Modification History
CSCORG503A Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
CSCORG503A Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to coordinate and monitor available resources to achieve work unit outcomes. It includes evaluating and reporting on resource usage.
This is a generic management unit that has been customised from PSPGOV503A from the Public Sector Training Package and has been designed to be contextualised to reflect organisation and work role requirements.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to candidates with both general and specialist competencies from a range of occupational areas.
In practice, coordinating resource allocation and usage may overlap with other generalist or specialist work activities, such as contributing to the goals of the organisation, work unit planning, managing activities to meet client requirements, etc.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Allocate available resources to achieve results . |
1.1 Identify resource requirements based on assessment of current workloads and staff needs. 1.2 Allocate resources to enable achievement of work unit objectives. 1.3 Ensure resource allocation complies with relevant guidelines , legislation and policy . 1.4 Acquire and allocate resources within limits of individual delegation or refer in accordance with organisational procedures. |
2 Monitor and evaluate resource usage . |
2.1 Implement systems to enable timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation of resource usage against targets and organisational standards. 2.2 Maintain records of resource allocation and usage according to relevant legislation and guidelines. 2.3 Identify and address resource usage issues against feedback, and review information. 2.4 Allocate replacement or additional resources as required. |
3 Report on resource usage . |
3.1 Ensure that resource usage is accurately reported in an appropriate format and on a regular basis. 3.2 Complete reports to indicate the level of performance achieved and any follow-up action required. 3.3 Apply appropriate technology to resource management systems according to organisational requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills :
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Required knowledge :
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit should ideally be assessed in the workplace but it can be assessed through a training program that uses routine workplace requirements. Assessment should include the opportunity to demonstrate evidence from work in the wider community. Evidence should be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the candidate can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
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Method of assessment |
Evidence must include observation and information generated in the workplace as well as observation of performance in routine work functions or, where this is not possible, in a simulated exercise. The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions. In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Resource requirements may include: |
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Guidelines , legislation and policies may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Organisational administration and management.
Competency field
Not applicable.