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

Required Skills

accuracy

attention to detail

working to deadlines

liaison and consultation

working in a team at management level

organisational

Required Knowledge

statutory reporting requirements

structure of council

depreciation schedules

valuation requirements

benefits risks and financial liabilities associated with various classes of assets

factors influencing categorisation as capital work versus maintenance work

relevant software

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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

Accurate and comprehensive completion of all reports within required time frame

Timely provision of required information to finance unit

Asset register kept up to date

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work 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 over time across a range of variables depending on council work flow and planning cycle as long as the critical aspects of evidence can be demonstrated

Resource implications

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

copies of relevant legislation including state or territory local government legislation

Australian accounting standards

legislation relating to historic buildings

retail tenancy

residential tenancy

building control

occupational health and safety

cultural and recreational land

valuation of land

subdivision of land

transfer of land

planning

environment

sale of land

financial and budget information

databases

Assets may include:

Council infrastructure assets may include:

Information for financial reports may include:

Relevant agencies may include:

Information on asset management activities may include:

Recording procedures may include:

Valuation methods may include:

Asset database may include:

Asset register may include:

General ledger may include: