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

PUAOPE002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage the finance function at an incident

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAOPE002 - Manage the finance function at an incident
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge to manage contracts, procurement, account payments, account records, compensation, insurance claims and the timekeeping of records to support the financial management of an incident.Finance Officers are required to account for expenditure during an incident, manage insurance and compensation claims and/or issues, collect and record cost data and undertake a cost estimation for the incident.An individual performing this role has the title of Finance Officer and is delegated responsibility by the Incident Controller or Logistics Officer. This role supports the Incident Controller and other members of the Incident Management Team. The finance function is generally carried out by a finance unit within the logistics section. If the Incident Controller determines the need to expand the finance unit into a functional section, then it will become a finance section reporting directly to the Incident Controller. Authorisation to perform this role is subject to organisational policies and procedures.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 Operations
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: Establish finance section/unit
  • Initial briefing, including information needed to manage the finance requirements for the incident, is obtained from Incident Controller or Logistics Officer
       
Element: Finance section or unit objectives and tasks are identified
       
Element: Finance section or unit structure is developed and required financial management resources are identified and obtained
       
Element: Finance section or unit is established, including subunits, and tasks are delegated and briefings are given to delegated personnel
       
Element: Safe work practices and health and welfare arrangements for work area are implemented and monitored
       
Element: Manage finance section/unit
  • Allocated tasks are adjusted to meet incident objectives and financial requirements
       
Element: Workload, progress and performance of finance section or unit is monitored and managed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Finance section or unit meetings are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Information flow within the incident management team and with identified external organisations, is established and maintained
       
Element: Finance plan is developed and implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Arrangements are made for a log or record of activities and decisions to be kept and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Undertake finance activities
  • Purchase and hire of equipment accounts are received, processed and reconciled within authorisations for expenditure
       
Element: Agreements with financial requirements are reviewed for compliance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Payroll and related systems and records are maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Insurance information is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Cost recovery procedures are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Potential and existing financial issues are identified and advice on trends is communicated to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Provide financial advice to incident management team
  • Cost analysis on alternative control operations is provided, as required
       
Element: Financial summary information on incident operations is provided, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Financial support services are identified and provided, in a timely and efficient manner
       
Element: Liaison with other members of the incident management team is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Monitor and review finance functions
  • Allocation and performance of financial resources are monitored and reviewed
       
Element: Briefings and debriefings are conducted, as required
       
Element: Post incident analysis is initiated and/or participated in
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Initial briefing, including information needed to manage the finance requirements for the incident, is obtained from Incident Controller or Logistics Officer 
 
 
 
 
Allocated tasks are adjusted to meet incident objectives and financial requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase and hire of equipment accounts are received, processed and reconciled within authorisations for expenditure 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost analysis on alternative control operations is provided, as required 
 
 
 
Allocation and performance of financial resources are monitored and reviewed 
 
 

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