Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ)

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2 not yet competent
OBSERVATION CHECKLIST KEY
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4 competent
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BARBADOS DEFENCE FORCE
Institution/ Centre:

Candidate:
LEADERSHIP 3
Qualification:

Unit(s): U56402: Manage yourself

U58103: Collect and analyse information to aid decision making
U58303: Provide leadership in own area of responsibility

ASSESSOR RATING
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1. PLANNING
U58103: 1.1 Circumstances requiring a decision to be made are
identified.
U58103: 1.2 Objectives for making a decision are stated.
U58103: 1.3 Criteria are established on which to base the decision, in
line with organisational objectives.
U58103: 2.1 Information required to inform the decision-making
process is identified.
U58103: 2.2 Stakeholders are informed about decisions that are made
and the process followed.
U58303: 1.1 Persons within own area of responsibility are motivated
and encouraged to define the direction and commit themselves to
achieving results.
U58303: 1.2 Shared vision and values of the organisation are clearly and
enthusiastically communicated to relevant persons.
U58303: 1.3 Link between the vision, objectives and operational plans
of own area of responsibility and those of the overall organisation are
clearly communicated and understood by persons within own area of
responsibility.
U58303: 1.4 Own area of responsibility is successfully led through
difficulties, challenges and times of crisis.
U58303: 1.5 A range of leadership styles is developed and used
appropriately in situations and when dealing with others.
U58303: 1.6 Persons are motivated to present ideas and provided with
feedback to show that they are heard and understood.

2. PROCESS
U564021.1 Core knowledge in own area of expertise and requirements
of work roleare developed and demonstrated.
U564021.2 Trends and developments in own area of expertise and the
impact on own role are monitored and evaluated.
U564021.3 Current and future requirements of own work role are
evaluated at intervals.
U564021.4 Personal learning styles which work best are recognized and
taken into account when identifying developmental activities.
U564021.5 Gaps in knowledge, skills and attitudes and current and
future requirements of own work role are identified and addressed.
U564021.6 Development plans which address gaps in knowledge, skills
and attitudes are discussed, agreed and support own career and personal
goals.
U56402 2.1 Purpose of the work role and how it contributes to
achieving the organisation’s vision and mission is established.
U56402 2.2 Objectives are developed which are compatible with own
work role and the vision, mission and values of the organisation.
U56402 2.3 Conflicts with the organisation’s vision, mission and values
are evaluated and resolved.
PRODUCT
U58103: 3.1 Information is analysed against established criteria for
validity and relevance.
U58103: 3.2 Decision-making techniques are applied to reach a
decision.
U58103: 3.3 Decisions made in line with desired objectives are
explained.
U58103: 3.4 Final decisions are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
U58303: 2.1 Persons are encouraged to identify and take responsibility
for their own development needs.
U58303: 2.2 Persons are provided with support, advice and guidance
when they need it, especially during periods of setback and change
U58303: 2.3 Persons are motivated and supported to achieve their work
and development objectives and recognition given for their successes.
U58303: 2.4 Persons are encouraged to take the lead in their own area of
responsibility when they have the knowledge and expertise and show a
willingness to accept leadership.
U58303: 2.5 Trust and support of persons across the organisation and
key stakeholders are achieved through own performance and behaviour.
U58303: 2.6 Feedback is regularly sought on own performance from
key stakeholders and persons across the organisation.
 Comment/ Feedback/ Outcome:

Rating Scale:

1. Inadequate evidence of attainment of competence; has not demonstrated sufficient knowledge,

skill and attitude on which a judgement can be made.

2. Insufficient technical skills, related knowledge and attitude; can perform limited parts of the task
but not to required standards.

3. Satisfactory technical skills, related knowledge and attitude; can perform the task demonstrating
sufficient knowledge of the skill, and an ability to operate satisfactorily displaying some initiative
and adaptability to problem situations.

4. Proficient in technical skills, related knowledge and attitude; can perform the task in a wide range
of working conditions, demonstrating good working knowledge and application of the skill,
initiative, and adaptability to problem situations.

5. Mastery of technical skills, related knowledge and attitude; can perform the task demonstrating
mastery, autonomy, responsibility and control in a wide range of working conditions.

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