Required skills

communication skills to

consult with relevant personnel to investigate options to maximise efficiency of resource use

elicit contributions and ideas from personnel in relation to planning for efficient use of resources

convey information to service users and clients about changes in resource use

literacy skills to

research and assess resource usage and potential usage

prepare an inventory of resources

evaluate and analyse data

develop a plan to improve efficiency drawing on data analysis

document ongoing resource use

numeracy skills to

carry out costbenefit analysis to determine feasibility of options

monitor expenditure

work within organisational budgets

problemsolving skills to

identify current use of resources

develop strategies to maximise efficiency of resource use

planning and organising skills to plan implement and monitor strategies for optimal resource use

technology skills to research optimal use of resources

Required knowledge

legislation to enable the safe implementation of strategies to optimise resource usage including

Work Health and Safety WHS

building codes and regulations

health Acts

industrial relations

environment protection

organisational policies and procedures to enable support for efficient resource planning and implementation

organisational strategic plans to enable resource management plans to address organisational objectives

techniques for assessing resource usage to enable the collection of data to inform resource planning

current availability and supply of resources for facility and activities

alternative facility and resource uses to enable viable options to be explored and assessed

market trends relevant to industry sector and activityspecific trends to enable the needs and expectations of resource users to be addressed through planning

techniques and strategies to optimise natural resource usage to minimise expense and wastage

methods for conducting a costbenefit analysis

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

work within organisations systems to research and recommend options for efficient and viable use of resources that are congruent with the organisations business and policy directions

develop and implement strategies to promote the efficient use of resources in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and relevant legislation

monitor and review changes in resource usage to modify strategies as required

apply effective contingencymanagement techniques according to own level of responsibility to respond to problems affecting implementation of resource usage

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

planning implementation and review of efficient resource use for a facility or environment that reflects the individuals current or intended work environment

Assessment must also ensure access to

a work environment within a facility with a range of resources suitable for assessment of usage potential usage and efficiency of usage

an actual or simulated budget for implementation of the resource plan

staff to implement the plan for use of resources

data on use of resources

information about local and organisational constraints and resource capacities

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of implementing and monitoring a plan to promote efficient use of resources

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques for assessing resource usage

portfolio of records documenting development of a plan to promote efficient use of resources

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISXFACA Manage stock supply and purchase

SISXFAC506A Manage stock supply and purchase.

Resource may include:

Research may include:

Organisational strategic plan may include:

Efficient use of resources may include:

Cost-benefit analysis may include:

Personnel may include:

Data may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include: