Application
This unit describes the skills required to explain and assess applications for government grants, subsidies and rebates. This includes explaining grant, subsidy and rebate requirements, checking grant, subsidy and rebate applications and supporting evidence and assessing eligibility.
This unit applies to those working with applications for grants, subsidies and rebates.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a familiar context.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Explain grant, subsidy and rebate requirements | 1.1 Access current and comprehensive information to clarify legislative, regulatory and procedural requirements of grants, subsidies and rebates. 1.2 Explain the purpose and key features of each grant, subsidy or rebate, tailoring communication to suit diverse customer needs. 1.3 Defer, if necessary, complex enquiries until information can be clarified, confirmed or referred to senior or specialist staff. 1.4 Inform applicants of any legal requirements and reasons for subjecting applications to compliance investigations, and advise of penalties under legislation for providing false or misleading information or for subsequently failing to meet conditions specified for grant, subsidy or rebate. |
2. Check grant, subsidy and rebate applications and supporting evidence | 2.1 Check applications to ensure approved forms are used and required information has been provided. 2.2 Sight supporting evidence and make and certify copies of original documents, tailoring communication to suit diverse customer needs. |
3. Assess eligibility | 3.1 Confirm eligibility for grant, subsidy or rebate. 3.2 Explain clearly the reasons why eligibility is not confirmed, and outline applicants’ rights to review or lodge an objection. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
navigating complex and formal documents, including 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)
confirming accuracy of applications
using technology to conduct research, make enquiries, review available data, access legislative requirements and record outcomes
applying environmental, sustainability and work health and safety procedures to administrative work and when dealing with customers
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
purpose and key features of grants, subsidies and rebates
applicant eligibility criteria
transaction eligibility criteria
legislative decision making process
confidentiality provisions
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Revenue administration