E8: Manage physical resources

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1 E8: Manage physical resources Unit reference K/600/9711 Level 4 Credit value 3 GLH 25 Unit aim This unit will ensure that learners are able to identify, obtain, manage and review the use of physical resources. The unit also ensures learners are able to take the environmental impact of resource use into consideration. Learner name: CACHE Centre no: CACHE PIN: ULN: Learning outcomes The learner will: Assessment criteria The learner can: Evidence record e.g. page number & method Assessor judgement achieved Initial and date Learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed by a vocationally competent assessor in real work environments and/or by using workplace evidence from the learner s real work environment. 1. Understand the importance of sustainability when using physical resources Explain the importance of using sustainable resources Explain the potential impact of resource use on the environment Explain how to use resources effectively and efficiently Describe actions one can take to minimise any adverse environmental impact of using physical resources. 2. Be able to identify resource requirements for own area of 2.1. Consult with colleagues to identify their planned activities and corresponding resource needs Evaluate past resource use to inform expected future demand. CACHE 2011 Version

2 Learning outcomes The learner will: Assessment criteria The learner can: Evidence record e.g. page number & method Assessor judgement achieved Initial and date 2.3. Identify resource requirements for own area of 3. Be able to obtain required resources for own area of 3.1. Submit a business case to procure required resources Review and agree required resources with relevant individuals Explain an organisation s processes for procuring agreed resources. 4. Be able to monitor and review the quality and usage of resources in own area of 4.1. Monitor the quality of resources against required specifications Identify differences between actual and planned use of resources and take corrective action Analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use in own area of 4.4. Make recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use. CACHE 2011 Version

3 Learner declaration of authenticity: I declare that the work presented for this unit is entirely my own work. Learner signature: Date: Assessor sign off of completed unit: E8 I confirm that the learner has met the requirements for all assessment criteria demonstrating knowledge and skills for this unit. Assessor name: Signature: Date: For e-portfolio a signature is not required, providing the learner has a personalised and secure login. CACHE 2011 Version

4 Additional information about the unit: Relationship to occupational standards provided with the QCF unit MSC E8 Manage physical resources Additional unit assessment requirements provided with the QCF unit This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development s QCF Assessment Principles. Learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed in the work setting. Guidance for developing assessment arrangements for the unit: Guidance for developing unit assessment arrangements provided with the QCF unit Management Standards Centre MSC Assessment Strategy for Management and Leadership Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and National Vocational Qualifications (QCF) and Units The Management Standards Centre (MSC) is the Government recognised standards setting body for management and leadership. This document sets out the overarching assessment strategy for National Vocational Qualifications QCF and related Units and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in management and leadership based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for management and leadership. 1. Achieving External Quality Control of Assessment The following measures are proposed in terms of achieving external quality control of assessment: application of risk management. The MSC will expect awarding bodies to apply such risk management systems to the awarding of NVQs and SVQs in management and leadership and deploy resources accordingly to tackle identified risks. the existing Management and Leadership Qualifications Forum (M&LQF) will take on a more active role in relation to the ongoing assessment and quality assurance of NVQs and SVQs in management and leadership standardisation activities/exercises across centres (assessors and internal verifiers) and external verifiers. CACHE 2011 Version

5 2. Assessment through Performance in the Workplace The NVQs and SVQs in management and leadership are to be assessed using evidence from the workplace i.e. observable performance, physical products of work (such as reports, plans, correspondence etc), witness testimony, discussion and questioning etc. 3. Assessment by Simulation Simulation is not allowed. 4. Requirements for Assessors and Verifiers Assessors and Verifiers must demonstrate that they: have credible expertise in management and leadership relevant to the level(s)/units they are assessing or verifying keep themselves up-to-date with developments in management and leadership practice have a thorough understanding of the NOS for management and leadership at the unit(s)/level(s) they are assessing or verifying. In addition Assessors and Verifiers must have: an accredited assessor and/or verifier qualification, or a related qualification in assessment and/or verification that has been mapped to the National Occupational Standards for assessment and/or verifications, or evidence of undertaking an employer assessment programme that has been mapped to the National Occupational Standards for assessment and/or verifications. CACHE 2011 Version

6 Assessment task E8 Manage physical resources As a manager in Health and Social Care you are now in receipt of a devolved budget and you have to take responsibility for identifying, obtaining, managing and reviewing the use of physical resources. To cascade information regarding this to your staff team you are going to give a briefing session to them during the next team meeting. Your briefing notes for this meeting will: Task links to learning outcome 1, assessment criteria 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4. explain the importance of using sustainable resources explain the potential impact of resource use on the environment explain how to use resources effectively and efficiently describe actions one can take to minimise any adverse environmental impact of using physical resources. CACHE 2011 Version