Apply effective staff and resource allocation

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TLIL0001, 'Apply effective staff and resource allocation'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Apply effective staff and resource allocation' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify and prepare operating requirements

1.1

Resource requirements are identified based on assessment of current workloads and staff needs in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Permits are verified on a timely basis regarding type of cargo in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.3

Hazards and route characteristics are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.4

Routine and potential unplanned services are identified when preparing shifts and schedules to ensure routine and contingency requirements can be met in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Fatigue risk management and fit for duty requirements are identified and considered when preparing allocation in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures

1.6

Operator qualifications and regulatory competency requirements are identified and systems to monitor their ongoing currency are used in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Delivery requirements for cargo, timeslot windows and pickups are confirmed with stakeholders in accordance with contract arrangements and workplace procedures

2

Allocate resources to achieve delivery service results

2.1

Human and equipment resources are allocated in a timely manner to enable achievement of delivery service and optimisation of costs in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Issues and potential problems when allocating resources are identified, rectified and contingencies implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Development and implementation processes for allocation are identified and addressed in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)/occupational safety and health (OSH) and regulatory requirements

2.4

Allocation requirements are communicated to stakeholders in a timely manner in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Monitor and evaluate resource allocation usage

3.1

Systems are implemented to enable real time and accurate monitoring of resource usage against targets and organisational benchmarks in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Analysis and evaluation of resource usage against targets and organisational benchmarks is undertaken and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Records of human and equipment resource allocation and usage are maintained in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements

3.4

Effectiveness of allocation is monitored in consultation with stakeholders and information is reviewed to identify and address resource usage issues against feedback received in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Additional or replacement resources are allocated as required in accordance with workplace procedures and customer requirements

4

Report on resource usage

4.1

Resource usage is reported in required format and on a regular basis in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Completed reports indicating analysis of level of performance achieved and any corrective action undertaken are communicated in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Continuous improvement strategy is undertaken via review and amendment of operational procedures in line with actions undertaken during allocation of resources in accordance with workplace procedures