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

PSPMGT001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage resources

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPMGT001 - Manage resources
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to manage resources in accordance with planned business strategies. It includes analysing resource requirements, developing resource plans, allocating resources, reviewing and reporting on resource usage.This unit applies to those involved in the management of organisation resources.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 autonomously with management responsibilities, performing complex tasks in a familiar context.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 Management
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: Analyse resource requirements
  • Develop resource bids in line with outputs identified in business plans.
  • Consult key stakeholders in determining the nature and level of resources required.
  • Analyse resource requirements to identify proposed costs and benefits.
  • Identify opportunities to share resources across business units within the organisation.
       
Element: Develop resource plans to support achievement of business unit objectives
  • Develop resource plans that detail the acquisition and allocation of resources, and the relationship to business strategies, contingencies, plans, programs and processes.
  • Identify internal resourcing capabilities and external resourcing requirements.
  • Identify procedures for the evaluation of resource allocation.
  • Include processes for managing changing government priorities.
  • Obtain approval from senior management.
       
Element: Allocate resources
  • Manage resource allocation to enable achievement of business unit objectives.
  • Negotiate and obtain resources within required timeframe.
  • Develop and implement systems to enable accurate monitoring and review of resource usage.
  • Incorporate efficient use of technology into work practices.
       
Element: Review and report on resource usage
  • Develop and implement procedures to review resource allocation against business unit objectives.
  • Monitor compliance with program and project budgets and recommend and apply corrective action where necessary.
  • Prepare reports that indicate the level of performance achieved and any action taken to adjust or rectify procedures in meeting service and product delivery standards.
       
Element: Analyse resource requirements
  • Develop resource bids in line with outputs identified in business plans.
  • Consult key stakeholders in determining the nature and level of resources required.
  • Analyse resource requirements to identify proposed costs and benefits.
  • Identify opportunities to share resources across business units within the organisation.
       
Element: Develop resource plans to support achievement of business unit objectives
  • Develop resource plans that detail the acquisition and allocation of resources, and the relationship to business strategies, contingencies, plans, programs and processes.
  • Identify internal resourcing capabilities and external resourcing requirements.
  • Identify procedures for the evaluation of resource allocation.
  • Include processes for managing changing government priorities.
  • Obtain approval from senior management.
       
Element: Allocate resources
  • Manage resource allocation to enable achievement of business unit objectives.
  • Negotiate and obtain resources within required timeframe.
  • Develop and implement systems to enable accurate monitoring and review of resource usage.
  • Incorporate efficient use of technology into work practices.
       
Element: Review and report on resource usage
  • Develop and implement procedures to review resource allocation against business unit objectives.
  • Monitor compliance with program and project budgets and recommend and apply corrective action where necessary.
  • Prepare reports that indicate the level of performance achieved and any action taken to adjust or rectify procedures in meeting service and product delivery standards.
       


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. Analyse resource requirements

1.1 Develop resource bids in line with outputs identified in business plans.

1.2 Consult key stakeholders in determining the nature and level of resources required.

1.3 Analyse resource requirements to identify proposed costs and benefits.

1.4 Identify opportunities to share resources across business units within the organisation.

2. Develop resource plans to support achievement of business unit objectives

2.1 Develop resource plans that detail the acquisition and allocation of resources, and the relationship to business strategies, contingencies, plans, programs and processes.

2.2 Identify internal resourcing capabilities and external resourcing requirements.

2.3 Identify procedures for the evaluation of resource allocation.

2.4 Include processes for managing changing government priorities.

2.5 Obtain approval from senior management.

3. Allocate resources

3.1 Manage resource allocation to enable achievement of business unit objectives.

3.2 Negotiate and obtain resources within required timeframe.

3.3 Develop and implement systems to enable accurate monitoring and review of resource usage.

3.4 Incorporate efficient use of technology into work practices.

4. Review and report on resource usage

4.1 Develop and implement procedures to review resource allocation against business unit objectives.

4.2 Monitor compliance with program and project budgets and recommend and apply corrective action where necessary.

4.3 Prepare reports that indicate the level of performance achieved and any action taken to adjust or rectify procedures in meeting service and product delivery standards.

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.

applying legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to resource management in the public sector

using effective consultation and negotiation with stakeholders

writing reports requiring reasoning and precision of expression

communicating using complex exchange of oral information

applying budgeting and financial management

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.

financial management and budgetary processes in the organisation

business strategies

risk management concepts

organisational goals, policies and procedures

jurisdictional legislation and guidelines applicable to resource management, including work health and safety and environment

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. Analyse resource requirements

1.1 Develop resource bids in line with outputs identified in business plans.

1.2 Consult key stakeholders in determining the nature and level of resources required.

1.3 Analyse resource requirements to identify proposed costs and benefits.

1.4 Identify opportunities to share resources across business units within the organisation.

2. Develop resource plans to support achievement of business unit objectives

2.1 Develop resource plans that detail the acquisition and allocation of resources, and the relationship to business strategies, contingencies, plans, programs and processes.

2.2 Identify internal resourcing capabilities and external resourcing requirements.

2.3 Identify procedures for the evaluation of resource allocation.

2.4 Include processes for managing changing government priorities.

2.5 Obtain approval from senior management.

3. Allocate resources

3.1 Manage resource allocation to enable achievement of business unit objectives.

3.2 Negotiate and obtain resources within required timeframe.

3.3 Develop and implement systems to enable accurate monitoring and review of resource usage.

3.4 Incorporate efficient use of technology into work practices.

4. Review and report on resource usage

4.1 Develop and implement procedures to review resource allocation against business unit objectives.

4.2 Monitor compliance with program and project budgets and recommend and apply corrective action where necessary.

4.3 Prepare reports that indicate the level of performance achieved and any action taken to adjust or rectify procedures in meeting service and product delivery standards.

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
Develop resource bids in line with outputs identified in business plans. 
Consult key stakeholders in determining the nature and level of resources required. 
Analyse resource requirements to identify proposed costs and benefits. 
Identify opportunities to share resources across business units within the organisation. 
Develop resource plans that detail the acquisition and allocation of resources, and the relationship to business strategies, contingencies, plans, programs and processes. 
Identify internal resourcing capabilities and external resourcing requirements. 
Identify procedures for the evaluation of resource allocation. 
Include processes for managing changing government priorities. 
Obtain approval from senior management. 
Manage resource allocation to enable achievement of business unit objectives. 
Negotiate and obtain resources within required timeframe. 
Develop and implement systems to enable accurate monitoring and review of resource usage. 
Incorporate efficient use of technology into work practices. 
Develop and implement procedures to review resource allocation against business unit objectives. 
Monitor compliance with program and project budgets and recommend and apply corrective action where necessary. 
Prepare reports that indicate the level of performance achieved and any action taken to adjust or rectify procedures in meeting service and product delivery standards. 
Develop resource bids in line with outputs identified in business plans. 
Consult key stakeholders in determining the nature and level of resources required. 
Analyse resource requirements to identify proposed costs and benefits. 
Identify opportunities to share resources across business units within the organisation. 
Develop resource plans that detail the acquisition and allocation of resources, and the relationship to business strategies, contingencies, plans, programs and processes. 
Identify internal resourcing capabilities and external resourcing requirements. 
Identify procedures for the evaluation of resource allocation. 
Include processes for managing changing government priorities. 
Obtain approval from senior management. 
Manage resource allocation to enable achievement of business unit objectives. 
Negotiate and obtain resources within required timeframe. 
Develop and implement systems to enable accurate monitoring and review of resource usage. 
Incorporate efficient use of technology into work practices. 
Develop and implement procedures to review resource allocation against business unit objectives. 
Monitor compliance with program and project budgets and recommend and apply corrective action where necessary. 
Prepare reports that indicate the level of performance achieved and any action taken to adjust or rectify procedures in meeting service and product delivery standards. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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