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Use resources to achieve work unit goals

Use resources to achieve work unit goals

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGOV403B
State Code
C8013
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers organisation of available resources at a senior operative rather than managerial level to facilitate achievement of work unit objectives. It includes acquiring and applying available resources, monitoring and reporting on resource usage and maintaining resources.In practice, using resources to achieve work unit goals may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, applying government processes, gathering and analysing information, etc.This is one of 5 units of competency in the Working in Government and Management Competency Fields that deal with resources. Related units are:PSPGOV204B Access and use resourcesPSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systemsPSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usagePSPMNGT602B Manage resourcesNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Acquire and apply available resources
  • 1.1 Available resources are identified and gaps filled in accordance with work unit plans.
  • 1.2 Procedures are applied that promote efficient, economical and effective allocation and distribution of resources.
  • 1.3 Acquisition and storage of resources is carried out in accordance with legislation, organisational policy and procedures.
  • 1.4 Resource handling is undertaken in accordance with established work practices and guidelines, including occupational health and safety and security requirements.
2. Monitor and report on resource usage
  • 2.1 Trends on resource usage are monitored and reported in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • 2.2 Records of resource usage are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance.
  • 2.3 Relevant financial and resource management systems are operated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  • 2.4 Resource shortfalls are identified and recommendations made to address these.
3. Maintain resources
  • 3.1 Resources are maintained in accordance with manufacturers' and organisational guidelines and service contracts.
  • 3.2 Maintenance of resources is organised to facilitate work practices and outcomes.
  • 3.3 Contingency plans are developed to ensure operational continuity.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Resources may include:
knowledge, information and other intellectual resources
human resources
finances
facilities
equipment
stock and supplies
Work unit plans may include:
resource plans
project plans
daily plans
budgets
business plans
Procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
financial and accounting procedures and reporting requirements
audit and legislative requirements
Legislation, organisational policy and procedures may include:
State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation and regulations such as:
public sector management acts
financial management acts
privacy legislation
freedom of information
copyright
equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination and harassment legislation
occupational health and safety legislation
consumer legislation
environment and sustainability legislation.
risk management guidelines
ethics and accountability standards
public sector standards
fraud control standards
government security standards
organisational policy, procedures and protocols
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients
PSPGOV404B Develop and implement work unit plans
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPGOV408A Value diversity
PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV413A Compose complex workplace documents
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPOHS401B Implement workplace safety procedures and programs
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of Employability Skills as they relate to this unit
use and maintenance of resources in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines relating to resource usage, storage and maintenance
workplace technology for resource ordering, managing and financial requirements
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when using resources to achieve work unit goals
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment, or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when using resources to achieve work unit goals, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
use and maintenance of resources in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time).
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations.
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
demonstration
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses.
For consistency of 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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C3500 PSPGOV403A Use resources to achieve work unit goals Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWV78 PSPGEN024 Use resources to achieve work unit goals Unit of competency