications, informal communications, the potential for high performance
Team leader role: attributes or qualities of a team leader; fairness in the treatment of others; involvement of team members; valuing the contributions of team members; respecting opinions of others; supporting team members; leading by example; accepting responsibility; taking account of the requirements of others (priorities,