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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Measure life cycle costs of asset
   • All costs attributable to each phase in asset's life cycle are established.
   • Asset alternatives are compared to costs applicable to allow effective planning.
   • Optimum cost to maintain and operate asset is established.
   • Annual costs within the asset's life cycle are compared to funding levels available or needed to provide agreed level of service or maintenance of asset.
   • Depreciation or asset consumption is measured.
2. Set up systems to measure costs
   • Measurement criteria for managing assets are determined for labour, plant and materials.
   • Appropriate unit rates are developed for asset classes to enable comparison of service level costs.
   • Cost reporting activity codes are established.
3. Measure cost of service provision and asset maintenance
   • Relevant information is accessed from general ledger or other systems.
   • Service level options are identified within council requirements and assessed against costs of provision to determine best option.
   • Cost of scheduled maintenance is monitored and compared against projected cost and reasons for discrepancies are identified and addressed in future planning.
4. Collect information to inform maintenance scheduling
   • Possible uses of information are defined to ensure effective information gathering and analysis, and responsibility for provision of information is assigned.
   • Current information is used in programming maintenance work and issuing instructions.
5. Use information to improve service delivery
   • Information is analysed to identify possible improvements in service delivery methods.
   • Results of analysis and implications are discussed with personnel responsible for the work and improved practices are identified where possible.
   • Improvements in service delivery are recommended and implemented within level of authority in line with council policies and procedures.
6. Measure life cycle costs of asset
   • All costs attributable to each phase in asset's life cycle are established.
   • Asset alternatives are compared to costs applicable to allow effective planning.
   • Optimum cost to maintain and operate asset is established.
   • Annual costs within the asset's life cycle are compared to funding levels available or needed to provide agreed level of service or maintenance of asset.
   • Depreciation or asset consumption is measured.
7. Set up systems to measure costs
   • Measurement criteria for managing assets are determined for labour, plant and materials.
   • Appropriate unit rates are developed for asset classes to enable comparison of service level costs.
   • Cost reporting activity codes are established.
8. Measure cost of service provision and asset maintenance
   • Relevant information is accessed from general ledger or other systems.
   • Service level options are identified within council requirements and assessed against costs of provision to determine best option.
   • Cost of scheduled maintenance is monitored and compared against projected cost and reasons for discrepancies are identified and addressed in future planning.
9. Collect information to inform maintenance scheduling
   • Possible uses of information are defined to ensure effective information gathering and analysis, and responsibility for provision of information is assigned.
   • Current information is used in programming maintenance work and issuing instructions.
10. Use information to improve service delivery
    • Information is analysed to identify possible improvements in service delivery methods.
    • Results of analysis and implications are discussed with personnel responsible for the work and improved practices are identified where possible.
    • Improvements in service delivery are recommended and implemented within level of authority in line with council policies and procedures.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

writing recommendations negotiating with personnel analysing information

Required Knowledge

basic knowledge of general ledger chart of accounts service levels range of measurement criteria for managing assets

Evidence Required

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	The demonstrated ability to measure the life cycle costs of an asset establish systems to measure costs measure the cost of service provision and asset maintenance monitor the cost of scheduled maintenance against projected cost use current information to determine existing service levels and cost structures to inform maintenance scheduling improve service delivery
Context of assessment	Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria with particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope of the Range Statement Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit
Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units	To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role
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 should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations
Resource implications	The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

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Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Council's assets may include:	roads footpaths and curbs road furniture bridges water supply systems parks, gardens, sporting grounds and playgrounds drainage systems sewerage systems buildings plant and equipment office furniture and equipment library books artwork and heritage assets
Service level options may include:	response times frequency of maintenance quality of maintenance
Uses of information may include:	improvements benchmarking reviewing delivery methods reviewing cost efficiency reviewing performance market testing comparison with other service providers or contractors
Methods of service delivery may include:	contractor day labour gang

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