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

PUAMAN008B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage physical resources

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAMAN008B - Manage physical resources
Description This unit covers the competency to acquire and manage physical resources to achieve the jurisdiction's objectives.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to workers who, working with a management team, has responsibility for ensuring that physical resources are sourced and available for operational and support requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites PUAMAN002B Administer work group resources (Fire sector specific)
Competency Field
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: Plan, determine and review physical resource requirements
  • Resource requirements are determined in line with demonstrated needs
  • Cost benefit analyses demonstrate the return to the organisation
  • Resource requirements are consolidated, rationalised and prioritised across workplaces
  • Resource requirements are negotiated and acquired in the context of organisational priorities and budget
  • Replacement/acquisition/refurbishment of major items are scheduled based on expected lifetime of equipment and anticipated needs of the organisation
       
Element: Direct and coordinate the acquisition and allocation of physical resources
  • Resources are acquired and deployed in accordance with organisational needs
  • Resources inventory is established and maintained for easy tracking of resource location/history
  • Maintenance schedules and budgets are developed and approved in consultation with stakeholders with due regard to occupational health and safety needs and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Systems are developed and implemented which facilitate collection, processing and management of data on resource use and maintenance/asset management
  • Resource performance is evaluated against agreed standards, to ensure efficient, effective and safe operation
  • Resource use is maintained to ensure operational requirements are met
  • Resources are re-allocated or disposed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures as necessary for maximum performance across the organisation
       
Element: Evaluate and report on physical resource provision
  • Effectiveness of resource acquisition and allocation is monitored and assessed to meet organisational needs
  • Inefficiencies in resources provision are identified and corrected
  • Acquisition and allocation of resources and costs incurred are recorded and reported
       


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.

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

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in knowledge and application of asset management in a wide range of contexts in achieving the organisation's objectives.

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Evidence of competent performance should be obtained by observing an individual in a physical resource management role within the workplace or exercise or operational environment.

Knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, projects, reports, debriefings and action learning projects.

Specific resources for assessment

No special 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.

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

Required Skills

analyse costs and benefits of resource acquisition and utilisation

develop maintenance schedules and budgets

evaluate resource performance

monitor the effectiveness of resources acquisition and allocation

utilise resource inventory

Required Knowledge

budget processes

organisational policy and procedures relating to physical resource acquisition and allocation

resource management systems

stock handling procedures

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.

Physical resources:

properties/facilities

fixtures and plant

vehicles

equipment

stock and supplies

Acquisition and allocation of resources based on:

identified priorities

suitability

type of physical resource

urgency

cost of use

accessibility

endurance

maintenance demands

deployment time

customer needs

hazard and risk analysis

Organisational policy and procedures may vary between sectors and organisations and may include:

legislation relevant to the management of physical resources

legislation relevant to the organisation, operational, corporate and strategic plans

organisational performance standards

organisational personnel practices and guidelines

organisational quality standards

government policies

Budget formats may include:

zero based budgeting

program budgeting

line item budgeting

organisation – specific budgets

output and outcome budgeting

Budget may include:

capital expenditure

recurrent expenditure

output investment proposals

cash flow

Stakeholders may include:

staff

managers

government (state

local

federal)

unions

community

industry

owners of leased property

vehicles or equipment

Monitoring physical resource provision may include:

site visits

inspections

partial or full audits of physical resources

Expected lifetime of equipment may include:

organisation’s corporate and strategic plans

organisation’s financial and other resource management guidelines

government policy

capacity of equipment to perform to operational requirements

Reporting requirements may include:

spreadsheets

written reports

completion of proformas

completion of forms

verbal reports

government budget submission proformas

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
Resource requirements are determined in line with demonstrated needs 
Cost benefit analyses demonstrate the return to the organisation 
Resource requirements are consolidated, rationalised and prioritised across workplaces 
Resource requirements are negotiated and acquired in the context of organisational priorities and budget 
Replacement/acquisition/refurbishment of major items are scheduled based on expected lifetime of equipment and anticipated needs of the organisation 
Resources are acquired and deployed in accordance with organisational needs 
Resources inventory is established and maintained for easy tracking of resource location/history 
Maintenance schedules and budgets are developed and approved in consultation with stakeholders with due regard to occupational health and safety needs and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Systems are developed and implemented which facilitate collection, processing and management of data on resource use and maintenance/asset management 
Resource performance is evaluated against agreed standards, to ensure efficient, effective and safe operation 
Resource use is maintained to ensure operational requirements are met 
Resources are re-allocated or disposed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures as necessary for maximum performance across the organisation 
Effectiveness of resource acquisition and allocation is monitored and assessed to meet organisational needs 
Inefficiencies in resources provision are identified and corrected 
Acquisition and allocation of resources and costs incurred are recorded and reported 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAMAN008B - Manage physical resources
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PUAMAN008B - Manage physical resources

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