PSPGEN045
Coordinate resource allocation and usage


Application

This unit describes the skills required to coordinate and monitor available resources to achieve work unit outcomes. It includes allocating available resources, monitoring and evaluation of resource usage and reporting on resource usage.

This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within 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 independently performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Monitor and evaluate resource usage

1.1 Identify, seek and allocate required resources to enable achievement of work unit objectives.

1.2 Implement systems to enable monitoring and evaluation of resource usage against targets and organisational standards.

1.3 Maintain records of resource allocation and usage.

1.4 Identify, analyse and address resource usage issues within limits of individual delegation or refer.

1.5 Allocate replacements or additional resources as required.

2. Report on resource usage

2.1 Report resource usage in required format and on a regular basis.

2.2 Complete reports to indicate the level of performance achieved and any follow up action.

2.3 Apply technology to resource management systems.

Evidence of Performance

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.

accessing and using legislation and guidelines relating to resource allocation and usage

meeting organisational reporting requirements

recordkeeping in relation to resource allocation and usage

accessing and using information systems in the context of resource allocation and usage


Evidence of Knowledge

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 including WHS and environment, policy and guidelines relating to resource allocation and usage

operational procedures for accessing, storing, maintaining and using resources

stock handling procedures

financial management principles and procedures

budget processes

fraud control guidelines

government security procedures relating to resources


Assessment Conditions

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.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.


Competency Field

General