1. Determine resource requirements
   • Determine resource requirements in accordance with business and operational plans, and organisational requirements
   • Provide opportunities to individuals and workgroups to contribute to the identification of resource requirements
   • Ensure resource expenditure is realistic and makes efficient use of available budget resources
   • Present recommendations on resource requirements in the required format, style and structure using relevant business equipment and technology
2. Acquire and allocate resources
   • Acquire physical resources and services in accordance with organisational requirements
   • Check resources to ensure quality and quantity, in line with service agreements
   • Allocate resources promptly to enable achievement of workgroup objectives
   • Ensure consultation with individuals and teams on allocation of resources is participative and is conducted using appropriate interpersonal skills
3. Monitor and report on resource usage
   • Measure effectiveness of resource planning, and assess against actual costs, identified shortfalls and surpluses
   • Develop and implement methods of monitoring resource use to enable timely and accurate reporting against business and operational plans
   • Identify improvements in resource planning through consultation and feedback, and implement in accordance with organisational requirements
   • Maintain records concerning equipment and resource purchases, in accordance with organisational requirements

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

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.