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Manage physical resources

Manage physical resources

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAMAN008B
State Code
AVM93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
02/05/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the competency to acquire and manage physical resources to achieve the jurisdiction's objectives.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan, determine and review physical resource requirements
  • 1.1 Resource requirements are determined in line with demonstrated needs.
  • 1.2 Cost benefit analyses demonstrate the return to the organisation.
  • 1.3 Resource requirements are consolidated, rationalised and prioritised across workplaces.
  • 1.4 Resource requirements are negotiated and acquired in the context of organisational priorities and budget.
  • 1.5 Replacement/acquisition/refurbishment of major items are scheduled based on expected lifetime of equipment and anticipated needs of the organisation.
2. Direct and coordinate the acquisition and allocation of physical resources
  • 2.1 Resources are acquired and deployed in accordance with organisational needs.
  • 2.2 Resources inventory is established and maintained for easy tracking of resource location/history.
  • 2.3 Maintenance schedules and budgets are developed and approved in consultation with stakeholders with due regard to occupational health and safety needs and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.4 Systems are developed and implemented which facilitate collection, processing and management of data on resource use and maintenance/asset management.
  • 2.5 Resource performance is evaluated against agreed standards, to ensure efficient, effective and safe operation.
  • 2.6 Resource use is maintained to ensure operational requirements are met.
  • 2.7 Resources are re-allocated or disposed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures as necessary for maximum performance across the organisation.
3. Evaluate and report on physical resource provision
  • 3.1 Effectiveness of resource acquisition and allocation is monitored and assessed to meet organisational needs.
  • 3.2 Inefficiencies in resources provision are identified and corrected.
  • 3.3 Acquisition and allocation of resources and costs incurred are recorded and reported.
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.
Physical resources:
properties/facilities
fixtures and plant
vehicles
equipment
stock and supplies
Acquisition and allocation of resources based on:
identified priorities
suitability
type of physical resource
urgency
cost of use
accessibility
endurance
maintenance demands
deployment time
customer needs
hazard and risk analysis
Organisational policy and procedures may vary between sectors and organisations and may include:
legislation relevant to the management of physical resources
legislation relevant to the organisation, operational, corporate and strategic plans
organisational performance standards
organisational personnel practices and guidelines
organisational quality standards
government policies
Budget formats may include:
zero based budgeting
program budgeting
line item budgeting
organisation - specific budgets
output and outcome budgeting
Budget may include:
capital expenditure
recurrent expenditure
output investment proposals
cash flow
Stakeholders may include:
staff
managers
government (state
local
federal)
unions
community
industry
owners of leased property
vehicles or equipment
Monitoring physical resource provision may include:
site visits
inspections
partial or full audits of physical resources
Expected lifetime of equipment may include:
organisation’s corporate and strategic plans
organisation’s financial and other resource management guidelines
government policy
capacity of equipment to perform to operational requirements
Reporting requirements may include:
spreadsheets
written reports
completion of proformas
completion of forms
verbal reports
government budget submission proformas
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in knowledge and application of asset management in a wide range of contexts in achieving the organisation's objectives.
Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence of competent performance should be obtained by observing an individual in a physical resource management role within the workplace or exercise or operational environment.
Knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, projects, reports, debriefings and action learning projects.
Specific resources for assessment
No special requirements.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAY21 PUAMAN008 Manage physical resources Unit of competency
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