Application
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected. |
Prerequisites
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Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Make arrangements for polling | 1.1. Location of polling places is arranged taking into account ease of public access and ensuring coverage throughout the area. 1.2. Information advising electors of location of polling places is clear and caters for diversity of user needs. 1.3. Polling places are equipped and furnished as required. 1.4. Ballot papers are prepared and available when required. 1.5. Security necessary for ballot papers is determined and arranged. 1.6. Advanced voting procedures are implemented to ensure that public can access this arrangement. |
2. Provide access to polling places | 2.1. Polling places are opened and closed in accordance with requirements and regulations governing individual polls. 2.2. Physical facilities for voters are provided to ensure equal access and egress. 2.3. Security of polling places is maintained to ensure integrity of polling activities. |
3. Coordinate polling places | 3.1. Roles and responsibilities of electoral officers are established. 3.2. Electoral officers are selected to reflect diversity of the community. 3.3. Electoral officers are trained appropriately to ensure effectiveness and compliance with legal requirements. 3.4. Directions and assistance to voters are provided in a socially and culturally appropriate manner. |
4. Maintain public safety | 4.1. Environment is monitored and appropriate action is taken to ensure compliance with council regulations and standards. 4.2. Emergency situations are quickly and correctly recognised and assessed and appropriate emergency procedures are implemented. 4.3. Incidents/accidents are reported accurately and in accordance with council procedures and guidelines. |
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Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit |
Required Skills |
organisational conflict resolution providing clear explanations computer time management negotiation. |
Required Knowledge |
demographics of the local area council procedures regarding elections council emergency procedures legal requirements relating to elections council regulations regarding cleaning and site maintenance polling management procedures security and confidentiality procedures. |
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Evidence Required
Overview of assessment requirements | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated. |
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered | Regulations are followed. Appropriate legislation is known and applied. Communication with voters is adjusted to suit the receiver. Work is planned and managed effectively. Clear directions in devolving responsibility are provided. Unexpected demands are responded to effectively. |
Context of assessment | On the job or in a simulated work environment. |
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units) | To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role in particular: LGACORE103B Provide service to local government customers. |
Method of assessment | The following assessment methods are suggested: observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation third-party reports from experienced practitioners completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor. |
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance | Evidence will need to be gathered across a range of variables. |
Resource implications | Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides resources including: relevant legislation and regulations governing elections examples of council procedures on polling simulated or real polling booth equipment and election process. |
Range Statement
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. | |
Regulations may include: | security opening and closing times. |
Legislation may include: | local government legislation. |
Directions to voters may include: | face to face spoken exchange telephone (if postal voting) signs voting papers. |
Socially and culturally may include: | consideration of the needs of inexperienced, elderly, non-English speaking background or Aboriginal voters. |
Reporting may include: | verbal written. |
Equipment and furnishing may include: | ballot boxes cardboard polling booths tables chairs for staff and public. |
Diversity may include: | appropriate community languages. |
Polling places may include: | community venue school processing point for postal votes. |
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Sectors
Unit Sector | Administration Units |
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Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.