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Use resources efficiently

Use resources efficiently

Unit of competency
National Code
SISXRES403A
State Code
D6206
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
06/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and use resources effectively. The unit includes assessing current use of resources; and planning, implementing and monitoring strategies to maximise the efficiency of resource usage.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine resource capacity and options for use.
  • 1.1. Prepare and document an inventory of resource capacity.
  • 1.2. Undertake research on alternative and optimal use of resources according to organisation strategic plan.
  • 1.3. Determine feasibility of opportunities and options for efficient use of resources against local and organisational constraints and capacities.
  • 1.4. Undertake suitable cost-benefit analysis of each option.
  • 1.5. Prioritise options in consultation with appropriate personnel according to organisational strategic plan.
2. Assess resource availability and current use.
  • 2.1. Identify and analyse relevant data on availability and current use of resources.
  • 2.2. Identify reliable indicators of resource usage to provide measurable data on it.
  • 2.3. Undertake measurement of current resource use.
  • 2.4. Document outcomes and make comparisons of current and potential resource use.
  • 2.5. Identify recommendations for improved use of resources according to the organisational strategic plan.
3. Plan efficient use of resources.
  • 3.1. Apply outcomes of data analysis to develop a plan to promote efficient use of resources.
  • 3.2. Seek contribution to the plan from appropriate personnel.
  • 3.3. Select and document strategies to maximise and prioritise use of resources according to outcomes of cost-benefit analysis.
  • 3.4. Plan resource access and uses according to relevant legislation.
  • 3.5. Establish performance measures to enable effective evaluation of resource usage.
4. Implement strategies to maximise resource usage.
  • 4.1. Apply identified strategies.
  • 4.2. Confirm expenditure is within organisational budgetary parameters and document expenditure.
  • 4.3. Refer requests for additional expenditure outside area of responsibility promptly.
  • 4.4. Inform clients and the community of changes to resource use as required to promote responsible use of resources.
  • 4.5. Implement recommendations for improving the efficient use of resources.
  • 4.6. Promote efficient use of energy and non-sustainable resources and management of waste.
  • 4.7. Take prompt corrective action where actual or potential significant deviations from resource-use plans are likely to have adverse effects.
5. Monitor and review efficiency of resource usage.
  • 5.1. Maintain records of resource use and analyse data to provide measures of usage.
  • 5.2. Provide resource users and other interested parties with opportunities to provide feedback on resource use.
  • 5.3. Apply relevant performance measures and make comparisons with performance objectives to assess effectiveness of resource use.
  • 5.4. Apply information obtained during monitoring and review to suggest changes and modify strategies for efficient resource use.
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.
Resource may include:
facilities
buildings
venues
grounds
equipment
natural
human
internal
external.
Research may include:
qualitative
quantitative
comparative.
Organisational strategic plan may include:
business and policy directions
market niches
organisational objectives.
Efficient use of resources may include:
usage rates
level of participation
income and profit returns
minimal environmental impact.
Cost-benefit analysis may include:
financial, social and environmental determinants
access to environments
availability of physical, human and financial resources.
Personnel may include:
other managers
supervisors.
Data may include:
type, amount and availability of resources
factors affecting usage
financial viability
benefits achieved
audits
statistical analysis
observation
measurements
surveys.
Plan may include:
personnel
resource performance objectives
training requirements
resources
service delivery
productivity
costs
minimal environmental impact.
Relevant legislation may include:
WHS
building codes and regulations
health Acts
industrial relations
environment protection
equal employment opportunity
anti-discrimination.
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:
work within organisation’s systems to research and recommend options for efficient and viable use of resources that are congruent with the organisation’s business and policy directions
develop and implement strategies to promote the efficient use of resources in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and relevant legislation
monitor and review changes in resource usage to modify strategies as required
apply effective contingency-management techniques according to own level of responsibility to respond to problems affecting implementation of resource usage.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
planning, implementation and review of efficient resource use for a facility or environment that reflects the individual’s current or intended work environment.

Assessment must also ensure access to:
a work environment within a facility with a range of resources suitable for assessment of usage, potential usage and efficiency of usage
an actual or simulated budget for implementation of the resource plan
staff to implement the plan for use of resources
data on use of resources
information about local and organisational constraints and resource capacities.
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:
observation of implementing and monitoring a plan to promote efficient use of resources
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques for assessing resource usage
portfolio of records documenting development of a plan to promote efficient use of resources
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXFAC506A Manage stock supply and purchase.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6446 SRXRES005B Achieve an efficient use of resources Unit of competency