The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

consistent application of routine business procedures to check and confirm current credit level and trading terms with customers

ability to identify debtor accounts using standard business technology and systems

completion of written and electronic documents using standard business technology and reporting mechanisms

ability to complete routine processing of debtors

adherence to routine processes to accurately report breaches of customer credit limits and trading terms using standard business technology.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a real or simulated work environment

access to relevant business technology

relevant documentation, such as:

workplace or sample policy and procedure manuals

financial transaction dockets, slips and invoices

banking deposit forms

workplace or sample documentation in regard to credit approval processes

workplace or sample financial management system

workplace or sample job descriptions and organisational charts

relevant legislation.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of performance in the workplace

a simulated role play

third-party reports from a supervisor

customer feedback

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding.

holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification.

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

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

interpersonal communication skills to:

communicate payment schedule and requirements to customer through clear and direct communication

ask questions to identify and confirm requirements

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication

identifying credit levels, trading terms and payment status

checking trading terms and debit history for a customer

implementing correct business procedures for processing and recovering debt

administering and process debtor accounts

identifying bad debts according to routine procedures and work instructions

confirming debt payment terms and procedures

literacy skills in regard to planning, organising and analysing information from written sources

numeracy skills in regard to:

recording data accurately

processing financial transactions.

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

prioritising work schedule

information sources on product and supply arrangements for customers

interpersonal communication techniques

establishing customer needs and trading terms

manufacturer specifications concerning the use of business technology systems

business policy and procedures affecting job role or function, including:

privacy, confidentiality and security provisions affecting data storage, communication of information and access to technology

approval processes

referral of enquiries to relevant management or senior staff.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Purchaser may include:

new or repeat contacts

external and internal contacts

other businesses or end consumers serviced through business customers or directly

purchasers with routine or special requests

people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.

Business technology may include:

telephone

fax

personal computers or terminals (stand-alone or networked)

scanning, bar coding and pricing equipment

point-of-sale terminals

EFTPOS terminals

software such as:

word processing

databases

spreadsheets

financial

workplace-specific.

Records may be:

electronic

hard copy.

Trading history may be accessed via:

manual files and reports

electronic files and reports

database

external agents.

Payments may be received by:

cash

cheque

direct credit

credit card

EFTPOS card

agreed means.

Business policy and procedures may relate to:

acquisition and sale of products and services

management structure and communication relationships

interaction with customers

debt recovery and financial governance.

Relevant legislation may include:

application of GST

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission provisions

Trade Practices and Fair Trading Acts

privacy legislation.

Customer credit levels may be determined:

by automated or manual means

internally or by external agents

Relevant personnel may vary according to:

context

level of employment

ascribed duties

nature of enquiry

response required.

Payment terms for individual debtors may vary according to:

types of products and services provided

size, type and location of business or debtor

strategic measurement and evaluation outcomes.

Debt recovery processes may include:

electronic or manual forms of contact with the debtor

letters of intent

legal letters

contracted services from debt recovery agencies

alteration to trading terms

legal action

financial remedies.