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

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation regulations policies procedures and guidelines relating to benefits payments and debt recovery

recoverable debts

payment strategy options

fraud control principles

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environmental requirements in the context of dealing with incorrect payments and debts

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying legislation regulations and policies relating to payments benefits debt recovery and fraud control

applying mathematical techniques for developing payment strategies

communicating with diverse clients including consulting negotiating interviewing and dealing with conflict

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying procedures relating to occupational health and safety and environmental issues in the context of debt recovery

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

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

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

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Deal with conflict

PSPGOV411A Deal with conflict

PSPGOVA Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOVA Identify and treat risks

PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPGSDA Administer delivery of financial and other benefits

PSPGSD404A Administer delivery of financial and other benefits

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPOHSB Implement workplace safety procedures and programs

PSPOHS401B Implement workplace safety procedures and programs

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

incorrect payments and debts dealt with in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to relating to benefits payments and debt recovery

examples of repayment schedules for a range of circumstances

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when dealing with incorrect payments and debts

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 dealing with incorrect payments and debts including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

incorrect payments and debts dealt with in a range of 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 or more of

case studies

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor 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

Legislation may include: