Required skills

communication skills to

prepare documentation and audit trail for disposed assets

communicate and network with a range of audiences such as clients suppliers stakeholders and end users

provide feedback

teamwork skills to

work independently or under direction as appropriate to the situation

model team leadership approaches if appropriate

respond to diversity

refer issues to the correct person

problemsolving skills to

read complex formal documents such as legislation and guidelines and apply them to asset disposal

make judgements to provide maximum return from asset disposal

planning and organising skills to

manage projects relating to asset disposal

manage financial and other resources in the context of asset disposal

research information about asset disposal

selfmanagement skills to

apply workplace safety and environmental and sustainability procedures in the context of asset disposal

apply probity requirements in relation to the disposal of assets

learning skills to keep uptodate with relevant procurement legislation policies and procedures

technology skills to

operate organisational IT systems

use electronic procurement templates

Required knowledge

commonwealth state or territory and local government procurement guidelines

requirements of financial rules and regulations relating to asset disposal

legal aspects of disposals

disposal approval processes

implications of particular contracting agreements for asset disposal

implications of asset disposal for wholeoflife considerations

options for government disposal

risk management procedures for disposal of assets

disposal requirements for special categories of assets

probity principles and issues

codes of conduct codes of practice and standards of individual behaviour relating to disposal of assets

legislation policy and procedures relating to asset disposal including occupational OHS environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility considerations

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

Overview of assessment

Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to dispose of assets consistently and in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

use different methods to identify assets for disposal

develop a strategy for the disposal of assets that considers all relevant disposal options

develop a disposal strategy which may be from a template

implement a disposal strategy

review the disposal activity and make recommendations about improvements that could be implemented in future disposals

act within own delegations and refer issues to higher authority when necessary

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated by providing evidence of undertaking a range of relevant work tasks in an actual or simulated procurement environment on at least two separate occasions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment

Access may be required to

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to disposing of assets

codes of conduct and codes of practice

workplace scenarios and case studies relating to a range of procurement activities associated with disposal of assets

case studies that incorporate dilemmas and probity requirements relating to disposal of assets

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

questions to assess understanding of relevant legislation and procedures

review of strategies and approaches adopted for disposal of assets

review of disposal plans plans for disposing of specific classes of assets budgets contracts risk assessments and other documentation prepared by the candidate in a range of contexts

review of stakeholder engagement approaches adopted by the candidate

In all cases practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVA Identify and treat risks

PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks

PSPGOVA Exercise delegations

PSPGOV421A Exercise delegations

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPPROCA Plan procurement

PSPPROC411A Plan procurement

PSPPROCA Develop and distribute requests for offers

PSPPROC412A Develop and distribute requests for offers

PSPPROCA Select providers and develop contracts

PSPPROC413A Select providers and develop contracts

PSPPROCA Manage contracts

PSPPROC414A Manage contracts.

Legislation and policies may include:

Options for disposal may include:

Special categories of assets may include:

Stakeholders may include: