Manage Physical Resources

Unit summary

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.

Learning outcomes Assessment

1 Understand the importance of sustainability when using physical resources

1.1 Explain the importance of using sustainable resources

1.2 Explain the potential impact of resource use on the environment

1.3 Explain how to use resources effectively and efficiently

1.4 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 responsibility

2.1 Consult with colleagues to identify their planned activities and corresponding resource needs

2.2 Evaluate past resource use to inform expected future demand

2.3 Identify resource requirements for own area of responsibility

3 Be able to obtain required resources for own area of responsibility

3.1 Submit a business case to procure required resources

3.2 Review and agree required resources with relevant individuals

3.3 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 responsibility

4.1 Monitor the quality of resources against required specifications

4.2 Identify differences between actual and planned use of resources and take corrective action

4.3 Analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use in own area of responsibility

4.4 Make recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use