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

PSPREV405A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess applications for grants, subsidies and rebates

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency PSPREV405A - Assess applications for grants, subsidies and rebates
Description This unit covers the explanation and assessment of applications for government grants, subsidies and rebates.In practice, assessing applications for grants, subsidies and rebates overlaps with other generalist or specialist work activities, such as acting ethically, applying government processes, communicating, delivering client service, and gathering and analysing information. Co-assessment with units of competency addressing these other activities could be considered.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application In the workplace, staff typically explain the purpose and key features of grants, subsidies and rebates. They must have a good understanding of eligibility criteria, both for applicants and for the transactions to which grants, subsidies and rebates apply. They must evaluate completed applications and supporting evidence. Explaining the process, penalties for false or misleading information, and the reasons for decisions or outcomes is also important in the application of the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field Revenue Administration.
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: Explain grant, subsidy and rebate requirements
  • Current and comprehensive information is accessed to clarify legislative, regulatory and procedural requirements of grants, subsidies and rebates.
  • Purpose and key features of each grant, subsidy or rebate are explained, tailoring communication to suit diverse customer needs.
  • Complex enquiries are deferred if necessary until information can be clarified, confirmed or referred to senior or specialist staff in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • Applicants are informed of any legal requirements and reasons for subjecting applications to compliance investigations, and penalties under legislation for providing false or misleading information or for subsequently failing to meet conditions specified for grant, subsidy or rebate.
       
Element: Check grant, subsidy and rebate applications and supporting evidence
  • Applications are checked to ensure approved forms are used and required information has been provided in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
  • Supporting evidence is sighted and copies of original documents are made and certified, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, tailoring communication to suit diverse customer needs.
       
Element: Assess eligibility
  • Eligibility is explained in accordance with grant, subsidy or rebate legislation and regulations.
  • Eligibility for grant, subsidy or rebate is confirmed in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Where eligibility is not confirmed, reasons are clearly explained and applicants' rights to review or lodge an objection are outlined in accordance with legislation and regulations.
       


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.

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

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include:

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

knowledge requirements of this unit

skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment.

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

government legislation, regulations, rulings, Commissioner's practices and other applicable case law relating to grants, subsidies and rebates

organisational procedures and protocols relating to government grants, subsidies and rebates

legislative decision making process

scenarios and case studies to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when assessing applications for grants, subsidies and rebates

access to relevant systems

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 assessing applications for grants, subsidies and rebates, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

assessment of applications for grants, subsidies and rebates in a range of three or more contexts or occasions, over time

Assessment methods should reflect but not exceed workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of individuals who might be disadvantaged.

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit must use authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses and may include a combination of two or more of:

workplace projects

simulation or role plays

case studies and scenarios

observation

portfolios

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment.

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.

Submission Requirements

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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.

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

Required skills:

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

navigating complex and formal documents, such as legislation, judicial decisions, rulings, Commissioner's practices and related materials and applying them to assessment of applications

researching information related to grants, subsidies and rebates

analysing information against eligibility criteria

communicating with others involving the explanation of complex information relating to applicant and transaction eligibility (this may involve accessing interpreter services if necessary)

numeracy to confirm accuracy of applications

using technology to conduct research, make enquiries, review available data, access legislative requirements and record outcomes

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

applying environmental, sustainability and occupational health and safety procedures to administrative work and when dealing with customers

Required knowledge:

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

purpose and key features of grants, subsidies and rebates

applicant eligibility criteria

transaction eligibility criteria

legislative decision making process

confidentiality provisions

The range statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The range statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in italics in the Performance criteria is explained here.

Grants, subsidies and rebates may include:

First Home Owner Grant

First Home Owner Concession

First Home Owner Bonus

principal place of residence rebate

various fuel subsidies

thermo-regulatory dysfunction subsidy

life support equipment subsidy

public swimming pool subsidy

pensioner rebates

payroll tax subsidies and rebates, e.g. trainee and apprenticeship schemes

first home owner duty concession on vacant land

pensioner and first home buyer duty concessions

water and sewerage rebates

general duty concession schemes

other government grants, e.g. building, childcare and arts

stamp duty loans

IT grants

inner city rebates

ex-serviceperson's concession

Key features may include:

eligibility criteria

amount of grant, subsidy or rebate

commencement and end dates

whether grant, subsidy or rebate is means tested

whether other grants, subsidies and rebates may be accessed in conjunction

limits and constraints

timing of payment

deferment of payment

licensing requirements

record-keeping requirements

Supporting evidence may include:

application forms

proof of identity:

birth certificates

passports

permanent resident visa or special category visa

transaction contracts

evidence of usage

proof of occupancy

evidence of current address

completion of transaction

Eligibility may include:

for First Home Owner Grant applicants:

18 years of age or over

at least one applicant is an Australian citizen or permanent resident

no previous receipt of a grant or subsidy in any other state or territory

ownership restrictions

compliance with grant, subsidy or rebate conditions, e.g. use of property

exercise of Commissioner's discretionary powers regarding use and occupation of property

restrictions in relation to receiving additional rebates or concessions

for First Home Owner Grant transactions:

contract to purchase established or new home

contract to build a new home

construction of a new home by an owner builder

contract to purchase a new home off-the-plan

for duty concessions:

consideration

purchase date

for stamp duty loans:

consideration

for inner city rebates:

new home unit in inner city

first transfer on new residential home unit

home unit size restriction

location restriction

for ex-serviceperson's concession:

transferee must be:

a prescribed person

never claimed exemption before

must have served in one of the wars specified

exemption applies regardless of whether person is still serving at time of claiming exemption

prescribed person includes a widow of the deceased

for payroll tax trainee wages rebate scheme:

trainees or apprentices who commence approved contract of training before a prescribed birthday

employer payroll obligations up-to-date

maximum rebate set at a fixed percentage of payroll tax on wages paid or payable in the rebate period

applications use approved form and are lodged within prescribed time period

for payroll tax exporters rebate scheme:

taxpayer must be involved in producing value-added goods which are produced or processed in their final form in the location specified

restricted to private sector producers

for other subsidies and rebates:

commencement and completion dates

exceptions

restrictions, i.e. ineligible transactions

conditions

usage

record-keeping requirements

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
Current and comprehensive information is accessed to clarify legislative, regulatory and procedural requirements of grants, subsidies and rebates. 
Purpose and key features of each grant, subsidy or rebate are explained, tailoring communication to suit diverse customer needs. 
Complex enquiries are deferred if necessary until information can be clarified, confirmed or referred to senior or specialist staff in accordance with organisational requirements. 
Applicants are informed of any legal requirements and reasons for subjecting applications to compliance investigations, and penalties under legislation for providing false or misleading information or for subsequently failing to meet conditions specified for grant, subsidy or rebate. 
Applications are checked to ensure approved forms are used and required information has been provided in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements. 
Supporting evidence is sighted and copies of original documents are made and certified, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, tailoring communication to suit diverse customer needs. 
Eligibility is explained in accordance with grant, subsidy or rebate legislation and regulations. 
Eligibility for grant, subsidy or rebate is confirmed in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Where eligibility is not confirmed, reasons are clearly explained and applicants' rights to review or lodge an objection are outlined in accordance with legislation and regulations. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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