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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Monitor attendance records
  2. Process attendance records

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Regulations and codes of practice relevant to the monitoring and processing of attendance records

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the monitoring and processing of attendance records

Focus of operation of work systems equipment management and site operating systems for the monitoring and processing of attendance records

Elements of human resources systems relevant to the monitoring and processing of attendance records, including: workplace's timekeeping practices, conditions of employment, labour/costing practices, industrial agreements and awards, auditing requirements, payroll practices and procedures, personnel records requirements, and computer based personnel recording systems

Problems that may occur when monitoring and processing attendance records and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Documentation and reporting requirements for the monitoring and processing of attendance records including computer based personnel recording systems

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when monitoring and processing attendance records

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to work activities

Interpret conditions of employment and industrial agreements and awards

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to work activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Conduct simple calculations required when monitoring and processing attendance records

Work collaboratively with others when monitoring and processing attendance records

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any problems identified when monitoring and processing attendance records in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use relevant computer communication and office equipment required when monitoring and processing attendance records

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials andor equipment andor

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations 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.

Work may be conducted:

in a range of work environments

by day or night

Employees include:

all personnel whose attendance is recorded for timekeeping purposes

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

Timekeeping records and systems may include, but are not limited to:

clock cards/identification numbers

swipe cards/physical recognition systems

manual clocking systems

integrated attendance sheet systems

maternity/paternity leave

jury leave

rest breaks between shifts/overtime

Information on attendance records may be obtained from:

timesheets

absentee records

payroll department

record cards

identification system requirements

Consultative processes may involve:

other employees, supervisors and managers

affected customers

official representatives

relevant authorities and institutions

management and union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

electronic data interchange (EDI)

fax

email

internet

RF systems

oral, aural or signed communications

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

regulatory and/or code requirements relevant to the maintenance of attendance records

workplace procedures and policies for the monitoring and processing of attendance records

employees timesheets, absentee records, record cards or computer files

operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation

manufacturers specifications for office equipment

conditions of service, award, enterprise bargaining agreement, and other industrial arrangements

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

federal and state/territory award legislation

relevant state/territory regulations and codes of practice relevant to the monitoring and processing of attendance records

relevant state/territory privacy legislation

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

workers compensation regulations