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Develop and manage an asset management plan
Develop and manage an asset management plan
Unit of competency
National Code
LGAGCM712A
LGAGCM712A
State Code
D2859
D2859
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/08/2014
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/08/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required of senior managers with responsibility for managing the, typically lengthy, life cycle of major community assets and infrastructure.The unit will support the specification of the organisation's and stakeholders' objectives, the strategy and planning process, and the data and information required to support the process, including auditing and review.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop strategic approach to asset management
- 1.1 Scope and scale of asset management task are defined.
- 1.2 Council's strategic and business plans and their output requirements are identified and considered to inform policy and plan development.
- 1.3 Research is conducted into national and international best practice and trends in asset management to inform policy and plan development.
- 1.4 Research is conducted into community's current, medium and long-term projected needs for assets and community's capacity to financially resource the needs.
- 1.5 Impact of government policy on development of an assessment management plan is researched and considered.
2. Build baseline understanding of current assets
- 2.1 Current level, type and performance of assets are defined and documented.
- 2.2 Current costs of maintaining assets to meet identified level or standard of service are estimated.
- 2.3 Human resource management requirements for maintaining current assets are identified and documented.
- 2.4 Projected costs of maintaining current assets to meet identified level or standard of service required are estimated.
3. Develop asset management plan
- 3.1 Appropriate asset management team members and/or external experts are secured and briefed regarding the project, their roles, levels of delegated responsibility and outcomes to be achieved.
- 3.2 Steps are put in place to ensure effective communication processes are used to coordinate work and inform team members of progress.
- 3.3 Clear reporting processes for all team members are identified and communicated.
- 3.4 Increased or changed demand for maintenance and growth of required assets is identified and documented.
- 3.5 Increased or changed costs for maintenance and growth of required assets are identified and documented.
- 3.6 Life cycle management plan for relevant assets is prepared.
- 3.7 Financial projections for current, medium and long-term development and management of the assets are prepared.
- 3.8 Risks associated with both implementing and not implementing the identified asset management approach are identified and documented.
4. Implement asset management plan
- 4.1 Budgeting for management of assets over the long term is put in place and monitored.
- 4.2 Processes for recording, monitoring and reviewing the work effort and resourcing required to systematically implement the asset management plan are put in place.
- 4.3 Staff and/or external contractors are informed and trained regarding implementation of the asset management plan.
- 4.4 Progress of asset plan is monitored according to plan's requirements and organisational procedures.
- 4.5 Corrections, changes and additions are made to asset management plan in light of changing circumstances and to ensure that plan aims and outcomes are met.
- 4.6 Communications processes are put in place to inform relevant stakeholders, the community and team members about progress.
5. Use asset management process to contribute to improved organisational policies and processes
- 5.1 Opportunities for wider organisational learning, including changes to processes or policies generated by asset management process are identified and analysed.
- 5.2 Strategic impact of asset management process is considered and fed into organisation's ongoing strategic planning processes.
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.
Scope and scale of asset may include major community infrastructure, such as:
roads
sewerage systems
water capture, storage and reticulation systems
public buildings
public land, including parks and gardens, wetlands or other nature reserves
Community's projected needs for assets will be determined by factors, including:
rate of population growth, decline or shift in location
level and economic capacity of the community
age profile of the population
education and health levels of the population
growth, reduction or change in the number and nature of businesses in the community
changing technologies driving changed use of assets
changing community expectations and standards
changing environmental factors
Asset management team members and/or external experts may comprise:
engineers (road, civil, etc.)
technical specialists, such as:
hydrographers
water system managers
finance experts
strategic planners
data collectors and records managers
Life cycle management plan will typically:
reflect the long-term nature of major community assets many of which will have a functioning life of more than 20 years
address containing and managing maintenance costs of the assets as well as cost of developing new assets
recognise that a move towards a planned rather than reactive approach to asset management will deliver benefits
recognise that long-term life cycle management will be accompanied by the need for longer term budgeting
Scope and scale of asset may include major community infrastructure, such as:
roads
sewerage systems
water capture, storage and reticulation systems
public buildings
public land, including parks and gardens, wetlands or other nature reserves
Community's projected needs for assets will be determined by factors, including:
rate of population growth, decline or shift in location
level and economic capacity of the community
age profile of the population
education and health levels of the population
growth, reduction or change in the number and nature of businesses in the community
changing technologies driving changed use of assets
changing community expectations and standards
changing environmental factors
Asset management team members and/or external experts may comprise:
engineers (road, civil, etc.)
technical specialists, such as:
hydrographers
water system managers
finance experts
strategic planners
data collectors and records managers
Life cycle management plan will typically:
reflect the long-term nature of major community assets many of which will have a functioning life of more than 20 years
address containing and managing maintenance costs of the assets as well as cost of developing new assets
recognise that a move towards a planned rather than reactive approach to asset management will deliver benefits
recognise that long-term life cycle management will be accompanied by the need for longer term budgeting
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 unit's skill and knowledge requirements must also be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
successfully research, plan, implement and manage an asset management plan for major community assets.
Context of assessment
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken with the context of the local government framework. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including the range of variables applicable to the workplace environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
preparation of a major workplace project report/portfolio (that may incorporate assessment of related units) as a key form of assessment that enables candidates to integrate the learning and assessment project into their regular work responsibilities, which enables integrated and holistic assessment of the complex skills and knowledge addressed in this unit
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies
written and oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioner
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 gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments.
Resource implications
Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:
relevant council documents, such as strategic and operational plans
relevant local government legislation and regulations
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 unit's skill and knowledge requirements must also be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
successfully research, plan, implement and manage an asset management plan for major community assets.
Context of assessment
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken with the context of the local government framework. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including the range of variables applicable to the workplace environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
preparation of a major workplace project report/portfolio (that may incorporate assessment of related units) as a key form of assessment that enables candidates to integrate the learning and assessment project into their regular work responsibilities, which enables integrated and holistic assessment of the complex skills and knowledge addressed in this unit
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies
written and oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioner
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 gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments.
Resource implications
Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:
relevant council documents, such as strategic and operational plans
relevant local government legislation and regulations
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D352 | LGA70108 | Graduate Certificate In Local Government Management | Qualification |