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

SITXFIN601 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage physical assets

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SITXFIN601 - Manage physical assets
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the physical assets of an organisation. It requires the ability to establish systems and practices for asset monitoring, maintenance and acquisition.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to all tourism, hospitality and event sectors.It applies to senior managers who operate with significant autonomy and who are responsible for making a range of strategic management decisions.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Develop practices for systematic maintenance, repair and purchase of physical assets.
  • Develop and maintain an accurate and current physical assets register.
  • Develop practices for managing physical assets that reflect overall business objectives.
  • Establish and implement maintenance and repair regimes that minimise disruption and loss of revenue.
  • Integrate practices to support environmental sustainability into use of physical assets.
  • Evaluate current and potential financial ability to acquire physical assets.
       
Element: Monitor the condition and performance of physical assets.
  • Establish and implement regular reporting practices to ensure the effective performance of physical assets.
  • Identify physical asset problems promptly and take appropriate action.
  • Assess long term physical asset performance.
  • Evaluate need for and access specialist assistance.
       
Element: Coordinate financing and purchase of physical assets.
  • Prepare accurate equipment specifications to guide the acquisition process.
  • Estimate acquisition costs based on evaluation of current, accurate and relevant data.
  • Make decisions on the replacement and acquisition of physical assets.
  • Select methods of financing to meet current financial objectives.
  • Finance acquisitions in consultation with financial specialists.
  • Keep accurate records of all financial agreements.
       


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.

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

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

Evidence of the ability to:

plan for and manage the acquisition, maintenance and replacement of a diverse range of physical assets

monitor the utility of assets to meet business needs over a period of time

develop and maintain a current assets register

demonstrate knowledge of the features and benefits of different financing options for asset acquisition.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure use of:

a real or simulated tourism, hospitality or event industry business operation for which physical assets are monitored and maintained

current commercial purchase specifications, supplier product and cost information and contractual documentation used for the purchase of assets

suppliers with whom the individual can interact and negotiate.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

projects, activities and case studies that allow assessment of the individual’s ability to:

manage physical assets for specific tourism, hospitality and event business environments

develop and maintain a physical assets register

evaluate the performance of physical assets and take actions to address deficiencies

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of financing options

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.

Guidance information for assessment

The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:

BSBWRT401A Write complex documents

SITXFIN401 Interpret financial information

SITXFIN501 Prepare and monitor budgets

SITXMGT501 Establish and conduct business relationships.

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.

Required skills

communication skills to discuss asset deficiencies with team members and to negotiate purchase and financial arrangements with suppliers

critical thinking skills to evaluate current and future asset needs and financial ability to update physical assets

initiative and enterprise skills to identify and analyse the utility of enhanced physical assets to improve business performance

literacy skills to:

read and interpret complex product specifications and financial contracts

research new physical assets to enhance business performance

write detailed specifications for the supply of physical assets

numeracy skills to analyse financial data and interpret estimates and financial agreements for physical asset acquisition

planning and organising skills to manage maintenance and repair regimes and plan for the acquisition of assets

problem-solving skills to identify physical asset problems and to resolve through maintenance or replacement

self-management skills to take responsibility for the monitoring of physical asset quality, utility and acquisition

teamwork skills to regularly discuss the condition and utility of physical assets with team members and take account of their feedback when making acquisitions.

Required knowledge

types of physical assets required by tourism, hospitality and event organisations and the organisation in particular

maintenance requirements for different types of physical assets

a range of formats for and inclusions of asset registers

features and benefits of different financing options for asset acquisition, including purchase, rent, lease and hire purchase

depreciation that can be applied to different types of physical assets

practices to support environmental sustainability using different types of physical assets.

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Physical assets may include:

buildings

computer systems

equipment fixtures, fittings and furniture contained within:

accommodation establishments

commercial kitchens

restaurants and bars

storage areas

tourism, hospitality and event offices

transportation depots

gardens

pools

rides and games

vehicles

vessels.

Business objectives may include:

profitability

growth

provision of quality products and services to customers

adherence to:

codes of conduct

environmental sustainability philosophies and practices

industry accreditation schemes.

Practices to support environmental sustainability may include:

effective use of consumables

minimising waste

regular maintenance to ensure efficiency of machinery

systems to reduce resource use:

fuel

power

water.

Regular reporting practices may include a requirement for:

formal and informal customer and staff feedback

procedures to integrate daytoday condition reports

scheduled:

internal or external inspections and audits

management reports.

Assess may involve evaluation of:

ability to meet business objectives

cost of maintenance over a period of time

customer and staff feedback

input from specialists

operational efficiency

safety.

Specialist assistance may involve:

architects

builders

designers

electronic specialists

information technology suppliers

landscape architects

manufacturers

mechanics

tradespeople

vendors.

Specifications may include:

budget parameters

environmental sustainability policies for the business

floor plans

numbers and types of required equipment fixtures, fittings and furniture

operational performance requirements:

efficiency

customer traffic

staff usage

types of products and services offered by the business.

Current,accurate and relevant dataused for estimating costs may include:

current maintenance contracts

estimates and quotations from suppliers

previous contracts and costs

published or advertised prices.

Methods of financing may include:

hire purchase

lease

purchase

rent.

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 and maintain an accurate and current physical assets register. 
Develop practices for managing physical assets that reflect overall business objectives. 
Establish and implement maintenance and repair regimes that minimise disruption and loss of revenue. 
Integrate practices to support environmental sustainability into use of physical assets. 
Evaluate current and potential financial ability to acquire physical assets. 
Establish and implement regular reporting practices to ensure the effective performance of physical assets. 
Identify physical asset problems promptly and take appropriate action. 
Assess long term physical asset performance. 
Evaluate need for and access specialist assistance. 
Prepare accurate equipment specifications to guide the acquisition process. 
Estimate acquisition costs based on evaluation of current, accurate and relevant data. 
Make decisions on the replacement and acquisition of physical assets. 
Select methods of financing to meet current financial objectives. 
Finance acquisitions in consultation with financial specialists. 
Keep accurate records of all financial agreements. 

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