Unit of competency details

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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 Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Plan, determine and review physical resource requirements 

1.1 Resource requirements are determined in line with demonstrated needs.

1.2 Cost benefit analyses demonstrate the return to the organisation.

1.3 Resource requirements are consolidated, rationalised and prioritised across workplaces.

1.4 Resource requirements are negotiated and acquired in the context of organisational priorities and budget. 

1.5 Replacement/acquisition/refurbishment of major items are scheduled based on expected lifetime of equipment  and anticipated needs of the organisation.

2. Direct and coordinate the acquisition and allocation of physical resources 

2.1 Resources are acquired and deployed in accordance with organisational needs.

2.2 Resources inventory is established and maintained for easy tracking of resource location/history.

2.3 Maintenance schedules and budgets  are developed and approved in consultation with stakeholders  with due regard to occupational health and safety needs and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

2.4 Systems are developed and implemented which facilitate collection, processing and management of data on resource use and maintenance/asset management.

2.5 Resource performance is evaluated against agreed standards, to ensure efficient, effective and safe operation.

2.6 Resource use is maintained to ensure operational requirements are met.

2.7 Resources are re-allocated or disposed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures  as necessary for maximum performance across the organisation.

3. Evaluate and report on physical resource provision 

3.1 Effectiveness of resource acquisition and allocation is monitored and assessed to meet organisational needs.

3.2 Inefficiencies in resources provision are identified and corrected.

3.3 Acquisition and allocation of resources  and costs incurred are recorded and reported.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• analyse costs and benefits of resource acquisition and utilisation
• develop maintenance schedules and budgets
• evaluate resource performance
• monitor the effectiveness of resources acquisition and allocation
• utilise resource inventory

Required Knowledge 

• budget processes
• organisational policy and procedures relating to physical resource acquisition and allocation
• resource management systems
• stock handling procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in knowledge and application of asset management in a wide range of contexts in achieving the organisation's objectives.

Consistency in performance 

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Evidence of competent performance should be obtained by observing an individual in a physical resource management role within the workplace or exercise or operational environment.

Knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, projects, reports, debriefings and action learning projects.

Specific resources for assessment 

No special requirements.

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.

Physical resources :

• properties/facilities
• fixtures and plant
• vehicles
• equipment
• stock and supplies

Acquisition and allocation of resources  based on:

• identified priorities
• suitability
• type of physical resource
• urgency
• cost of use
• accessibility
• endurance
• maintenance demands
• deployment time
• customer needs
• hazard and risk analysis

Organisational policy and procedures  may vary between sectors and organisations and may include:

• legislation relevant to the management of physical resources
• legislation relevant to the organisation, operational, corporate and strategic plans
• organisational performance standards
• organisational personnel practices and guidelines
• organisational quality standards
• government policies

Budget formats  may include:

• zero based budgeting
• program budgeting
• line item budgeting
• organisation – specific budgets
• output and outcome budgeting

Budget  may include:

• capital expenditure
• recurrent expenditure
• output investment proposals
• cash flow

Stakeholders  may include:

• staff
• managers
• government (state
• local
• federal)
• unions
• community
• industry
• owners of leased property
• vehicles or equipment

Monitoring physical resource provision  may include:

• site visits
• inspections
• partial or full audits of physical resources

Expected lifetime of equipment  may include:

• organisation’s corporate and strategic plans
• organisation’s financial and other resource management guidelines
• government policy
• capacity of equipment to perform to operational requirements

Reporting requirements  may include:

• spreadsheets
• written reports
• completion of proformas
• completion of forms
• verbal reports
• government budget submission proformas