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

Required Skills

planning

analysing

assessing

decision making

evaluating

completing documentation

Required Knowledge

financial functions of asset register

council policy

legislative requirements of acquisition and disposal

compensation legislation

state or territory environmental planning and assessment acts

local government legislation and other relevant legislation

strategies policies and procedures on sustainable practice

asset management software

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstration of need for asset and consideration of full range of alternatives

Costing to include all life cycle costs

Collection of asset information and implementation of asset management systems

Adequate planning for disposal of assets

Disposal of assets in line with all requirements including relevant environmental and sustainability practices

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

Prerequisite units nil

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role in particular

LGAGOVAB Monitor and maintain quality of asset management system

LGAGOVA614B Monitor and maintain quality of asset management system

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables depending on council work flow and planning cycle as long as the critical aspects of evidence can be demonstrated Assessment is best demonstrated by submission of a documented strategy outlining the steps involved in asset acquisition and disposal

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study on purchase and disposal In offthejob situations students must have access to

relevant data on asset costs

relevant legislation

council policies

asset management software

Assets may include:

Life cycle costs may include:

Cost options may include:

Asset acquisition/creation may include:

Relevant details to be documented may include:

Barriers to disposal of assets may include:

Methods of disposal may include:

Council policies relating to disposal may include: