Unit of competency Outline
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Monitor and maintain quality of asset management system
Monitor and maintain quality of asset management system
Unit of competency
National Code
LGAGOVA614B
LGAGOVA614B
State Code
C1931
C1931
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/01/2006
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
20/01/2006
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers auditing asset performance, managing assets and benchmarking best practice to enable continuous improvement in asset management strategies and practices. It is appropriate for senior managers and heads of department.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop and implement management control process
- 1.1 Roles and devolved responsibilities of business units or departments are clarified to ensure effective management of assets in line with corporate objectives and responsibilities.
- 1.2 Specific reporting and monitoring standards required from business units or departments in line with statutory and corporate requirements are determined and complied with.
- 1.3 Information systems that provide the information necessary for effective and efficient asset management for all levels within the organisation are established and maintained.
- 1.4 Regular audits are arranged, where appropriate to the organisation, to establish a continuous improvement cycle.
2 Review existing practices, procedures and systems
- 2.1 Assessments of current status of asset management activities within business units or departments are conducted regularly in accordance with asset management plan.
- 2.2 Milestones and targets are set up and adhered to by the groups responsible.
- 2.3 Areas of difficulty are identified and strategies are developed to overcome these difficulties.
- 2.4 Consistency in approach to asset collection is ensured by implementation of cost-effective checking techniques.
3 Review service levels
- 3.1 Current levels of service provided by asset stock are critically examined.
- 3.2 Areas of possible improvement in the effectiveness and efficiencies of owning and operating assets are identified in consultation with relevant personnel.
4 Benchmark performance of asset management
- 4.1 Organisations offering effective benchmarking opportunities are identified.
- 4.2 Appropriate benchmarking is undertaken to enable continuous improvement in asset management strategies and practices.
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
Levels within the organisation may include:
corporate
divisional business units or departments
facilities
workforce
Regular audits may include:
internal
external
Asset management activities may include:
introduction of information systems
data capture program
studies
Areas of difficulty may include:
weaknesses, problems and pitfalls encountered by staff.
Cost-effective checking techniques may include:
spot checks
Areas of possible improvement may include:
number of assets
complexity of assets, including their sophistication and issues involved
age of the asset base
quality of the assets constructed
levels of service provided or demanded
Organisations offering effective benchmarking opportunities may include:
organisations involved in the delivery of the same infrastructure services
infrastructure asset owners who undertake a similar delivery of service to customers
any organisation that undertakes the delivery of a product by the effective management of assets
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
Levels within the organisation may include:
corporate
divisional business units or departments
facilities
workforce
Regular audits may include:
internal
external
Asset management activities may include:
introduction of information systems
data capture program
studies
Areas of difficulty may include:
weaknesses, problems and pitfalls encountered by staff.
Cost-effective checking techniques may include:
spot checks
Areas of possible improvement may include:
number of assets
complexity of assets, including their sophistication and issues involved
age of the asset base
quality of the assets constructed
levels of service provided or demanded
Organisations offering effective benchmarking opportunities may include:
organisations involved in the delivery of the same infrastructure services
infrastructure asset owners who undertake a similar delivery of service to customers
any organisation that undertakes the delivery of a product by the effective management of assets
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:
develop and implement asset management control processes
review existing practices, procedures and systems to ensure consistency of reporting and practices in all relevant business units
review service levels to identify areas of improvement in the effectiveness and efficiencies of owning and operating assets
benchmark with other organizations to enable continuous improvement strategies to be implemented at unit and management levels.
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:
develop and implement asset management control processes
review existing practices, procedures and systems to ensure consistency of reporting and practices in all relevant business units
review service levels to identify areas of improvement in the effectiveness and efficiencies of owning and operating assets
benchmark with other organizations to enable continuous improvement strategies to be implemented at unit and management levels.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3818 | LGAGOVA614A | Monitor and maintain quality of asset management system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C745 | LGA50104 | Diploma of Local Government Administration | Qualification |