Elements and Performance Criteria

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislation and policies may include:
Commonwealth or state and territory legislation, including legislation that may apply specifically to disposal activities, such as environmental, hazardous materials, cultural and heritage
council rules and by-laws
organisational policies and practices
probity guidelines
Options for disposal may include:
controlled reclamation
public sale
auction
tenders
private treaty
trade-in
pre-priced sales
transfer to another government organisation
agents and brokers
conversion to training aids
destruction
transfer to museums
donation
Special categories of assets may include:
reusable and recyclable items
information technology equipment
vehicles
heritage and cultural interest items
arms and controlled defence and related goods
security classified material
intellectual property
staff housing
stores located overseas
buildings for removal
goods and services forfeited to the government
dangerous goods and hazardous materials
Stakeholders may include:
end users, customers or clients, and sponsors
current or potential providers or suppliers
technical or functional experts or advisers
commonwealth, state or territory, and local government departments
own organisation
other public sector organisations
employees, unions and staff associations
industry bodies
local communities
lobby groups
special user groups

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to dispose of assets consistently and in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
use different methods to identify assets for disposal
develop a strategy for the disposal of assets that considers all relevant disposal options
develop a disposal strategy, which may be from a template
implement a disposal strategy
review the disposal activity and make recommendations about improvements that could be implemented in future disposals
act within own delegations and refer issues to higher authority when necessary.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated by providing evidence of undertaking a range of relevant work tasks in an actual or simulated procurement environment on at least two separate occasions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment.
Access may be required to:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to disposing of assets
codes of conduct and codes of practice
workplace scenarios and case studies relating to a range of procurement activities associated with disposal of assets
case studies that incorporate dilemmas, and probity requirements relating to disposal of assets.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
questions to assess understanding of relevant legislation and procedures
review of strategies and approaches adopted for disposal of assets
review of disposal plans, plans for disposing of specific classes of assets, budgets, contracts, risk assessments and other documentation prepared by the candidate in a range of contexts
review of stakeholder engagement approaches adopted by the candidate.
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.
Guidance information for 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.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks
PSPGOV421A Exercise delegations
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPPROC411A Plan procurement
PSPPROC412A Develop and distribute requests for offers
PSPPROC413A Select providers and develop contracts
PSPPROC414A Manage contracts.