This specialist qualification covers the competencies required of finance officers in the public sector. Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance. Where a free choice of Electives is possible in the qualification packaging rules, Electives may also be drawn from other Training Packages to reflect the work context and career plans of the individual.
15 units of competency are required for this qualification: 8 core units 7 elective units including: a maximum of 1 unit from Group A at least 4 units from Group B 2 units from elsewhere within this Training Package, or any endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. One unit may be selected from a Certificate III level Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. **All other elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher. | |
Core Units | |
Uphold and support the values and principles of public service | |
Deliver and monitor service to clients | |
Value diversity | |
Use advanced workplace communication strategies | |
Apply government processes | |
Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector | |
Support policy implementation | |
Use public sector financial processes | |
Group A Elective Units | |
Contribute to workplace safety | |
Implement workplace safety procedures and programs | |
Group B Elective Units | |
Prepare financial reports | |
Report on financial activity | |
Manage payroll | |
Process business tax requirements | |
Prepare operational budgets | |
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | |
Maintain inventory records | |
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | |
Establish and maintain accounting information systems | |
Monitor and control accounts receivable | |
Product job costing information | |
Reconcile financial transactions | |
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