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ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1 Determine asset classification and identification | 1.1 Document policies and procedures for managing pest management assets and maintaining a register of assets in accordance with company requirements 1.2 Determine asset register format on basis of current needs and business plan in accordance with company requirements 1.3 Select a classification system compatible with other corporate record systems and that meets asset accounting and asset management needs in accordance with company requirements 1.4 Determine materiality thresholds for assets to be recorded in the asset register in accordance with company requirements | ||
2 Record and value assets | 2.1 Identify and record specified details of all material assets in accordance with the asset management policies and procedures 2.2 Record all assets in compliance with legislative and company requirements 2.3 Determine condition of each asset in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative and company requirements 2.4 Determine useful/residual life of each asset in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and company requirements 2.5 Calculate current value of each asset based on valid and reliable information in accordance with legislative and company requirements | ||
3 Maintain asset management system | 3.1 Update records continuously to record asset purchases, loss, damage or disposal in accordance with company requirements | ||
3.2 Conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy of asset register in accordance with company requirements 3.3 Prepare reports to assist in business planning and management in accordance with company requirements 3.4 Review asset management system periodically to ensure it is supporting business needs in accordance with company requirements 3.5 Provide training to support effective management and maintenance of the asset register in accordance with company requirements | |||
Refer to Evidence Guide
The evidence guide identifies the requirements to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. Assessment must confirm sufficient ability to use appropriate skills and knowledge to manage the assets used in providing pest management services including maintaining an asset register. Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories within the range statement that are applicable in the working environment.
Critical aspects of competency
Implementation and maintenance of an asset management system.
Operation of an asset register.
Compliance with company and legislative/regulatory requirements.
Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.
Legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards applicable for managing a business and the provision of pest management services.
Purchasing policies and procedures.
Maintenance policies and procedures.
Disposal policies and procedures.
Documentation requirements.
Company management structure and reporting procedures.
Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:
research and analysis
communicating clearly and concisely using written and verbal modes
requesting advice or further information
seeking and receiving feedback
working on an individual basis and within a team
sourcing, organising and recording information.
Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with PRMPM26B Select and obtain pest management equipment and materials.
Resources required to assess this unit
The following resources should be available:
access to a suitable work site or venue
access to relevant databases and information sources including asset management policies and procedures
access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures
assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book.
Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit the competency should be demonstrated by using policies and procedures developed for asset management under normal industry operating conditions, or if this is not practicable, in a simulated work environment.
The competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor.
The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant written correspondence with existing and potential clients. This information must be relevant by showing evidence of the candidate's work performance.
Other forms of gaining evidence such as through oral questioning and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to supplement (but not substitute for) the practical demonstration of competence.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.
Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.
1 | Perform the process | 2 | Perform and administer the process | 3 | Perform, administer and design the process | |||
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? | 3 | Educate colleagues and staff about the importance of effective asset management and generate a commitment to support effective asset management systems. | ||||||
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | 3 | Gather data about company's assets from all available sources and analyse for inclusion in the asset register. | ||||||
How are activities planned and organised? | 3 | Plan the capture of relevant data on all assets and organise systems for ongoing capture and recording of asset details. | ||||||
How can teamwork be applied? | 3 | Establish processes for team members to have input into the ongoing monitoring of asset management policies and the operation of the asset register. | ||||||
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? | 2 | Calculate asset values and deprecation using accepted formulas. | ||||||
How can problem-solving skills be applied? | 2 | Identify changing needs of the asset management systems and discuss possible options with colleagues and staff. | ||||||
How can the use of technology be applied? | 2 | Record all data into appropriate classifications and monitor system reports to ensure accuracy. | ||||||
The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables are listed alphabetically and may be present for this particular unit.
Asset register may be a computer or manual file and include:
damage/loss/theft
date of purchase
identifying number
insurance policies and claims
invoices and receipts
location
major repairs
obsolescence
value.
Assets may include:
buildings
business and marketing contracts
goodwill
land
office equipment and furniture
pest management plant and equipment
vehicles.
Company requirements may include:
access and equity policy, principles and practice
business and performance plans
client communication procedures
client confidentiality procedures
client service standards
communication channels and reporting procedures
company goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
company issued identification badge/card/pass
company policy and procedures
defined resource parameters
dress and presentation requirements
duty of care, code of conduct, code of ethics
emergency response and evacuation procedures
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
establishing operator identity with client
maintenance procedures for equipment and PPE
OHS control procedures (e.g. health and safety plans, job plans, job safety analysis, risk assessments, safe operating practices/procedures, safe work instructions, work method statements, safe system of work statements)
OHS policies and procedures
personnel practices and guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegation
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
records and information systems and processes
training (induction and refresher) materials
work site access security clearance procedures.
Legislative requirements may include:
Australian Standards, quality assurance and certification requirements
award and enterprise agreements
industry advisory standards and codes
relevant Commonwealth/state/territory legislation and local government regulations which affect company operation:
accounting standards
anti-discrimination and diversity
building codes
chemical controls
chemical registers/manifests
consumer protection legislation
corporations law
dangerous goods Acts and regulations
dangerous goods code
declared pest (plant and animal) reporting
environmental protection issues
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial relations
motor and commercial vehicle(s) transportation
motor licence and endorsement regulations
OHS Acts and regulations
privacy
public health
trade practices
workplace consultative arrangements.
Manufacturers' specifications may include:
equipment operational manuals
instructional guides
other resources supplied by the manufacturer (such as laminated cards, notices and wall posters) in work sites or vehicles.
Reports may include:
comparative costs of different types of equipment
details of maintenance schedules
residual life of assets
scheduled replacement.
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