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Plan and resource operational activities
Plan and resource operational activities
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTRAN503
PSPTRAN503
State Code
WE693
WE693
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and strategically resource operational activities.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify operational requirements
- 1.1 Current operations and exercises are identified and their resource requirements determined and recorded in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 1.2 Contingency requirements are identified for possible operational problems and included in the planning cycle.
- 1.3 Support activities are identified and included.
- 1.4 Available resources are identified and prioritised in relation to the importance of operational tasks, risk management and workplace health and safety requirements.
2 Allocate resources
- 2.1 Resource allocation is undertaken that takes account of available resources, priorities and legislative requirements.
- 2.2 Resources are allocated to maximise operational safety and efficiency while minimising costs, wastage and duplication of effort.
3 Develop rosters
- 3.1 Rosters are devised to cover operational requirements while accounting for planned leave, possible absences and agreed working conditions.
- 3.2 Rosters are developed to make best use of the available skill base to meet operational requirements and constraints and any strategic imperatives.
- 3.3 Personal and cultural circumstances of staff as well as organisational requirements are taken into account where possible in the development of rosters.
- 3.4 Rosters are developed that provide sufficient flexibility to allow for contingencies to be addressed if required.
- 3.5 Rostering takes account of occupational health, safety and other legislative requirements.
4 Communicate requirements
- 4.1 Resource plans and rosters are circulated for review by those concerned to allow for input and enable unforeseen circumstances to be incorporated.
- 4.2 Rosters are presented in the required format and within designated timelines so staff are aware of their responsibilities with sufficient lead time to organise personal arrangements if needed.
5 Deploy, monitor and adjust resources
- 5.1 Resources are deployed and operations continually monitored to ensure that objectives are achievable within resource and legal constraints.
- 5.2 Operations are assessed at regular intervals against competing demands, to confirm priorities and monitor or adjust resource allocation and staff deployment.
- 5.3 Resource allocation and staff rostering is reviewed at the completion of operations to identify areas for improvement and lessons learned.
6 Maintain records
- 6.1 Records are completed in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
- 6.2 Resource usage is documented against planned allocations to determine its effectiveness.
- 6.3 Time sheets and other staff records are maintained according to organisational requirements.
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.
Operations may be conducted:
in a range of environments
by day or by night
in shifts
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Support activities may include:
preparation time
training
inspection and maintenance of equipment
workflow processing
administrative duties
Resources may include:
physical
equipment including personal protective equipment
financial
human
Operational safety and efficiency may be affected by:
available resources
staff numbers
staff classifications/levels
balance of skills required
demands of different operations
Rosters may cover:
on road and static/fixed enforcement
overt, covert and targeted operations
inspection services
auditing
access function
industry liaison or education
Staff may include:
authorised person(s)
administrative staff
auditors
trainers
Contingencies may include:
changes in demand
additional services
shortage or non-availability of personnel or equipment
responses to emergencies
responses to intelligence
changes in strategic direction/planning
real time issues
Operations may be conducted:
in a range of environments
by day or by night
in shifts
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Support activities may include:
preparation time
training
inspection and maintenance of equipment
workflow processing
administrative duties
Resources may include:
physical
equipment including personal protective equipment
financial
human
Operational safety and efficiency may be affected by:
available resources
staff numbers
staff classifications/levels
balance of skills required
demands of different operations
Rosters may cover:
on road and static/fixed enforcement
overt, covert and targeted operations
inspection services
auditing
access function
industry liaison or education
Staff may include:
authorised person(s)
administrative staff
auditors
trainers
Contingencies may include:
changes in demand
additional services
shortage or non-availability of personnel or equipment
responses to emergencies
responses to intelligence
changes in strategic direction/planning
real time issues
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in planning and resourcing operations.
This will include evidence of:
planning and resourcing at least three actual or simulated operational assignments on three separate occasions or for different situations/contexts.
at least one roster that needs to be changed to cope with contingencies
adhering to legal, ethical and organisational requirements relating to planning and resourcing operations
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while planning and resourcing operations, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.
Access is required to resources such as:
applicable legislation, policies and procedures
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered
technology for planning and scheduling resources and personnel
Method of assessment
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
written or oral questions
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
Guidance information for assessment
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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in planning and resourcing operations.
This will include evidence of:
planning and resourcing at least three actual or simulated operational assignments on three separate occasions or for different situations/contexts.
at least one roster that needs to be changed to cope with contingencies
adhering to legal, ethical and organisational requirements relating to planning and resourcing operations
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while planning and resourcing operations, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.
Access is required to resources such as:
applicable legislation, policies and procedures
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered
technology for planning and scheduling resources and personnel
Method of assessment
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
written or oral questions
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
Guidance information for assessment
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
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