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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare rates accounts
  2. Check accuracy of rate notices
  3. Issue supplementary levies
  4. Recommend improvements to systems

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Predetermined income is correctly apportioned and accounted for

Appropriate checks of rate notices during printing are conducted

General ledger is reconciled

Cost effective send out of supplementary notices is undertaken

Percentage collections are received

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated workplace environment

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

Prerequisite units nil

Corequisite units nil

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be gathered across a range of variables over a period of time including end of financial year

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources

computer software

council policies and procedures

legislation

accounting information and materials

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Rate notices may:

be produced within the council or by external agencies.

Regulations and legislation may include:

local government acts and regulations.

Rating revenue may include:

general rates

ordinary rates

special rates

ad valorem rates

minimum rates

base amounts

annual charges for domestic waste management

other annual charges such as water supply and/or sewerage services

waste management services

other services

charges for actual use of a service

discounts

remissions

concessions (pensioner and other)

differential rates.

Discounts, remissions, concessions and entitlements may:

be granted by the state or territory government or council.

Statutory requirements may include:

information to be included in the rate notices

deadline for sending out rate notices.

Council policy may include:

earlier deadline than statute requires

additional information to be included

extra charges on overdue rates determined by Minister and adopted by council.

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