Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFFIN014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate public sector finance skill development

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency DEFFIN014 - Coordinate public sector finance skill development
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to support the finance development activities within the public sector Finance Domain.This unit applies to those responsible for the management of public sector Finance Domain skilling, culture and/or professionalisation.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to financial management.Those undertaking this unit would be working under minimal supervision and/or supervising small teams while undertaking management tasks within the Finance Domain. They would perform complex tasks in familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

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

acceptable means of simulated assessment.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Financial Management
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Investigate development activities
  • Identify potential formal and informal development opportunities to address workplace development needs
  • Develop strategies to ensure that development activities reflect the diversity of needs
  • Seek input from specialists when designing and implementing development activities
       
Element: Implement development opportunities
  • Provide or encourage formal and informal development opportunities
  • Create opportunities in which individuals can learn from the experience of others
       
Element: Provide governance
  • Implement processes to ensure workplace development activities align to workplace knowledge and skills standards
  • Ensure processes maximise access to, and participation in, development opportunities
  • Maintain records of participation in development activities
  • Evaluate the success of development activities to support continuous improvement
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Investigate development activities

1.1

Identify potential formal and informal development opportunities to address workplace development needs

1.2

Develop strategies to ensure that development activities reflect the diversity of needs

1.3

Seek input from specialists when designing and implementing development activities

2

Implement development opportunities

2.1

Provide or encourage formal and informal development opportunities

2.2

Create opportunities in which individuals can learn from the experience of others

3

Provide governance

3.1

Implement processes to ensure workplace development activities align to workplace knowledge and skills standards

3.2

Ensure processes maximise access to, and participation in, development opportunities

3.3

Maintain records of participation in development activities

3.4

Evaluate the success of development activities to support continuous improvement

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

exploring and planning professional development activities that enhance organisational performance and meet the diverse needs of the organisation

liaising with subject matter experts

monitoring and improving workplace learning

recording and reporting workplace learning outcomes.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

organisational structure

purpose and key principles of the organisational skill and knowledge standards

relevant legislation and organisation policies.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Investigate development activities

1.1

Identify potential formal and informal development opportunities to address workplace development needs

1.2

Develop strategies to ensure that development activities reflect the diversity of needs

1.3

Seek input from specialists when designing and implementing development activities

2

Implement development opportunities

2.1

Provide or encourage formal and informal development opportunities

2.2

Create opportunities in which individuals can learn from the experience of others

3

Provide governance

3.1

Implement processes to ensure workplace development activities align to workplace knowledge and skills standards

3.2

Ensure processes maximise access to, and participation in, development opportunities

3.3

Maintain records of participation in development activities

3.4

Evaluate the success of development activities to support continuous improvement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify potential formal and informal development opportunities to address workplace development needs 
Develop strategies to ensure that development activities reflect the diversity of needs 
Seek input from specialists when designing and implementing development activities 
Provide or encourage formal and informal development opportunities 
Create opportunities in which individuals can learn from the experience of others 
Implement processes to ensure workplace development activities align to workplace knowledge and skills standards 
Ensure processes maximise access to, and participation in, development opportunities 
Maintain records of participation in development activities 
Evaluate the success of development activities to support continuous improvement 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFFIN014 - Coordinate public sector finance skill development
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