Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PSPGEN004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Access and use resources

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPGEN004 - Access and use resources
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to use resources to achieve work objectives. It includes accessing and using resources and administering physical resource usage.This unit applies to those working in generalist or specialist roles across the public sector.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work as part of a team or autonomously, performing routine tasks in familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field General
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Access and use resources
  • Identify and access resources required to achieve work outcomes.
  • Use resources efficiently and effectively.
       
Element: Administer physical resources
  • Obtain and maintain supplies and materials required to support the operation of the workgroup.
  • Maintain records of resource usage as required by the organisation or work unit.
  • Process orders promptly.
  • Store supplies and materials appropriately to protect against theft and fraudulent activity.
       
Element: Access and use resources
  • Identify and access resources required to achieve work outcomes.
  • Use resources efficiently and effectively.
       
Element: Administer physical resources
  • Obtain and maintain supplies and materials required to support the operation of the workgroup.
  • Maintain records of resource usage as required by the organisation or work unit.
  • Process orders promptly.
  • Store supplies and materials appropriately to protect against theft and fraudulent activity.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Access and use resources

1.1 Identify and access resources required to achieve work outcomes.

1.2 Use resources efficiently and effectively.

2. Administer physical resources

2.1 Obtain and maintain supplies and materials required to support the operation of the workgroup.

2.2 Maintain records of resource usage as required by the organisation or work unit.

2.3 Process orders promptly.

2.4 Store supplies and materials appropriately to protect against theft and fraudulent activity.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

keeping records

reading legislation and operational procedures related to resources and finances

completing and processing orders

securing information and resources

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

public sector legislation and operational procedures relating to accessing and using resources

security requirements for resources, facilities, people and information

principles of fraud control in the public sector

principles of financial management and stock handling

work health and safety requirements

environmental and sustainability requirements

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Access and use resources

1.1 Identify and access resources required to achieve work outcomes.

1.2 Use resources efficiently and effectively.

2. Administer physical resources

2.1 Obtain and maintain supplies and materials required to support the operation of the workgroup.

2.2 Maintain records of resource usage as required by the organisation or work unit.

2.3 Process orders promptly.

2.4 Store supplies and materials appropriately to protect against theft and fraudulent activity.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and access resources required to achieve work outcomes. 
Use resources efficiently and effectively. 
Obtain and maintain supplies and materials required to support the operation of the workgroup. 
Maintain records of resource usage as required by the organisation or work unit. 
Process orders promptly. 
Store supplies and materials appropriately to protect against theft and fraudulent activity. 
Identify and access resources required to achieve work outcomes. 
Use resources efficiently and effectively. 
Obtain and maintain supplies and materials required to support the operation of the workgroup. 
Maintain records of resource usage as required by the organisation or work unit. 
Process orders promptly. 
Store supplies and materials appropriately to protect against theft and fraudulent activity. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PSPGEN004 - Access and use resources
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

PSPGEN004 - Access and use resources

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

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Date:

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