This standard covers the competences you need to manage your own resources in accordance with approved procedures and
practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can identify and agree the requirements of your work role with those you report to in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
This activity is likely to be undertaken by someone whose work role involves Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions or Explosives work activities. This includes people working as procurement supervisors and operators in test an evaluation, manufacturing, maintenance, storage, transport, disposal and general explosives operations.
P1 identify and agree the requirements of your work role with those you report to
P2 discuss and agree personal work objectives with those you report to and how you will measure progress
P3 identify any gaps between the requirements of your work role and your current knowledge, understanding and skills
P4 discuss and agree, with those you report to, a development plan to address any identified gaps in your current knowledge, understanding and skills
P5 undertake the activities identified in your development plan and discuss with those you report to how they have contributed to your performance
P6 get regular and useful feedback on your performance from those who are in a good position to judge it and provide you with objective and valid feedback
P7 discuss and agree with those you report to, any changes to your personal work objectives and development plan in the light of performance, feedback received, any development activities undertaken and any wider changes
P8 check on a regular basis how you are using your time at work and identify possible improvements
P9 ensure that your performance consistently meets or goes beyond agreed requirements
K1 why managing your resources (particularly knowledge, understanding, skills and time) is important
K2 how to identify the requirements of a work role
K3 how to set work objectives which are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound)
K4 how to measure progress against work objectives
K5 how to identify development needs to address any identified gaps between the requirements of your work role and your current knowledge, understanding and skills
K6 what an effective development plan should contain
K7 the type of development activities which can be undertaken to address identified gaps in knowledge, understanding and skills
K8 how to identify whether/how development activities have contributed to your performance
K9 how to get and make effective use of feedback on your performance
K10 how to update work objectives and development plans in the light of performance, feedback received, any development activities undertaken and any wider changes
K11 how to record the use of your time and identify possible improvements
K12 industry/sector requirements for the development or maintenance of knowledge, understanding and skills
K13 the agreed requirements of your work-role including the limits of your responsibilities
K14 your agreed personal work objectives
K15 the reporting lines in your organization
K16 your current knowledge, understanding and skills
K17 identified gaps in your current knowledge, understanding and skills
K18 your personal development plan
K19 your organization’s policy and procedures in terms of personal development
K20 available development opportunities and resources in your organzsation
K21 possible sources of feedback in your organization
1. You recognize changes in circumstances promptly and adjust plans and activities accordingly
2. You prioritize objectives and plan work to make best use of time and resources
3. You take personal responsibility for making things happen
4. You take pride in delivering high quality work
5. You agree achievable objectives for yourself and give a consistent and reliable performance
6. You find practical ways to overcome barriers
7. You make best use of available resources and proactively seek new sources of support when necessary