Assessor Resource

PSPBORD305A
Calculate taxes, fees and charges

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Not applicable.

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to determine liability to pay taxes, fees and charges and calculate amounts payable. It includes assessing goods and documents for liability; calculating taxes, fees and charges; and completing transaction records.

In practice, calculating taxes, fees and charges may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector workplace activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, working effectively, using resources and financial systems, organising workplace information, etc.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Units to be assessed together

Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:

PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOV302B Contribute to workgroup activities

PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems

PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information

PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector

PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)

calculation of taxes, fees and charges in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines relating to the calculation of taxes, fees and charges

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when calculating taxes, fees and charges

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when calculating taxes, fees and charges, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

calculation of taxes, fees and charges in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

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

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:

case studies

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of 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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

determining the correct rate to be applied to the full range of goods/services

accurately calculating monies owed on a range of goods/services

applying accurate recordkeeping

validating claims and documents

using packages/systems (including relevant mainframe and PC-based packages) in assessing amounts payable

applying decision making using sound judgment

communicating with diverse audiences, conveying sometimes complex information orally and in writing

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislation, policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols and procedures relating to the calculation of taxes, fees and charges

jurisdictional values/ethics and codes of conduct

equity and diversity principles

valuation methods

workplace and industry environment

public sector legislation and procedures such as occupational health and safety and environment

The 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 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.

Goods may include:

air and sea cargo

hand-held cabin baggage

passenger and crew baggage

'per favor' items

postal items

unaccompanied baggage

bulk and @@ontainerized products

ballast water

Legislation, organisational guidelines and procedures may include:

enabling and allied legislation and regulations, such as:

Customs Act 1901 and regulations

Customs Tariff Act 1995

Quarantine Act 1908 and regulations

Imported Foods Control Act 1992 and regulations

Export Control Act 1982 and regulations

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999

A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999

A New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax) Act 1999

organisational policies and procedures

work area standard operating procedures/work instructions

procedures manuals

occupational health and safety and environment legislation and guidelines

Taxes, fees and charges may include:

tariffs

duty

penalties

infringement notices

taxes, such as:

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Wine Equalisation Tax (WET)

Luxury Car Tax (LCT)

fees for service, such as:

treatment and return to sender charges

document charges

fees associated with import directions

inspection charges

pratique fees

Value of the goods may include:

value of the taxable import (VOTI)

customs value

prescribed weight

Liability to pay includes consideration of:

possible tax exemptions

possible customs exemptions

who has liability (ie owner or packer)

Rate may take account of:

charging guidelines

legislated penalty units

origin of the goods

applicable concessions

correct tariff classification

Relevant systems or packages may include:

specific 'ready reckoners'

revenue systems

Dutycalc

COMPILE

AIMS

EXDOC

VMS

Records of transactions may include:

informal clearance documents (ICD)

customs entry

invoice

demand for payment

record of credit payment

other forms of receipt

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Goods and documents are examined in accordance with legislation, organisational guidelines and procedures 
Class of taxes, fees or charges is determined in accordance with legislation and guidelines 
The value of the goods/services is determined 
Liability to pay taxes, fees and charges is determined in accordance with legislation, policies and guidelines 
The rate of taxes, fees and charges is determined in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Taxes, fees and charges are calculated in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines 
Relevant systems are used to assess amounts payable 
All calculations are made accurately and checked for consistency 
Records of transaction are completed clearly and accurately in accordance with organisational guidelines, and identify all relevant information 
Transaction records are issued in accordance with organisational guidelines and standard operating procedures 
Copies of transaction records are retained and stored in accordance with legislation, policies, guidelines and procedures 
Goods and documents are examined in accordance with legislation, organisational guidelines and procedures. 
Class of taxes, fees or charges is determined in accordance with legislation and guidelines. 
The value of the goods/services is determined. 
Liability to pay taxes, fees and charges is determined in accordance with legislation, policies and guidelines. 
The rate of taxes, fees and charges is determined in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 
Taxes, fees and charges are calculated in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines. 
Relevant systems are used to assess amounts payable. 
All calculations are made accurately and checked for consistency. 
Records of transaction are completed clearly and accurately in accordance with organisational guidelines, and identify all relevant information. 
Transaction records are issued in accordance with organisational guidelines and standard operating procedures. 
Copies of transaction records are retained and stored in accordance with legislation, policies, guidelines and procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PSPBORD305A - Calculate taxes, fees and charges
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