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

PUACOM013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Administer a local public safety group

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUACOM013 - Administer a local public safety group
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to administer a local public safety group such as a State Emergency Services (SES) unit, a surf lifesaving club, a local brigade or a volunteer marine rescue unit.The unit is applicable to volunteer non-accountant managers of local public safety groups. It includes managing administrative functions for distributing organisational information, preparing strategic plans, administering organisational finances and arranging and conducting audits.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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Community Program
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: Manage administrative functions
  • Administrative functions are scheduled and allocated to self and/or others to meet agreed deadlines
       
Element: Records are maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Records are completed clearly, accurately and legibly
       
Element: Records are filed accurately and systematically
       
Element: Distribute organisational information
  • Organisational information and instructions are communicated, in accordance with organisational procedures, to others on an ongoing basis
       
Element: Information is directed to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Communication is clear, unambiguous and relevant to the subject and target audience
       
Element: Prepare strategic plans
  • Strategic outcomes are established in the context of the organisation's direction
       
Element: Plans to meet the strategic outcomes are developed and implemented
       
Element: Strategic plans are regularly reviewed and updated to incorporate changing circumstances
       
Element: Administer organisation finances
  • A budget is prepared, considering local needs and funding limitations
       
Element: Budget is administered, in accordance with organisational financial policies and procedures
       
Element: Expenditure is controlled to meet budget outcomes
       
Element: Financial records are maintained, in accordance with organisational financial policies and procedures
       
Element: Standards of financial probity are adhered to, in accordance with organisational financial policies and procedures
       
Element: Arrange and conduct audits
  • Financial audits are arranged, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Safety audits are periodically conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and Work, Health and Safety guidelines
       
Element: Equipment stocktakes are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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

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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.

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
Administrative functions are scheduled and allocated to self and/or others to meet agreed deadlines 
 
 
 
Organisational information and instructions are communicated, in accordance with organisational procedures, to others on an ongoing basis 
 
 
Strategic outcomes are established in the context of the organisation's direction 
 
 
A budget is prepared, considering local needs and funding limitations 
 
 
 
 
Financial audits are arranged, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUACOM013 - Administer a local public safety group
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUACOM013 - Administer a local public safety group

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