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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Allocate available resources to achieve results
  2. Monitor and evaluate resource usage
  3. Report on resource usage

Required Skills

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

accessing and using legislation and guidelines relating to resource allocation and usage

meeting organisational reporting requirements

recordkeeping in relation to resource allocation and usage

accessing and using information systems in the context of resource allocation and usage

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying public sector legislation including occupational health safety and environment and sustainability in the context of resource allocation and usage

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation policy and guidelines relating to resource allocation and usage

operational procedures for accessing storing maintaining and using resources

stock handling procedures

financial management principles and procedures

budget processes

fraud control guidelines

government security procedures relating to resources

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation including occupational health safety and environment and sustainability in the context of resource allocation and usage

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVB Develop client services

PSPGOV502B Develop client services

PSPGOVB Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOVA Promote diversity

PSPGOV505A Promote diversity

PSPGOVA Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOVA Provide leadership

PSPGOV511A Provide leadership

PSPGOVA Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOVA Refine complex workplace documents

PSPGOV513A Refine complex workplace documents

PSPGOVA Coordinate risk management

PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPOHSA Monitor and maintain workplace safety

PSPOHS501A Monitor and maintain workplace safety

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of Employability Skills as they relate to this unit

coordination of resource allocation and usage in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to resource allocation and usage

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when coordinating resource allocation and usage

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when coordinating resource allocation and usage including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

coordination of resource allocation and usage in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

demonstration

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments


Range Statement

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Resources may include:

finances

facilities

equipment

stock and supplies

human

technical expertise

consultants

information, knowledge and other intellectual resources

Legislation, policies and guidelines may include:

public sector legislation, policies and procedures

procurement legislation and guidelines

fraud control

government security management

environmental and sustainability practices

organisational code of practice

public sector code of ethics

asset management legislation and guidelines

financial management legislation and guidelines