Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 5:40 AM AWST
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Measure cost of providing and maintaining council's assets
Measure cost of providing and maintaining council's assets
Unit of competency
National Code
LGAGOVA613B
LGAGOVA613B
State Code
C1930
C1930
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/01/2006
Field of Education
080101 - Accounting
Original Release Date
20/01/2006
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers developing, reviewing and implementing systems to measure the life cycle cost of providing0 and maintaining existing council assets. The unit is appropriate for managers and other staff responsible for the financial maintenance of a council's assets.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Measure life cycle costs of asset
- 1.1 All costs attributable to each phase in asset's life cycle are established.
- 1.2 Asset alternatives are compared to costs applicable to allow effective planning.
- 1.3 Optimum cost to maintain and operate asset is established.
- 1.4 Annual costs within the asset's life cycle are compared to funding levels available or needed to provide agreed level of service or maintenance of asset.
- 1.5 Depreciation or asset consumption is measured.
2 Set up systems to measure costs
- 2.1 Measurement criteria for managing assets are determined for labour, plant and materials.
- 2.2 Appropriate unit rates are developed for asset classes to enable comparison of service level costs.
- 2.3 Cost reporting activity codes are established.
3 Measure cost of service provision and asset maintenance
- 3.1 Relevant information is accessed from general ledger or other systems.
- 3.2 Service level options are identified within council requirements and assessed against costs of provision to determine best option.
- 3.3 Cost of scheduled maintenance is monitored and compared against projected cost and reasons for discrepancies are identified and addressed in future planning.
4 Collect information to inform maintenance scheduling
- 4.1 Possible uses of information are defined to ensure effective information gathering and analysis, and responsibility for provision of information is assigned.
- 4.2 Current information is used in programming maintenance work and issuing instructions.
5 Use information to improve service delivery
- 5.1 Information is analysed to identify possible improvements in service delivery methods.
- 5.2 Results of analysis and implications are discussed with personnel responsible for the work and improved practices are identified where possible.
- 5.3 Improvements in service delivery are recommended and implemented within level of authority in line with council policies and procedures.
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Council's assets may include:
roads
footpaths and curbs
road furniture
bridges
water supply systems
parks, gardens, sporting grounds and playgrounds
drainage systems
sewerage systems
buildings
plant and equipment
office furniture and equipment
library books
artwork and heritage assets
Service level options may include:
response times
frequency of maintenance
quality of maintenance
Uses of information may include:
improvements
benchmarking
reviewing delivery methods
reviewing cost efficiency
reviewing performance
market testing
comparison with other service providers or contractors
Methods of service delivery may include:
contractor
day labour
gang
Council's assets may include:
roads
footpaths and curbs
road furniture
bridges
water supply systems
parks, gardens, sporting grounds and playgrounds
drainage systems
sewerage systems
buildings
plant and equipment
office furniture and equipment
library books
artwork and heritage assets
Service level options may include:
response times
frequency of maintenance
quality of maintenance
Uses of information may include:
improvements
benchmarking
reviewing delivery methods
reviewing cost efficiency
reviewing performance
market testing
comparison with other service providers or contractors
Methods of service delivery may include:
contractor
day labour
gang
Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
measure the life cycle costs of an asset
establish systems to measure costs
measure the cost of service provision and asset maintenance
monitor the cost of scheduled maintenance against projected cost
use current information to determine existing service levels and cost structures to inform maintenance scheduling
improve service delivery
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
measure the life cycle costs of an asset
establish systems to measure costs
measure the cost of service provision and asset maintenance
monitor the cost of scheduled maintenance against projected cost
use current information to determine existing service levels and cost structures to inform maintenance scheduling
improve service delivery
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4337 | LGAGOVA613A | Measure cost of providing and maintaining council's assets | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C745 | LGA50104 | Diploma of Local Government Administration | Qualification |