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

DEFFIN018 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare reports on organisational operating costs

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency DEFFIN018 - Prepare reports on organisational operating costs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to plan, prepare, submit and distribute a report on organisational operating costs.This unit applies to those working in the public sector Finance Domain who would be required to undertake financial management activities related to management reporting as part of their duties.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 activities.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in familiar context.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: Plan for provision of report
  • Establish timelines to meet report deadlines and data requirements
  • Communicate timelines to stakeholders
       
Element: Prepare report
  • Gather organisational operating cost information from relevant sources and financial management information systems
  • Draft the report
  • Identify and investigate any anomalies within the report, seeking clarification from subject matter experts
  • Make necessary amendments to report
  • Prepare final report
       
Element: Submit and distribute report
  • Submit report for approval
  • Distribute approved report
       


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

Plan for provision of report

1.1

Establish timelines to meet report deadlines and data requirements

1.2

Communicate timelines to stakeholders

2

Prepare report

2.1

Gather organisational operating cost information from relevant sources and financial management information systems

2.2

Draft the report

2.3

Identify and investigate any anomalies within the report, seeking clarification from subject matter experts

2.4

Make necessary amendments to report

2.5

Prepare final report

3

Submit and distribute report

3.1

Submit report for approval

3.2

Distribute approved report

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:

analysing data and information for reports

engaging with stakeholders

identifying significant variances and communicating those variances to key stakeholders

managing work to established timelines

preparing and consolidating reports

using high level written communication

validating data against authoritative sources.

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:

key organisational operating cost information required, common financial report formats and typical quality indicators

key requirements for management reporting

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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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

Plan for provision of report

1.1

Establish timelines to meet report deadlines and data requirements

1.2

Communicate timelines to stakeholders

2

Prepare report

2.1

Gather organisational operating cost information from relevant sources and financial management information systems

2.2

Draft the report

2.3

Identify and investigate any anomalies within the report, seeking clarification from subject matter experts

2.4

Make necessary amendments to report

2.5

Prepare final report

3

Submit and distribute report

3.1

Submit report for approval

3.2

Distribute approved report

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
Establish timelines to meet report deadlines and data requirements 
Communicate timelines to stakeholders 
Gather organisational operating cost information from relevant sources and financial management information systems 
Draft the report 
Identify and investigate any anomalies within the report, seeking clarification from subject matter experts 
Make necessary amendments to report 
Prepare final report 
Submit report for approval 
Distribute approved report 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFFIN018 - Prepare reports on organisational operating costs
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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFFIN018 - Prepare reports on organisational operating costs

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