Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Strategic assets may include:
property, including housing:
listed properties
highly polluted properties
high-end military equipment
strategic infrastructure
intellectual property
high value items, e.g. computer mainframes
government businesses.
Legislation, government objectives, policies and practice may include:
commonwealth, state and territory, and local government legislation and regulations
council rules and by-laws
national competition policy
sectoral or organisational policies on:
procurement
disposal
human resource management
severance, transfer and redeployment
environmental legislation and policy
broad government policies, including Minister's public announcements and party platforms.
Options for divestment may include:
sale of business or business assets
sale of business with strategic assets leased
employee buy-out
tender
auction.
Disposal plan takes account of:
human resources
industrial relations issues
service continuity
government policies
environmental, sustainability and corporate social responsibility principles.
Required approvals may include:
Minister
Cabinet
regulatory agencies.

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
Competency must be demonstrated in divesting strategic assets consistently and in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
use different methods to identify strategic assets for disposal
develop a strategy for the divestment of strategic assets that considers all relevant disposal options
develop a disposal plan
implement a disposal plan
review the disposal activity and make recommendations about improvements that could be implemented in future disposals of strategic assets
act within own delegations and refer issues to higher authority when necessary.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated by providing evidence of undertaking a range of relevant work tasks in an actual or simulated procurement environment on at least two separate occasions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment.
Access may be required to:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to divesting assets at the strategic level
codes of conduct and codes of practice
long-term government policy papers, such as White Papers
workplace scenarios and case studies relating to a range of strategic procurement and disposal activities.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
questions to assess understanding of relevant legislation and procedures
review of strategies and approaches adopted for divesting strategic assets
review of strategic procurement plans, business cases, strategic disposal plans, disposal budgets, disposal tender documentation, formal sign-offs and approvals, and other documentation prepared or reviewed by the candidate in a range of contexts
review of stakeholder engagement approaches adopted by the candidate.
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly. Candidates for this qualification must demonstrate a high level of understanding and practical workplace application of underpinning knowledge. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPMNGT607B Develop a business case
PSPMNGT608B Manage risk
PSPMNGT609B Formulate business strategies
PSPPM601B Direct complex project activities
PSPPROC606B Negotiate strategic procurement
PSPPROC607A Manage strategic contracts.