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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine data required to achieve objectives
  2. Determine data capture methodology
  3. Maintain integrity of information
  4. Program data collection
  5. Determine valuation and depreciation methods
  6. Coordinate update of data and review progress
  7. Determine data required to achieve objectives
  8. Determine data capture methodology
  9. Maintain integrity of information
  10. Program data collection
  11. Determine valuation and depreciation methods
  12. Coordinate update of data and review progress

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

supervisorycoordination

writing guidelines and procedures

Required Knowledge

relevant Australian accounting standards

relevant state or territory legislative requirements

data capture methodologies

verification techniques

technological options for data capture

options for level of data entry and determining factors

options for data storage formats

potential uses and outputs of data collection

relevant council policies and procedures

confidentiality requirements

software

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

The demonstrated ability to

determine the data required to meet councils asset management goals and objectives

determine costeffective data capture methodologies

develop simple user friendly workable pro forma and processes to facilitate consistent and accurate data collection

maintain the integrity of information

implement appropriate systems for collecting and recording data on assets in accordance with financial reporting and operational requirements

determine valuation and depreciation methods for various asset classes

determine database updating requirements and produce guidelines and procedures to ensure assets are recorded in accordance with financial reporting and operational requirements

Context of assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria with particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope of the Range Statement

Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role

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 should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations

Resource implications

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace


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.

Asset register/inventory may include:

hard copy spreadsheet

electronic spreadsheet

Procedures for recording data may include:

geographic information systems

hard copy forms

photography

electronic recording

microfiche

New data may include:

acquisitions and disposals

Council's assets may include:

roads

footpaths and kerbs

road furniture

bridges

water supply systems

parks, gardens, sporting grounds and playgrounds

drainage systems

sewerage systems

land and buildings

plant and equipment

office furniture and equipment

library books

artwork and heritage assets