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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Enter data to system
  2. Create payment facility
  3. Verify payments against documentation
  4. Effect payments
  5. File documentation

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

determine and confirm work requirements and interact with customers using questioning and active listening as required

share information listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

numeracy skills to make financial calculations

information technology skills for accessing and using accounting systems spreadsheets databases and internet information

evaluation skills to determine payment status and any discrepancies

literacy skills for data analysis and entry

organisational skills including the ability to plan and sequence work

Required knowledge

awareness of relevant acts and regulations

industry codes of practice

organisation policy and procedures

relevant legal systems and procedures impacting on payment systems

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

interpret and apply organisation industry and legislative requirements for processing payment documentation

accurately enter data in organisation systems

create payment facilities and verify payments against documentation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

competency is demonstrated in the context of the financial services work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment

access to and the use of a range of common office equipment technology software and consumables

access to an integrated financial software system and data

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples in combination are appropriate for this unit

evaluating an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for the unit or a cluster of related units of competency

verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

evaluating samples of work

accessing and validating third party reports

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

The range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Organisation policy and procedures may include:

computer system documentation

internal control guidelines

operations manuals.

Related systems may include:

assets system

claims

commissions and fees

holding/suspense accounts

receivables

reinsurance

tax related.

Systems controls:

protect against the corruption of payee:

name

address

bank account details.

Payment facility documentation may include:

authorisation slips

batch records

cheque cancellations

confirmation of receipt

delivery dockets

invoices

payment requests

periodic approvals

signature verifications

stop payments.

Industry and legislative requirements may cover:

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Acts

Consumer Credit Protection (Fees) Act

industry codes of practice

occupational health and safety (OHS) acts and guidelines

Privacy Act

relevant Insurance Act

Stamp Duties Act

Taxation Act.