CITB Handling Difficult Situations

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The purpose of this standard is to enable the delegate to develop knowledge and understanding of handling difficult situations regarding performance, discipline, conflict, stress and diversity as required by a practising or potential site supervisor.

Description

The delegate will be able to:

  • explain how to use assessment and active listening and feedback to manage the performance of team members on site
    • Assessment of this learning outcome must cover the delegates ability to:
      • explain the practices of performance management and the role of the supervisor in performance management
      • describe the value of formal and informal assessment of performance on site
      • describe at least two ways to ensure fair and objective formal assessment
      • explain active listening and feedback and the importance of this in improving performance
      • explain how to give effective feedback on performance
  • explain how to manage poor performance and discipline of team members on site
    • Assessment of this learning outcome must cover the delegates ability to:
      • explain why it is important to correctly identify the root cause of poor performance if it is to be managed appropriately
      • explain the difference between disciplinary procedures and procedures for dealing with poor performance
      • identify the organisation’s employment policies and procedures that support the supervisor in dealing with disciplinary issues
      • describe at which point in the organisational procedures the supervisor should seek assistance from their line manager or human resources when dealing with the management of poor performance
      • explain how a supervisor should prepare for a meeting regarding probable poor performance
  • explain how to manage conflict on site
    • Assessment of this learning outcome must cover the delegates ability to:
      • describe the principal features of conflict and how conflict can affect individual and team performance on site
      • explain one recognised technique a supervisor can use to resolve conflict
      • explain how a supervisor can promote a positive atmosphere in order to minimise the adverse effects of conflict
  • explain how to identify and manage work-related stress
    • Assessment of this learning outcome must cover the delegates ability to:
      • explain what is meant by work-related stress
      • explain how work-related stress develops
      • explain the responsibilities of the supervisor in ensuring the risks from work related stress are effectively managed and controlled
  • explain how to manage a diverse workforce
    • Assessment of this learning outcome must cover the delegates ability to:
      • explain at least two benefits of an inclusive working environment to the organisation
      • describe the role and responsibilities of a supervisor in promoting equality and diversity
      • provide an example of inappropriate behaviour in relation to equality and diversity and explain how it should be addressed by a supervisor