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

Required Skills

consultation and liaison

team participation and management

critical analysis

lateral thinking

Required Knowledge

benchmarking practices

quality management principles and procedures

environmental and sustainability principles and practices

organisational and industry functions

effective management practices

statutory annual reporting requirements

information systems

barriers to effective communication

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

develop and implement asset management control processes

review existing practices procedures and systems to ensure consistency of reporting and practices in all relevant business units

review service levels to identify areas of improvement in the effectiveness and efficiencies of owning and operating assets

benchmark with other organizations to enable continuous improvement strategies to be implemented at unit and management levels

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

Council's assets may include:

Levels within the organisation may include:

Regular audits may include:

Asset management activities may include:

Areas of difficulty may include:

Cost-effective checking techniques may include:

Areas of possible improvement may include:

Organisations offering effective benchmarking opportunities may include: