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PSPGEN024
Use resources to achieve work unit goals

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to organise available resources at a senior operative level to facilitate achievement of work unit objectives. It includes acquiring and applying available resources, monitoring and reporting on resource usage and maintaining resources.

This unit applies to those working in senior roles within the public sector.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, supervising others performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Acquire and apply available resources

1.1 Identify available resources and fill gaps in accordance with work unit plans.

1.2 Apply procedures that promote efficient, economical and effective allocation and distribution of resources.

1.3 Handle resources in accordance with established work practices and guidelines.

2. Monitor and report on resource usage

2.1 Monitor and report on trends in resource usage.

2.2 Maintain records of resource usage.

2.3 Operate relevant financial and resource management systems.

2.4 Identify resource shortfalls and make recommendations to address these.

3. Maintain resources

3.1 Maintain resources in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines and service contracts.

3.2 Organise maintenance of resources to facilitate work practices and outcomes.

3.3 Develop contingency plans to ensure operational continuity.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying legislation, policy and guidelines relating to resource usage, storage and maintenance

communicating with diverse people on resource related matters, including maintenance contractors, work unit members, managers

monitoring outcomes

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

legislation including WHS and environment and sustainability, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to resource usage

operational procedures for accessing, storing, maintaining and using resources

security and fraud control guidelines

stock handling procedures

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Acquire and apply available resources

1.1 Identify available resources and fill gaps in accordance with work unit plans.

1.2 Apply procedures that promote efficient, economical and effective allocation and distribution of resources.

1.3 Handle resources in accordance with established work practices and guidelines.

2. Monitor and report on resource usage

2.1 Monitor and report on trends in resource usage.

2.2 Maintain records of resource usage.

2.3 Operate relevant financial and resource management systems.

2.4 Identify resource shortfalls and make recommendations to address these.

3. Maintain resources

3.1 Maintain resources in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines and service contracts.

3.2 Organise maintenance of resources to facilitate work practices and outcomes.

3.3 Develop contingency plans to ensure operational continuity.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying legislation, policy and guidelines relating to resource usage, storage and maintenance

communicating with diverse people on resource related matters, including maintenance contractors, work unit members, managers

monitoring outcomes

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

legislation including WHS and environment and sustainability, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to resource usage

operational procedures for accessing, storing, maintaining and using resources

security and fraud control guidelines

stock handling procedures

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify available resources and fill gaps in accordance with work unit plans. 
Apply procedures that promote efficient, economical and effective allocation and distribution of resources. 
Handle resources in accordance with established work practices and guidelines. 
Monitor and report on trends in resource usage. 
Maintain records of resource usage. 
Operate relevant financial and resource management systems. 
Identify resource shortfalls and make recommendations to address these. 
Maintain resources in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines and service contracts. 
Organise maintenance of resources to facilitate work practices and outcomes. 
Develop contingency plans to ensure operational continuity. 
Identify available resources and fill gaps in accordance with work unit plans. 
Apply procedures that promote efficient, economical and effective allocation and distribution of resources. 
Handle resources in accordance with established work practices and guidelines. 
Monitor and report on trends in resource usage. 
Maintain records of resource usage. 
Operate relevant financial and resource management systems. 
Identify resource shortfalls and make recommendations to address these. 
Maintain resources in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines and service contracts. 
Organise maintenance of resources to facilitate work practices and outcomes. 
Develop contingency plans to ensure operational continuity. 

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