The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Collect and collate relevant data |
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Data required for budget preparation is identified and accessed. |
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1.2.Previous budgets and the financial implications of council's current activities and plans are analysed and evaluated. |
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Relevant people are consulted and given the opportunity to contribute to the budget planning process. |
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Possible changes of circumstance that will impact on the budget are identified. |
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Any anomalies in the information received are checked with the appropriate person. |
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Justify proposals for expenditure |
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Estimates of costs and benefits are made that are supported by valid and relevant information. |
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Assessments of alternative courses of action are considered in making the final recommendations. |
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Appropriate members of staff are encouraged to contribute to the recommendations. |
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The net benefits likely to be achieved from the expenditure are clearly indicated. |
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Possible future variations in levels of activity are taken into account. |
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Recommendations are presented clearly, concisely and in an appropriate format. |
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Where challenges to the proposal are made, further explanation is given to promote acceptance. |
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Estimates are compared with actual costs and benefits and used to improve future calculations. |
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Seek out alternative or additional financial opportunities |
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Effective and comprehensive methods for discovering alternative or additional sources of funding or income are employed. |
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Sources of funding or income are assessed to ensure they comply with council objectives and policies. |
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Management/council approval for funding submission or income-generating activity is obtained where necessary. |
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Funding proposals are prepared and submitted. |
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Prepare draft budget for comment |
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The draft budget is prepared to accurately reflect the financial requirements of the department, service or council.
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he draft budget is clear and accurate and presented in an appropriate format. Completed |
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Income and expenditure estimates are clearly identified and are supported by valid, reliable and relevant information. |
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The draft budget is prepared consistent with council objectives and ensures the efficient and effective operation of council in the short, medium and long term. |
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The draft budget is completed within required time frame. |
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The draft budget is circulated to appropriate people for comment. |
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Prepare final budget |
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Comments on draft budget are considered and relevant people are advised of implications. |
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Required modifications to draft budget are agreed and incorporated. |
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Proposed budget is completed in required format within required time frame. |
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Proposed budget is negotiated through appropriate budgetary meeting. |
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Relevant people are informed of budget requirements in a timely and accurate manner. |
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Collect and collate relevant data
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Data required for budget preparation is identified and accessed. Completed |
Evidence:
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Previous budgets and the financial implications of council's current activities and plans are analysed and evaluated. Completed |
Evidence:
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Relevant people are consulted and given the opportunity to contribute to the budget planning process. Completed |
Evidence:
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Possible changes of circumstance that will impact on the budget are identified. Completed |
Evidence:
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Any anomalies in the information received are checked with the appropriate person. Completed |
Evidence:
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Justify proposals for expenditure
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Estimates of costs and benefits are made that are supported by valid and relevant information. Completed |
Evidence:
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Assessments of alternative courses of action are considered in making the final recommendations. Completed |
Evidence:
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Appropriate members of staff are encouraged to contribute to the recommendations. Completed |
Evidence:
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The net benefits likely to be achieved from the expenditure are clearly indicated. Completed |
Evidence:
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Possible future variations in levels of activity are taken into account. Completed |
Evidence:
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Recommendations are presented clearly, concisely and in an appropriate format. Completed |
Evidence:
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Where challenges to the proposal are made, further explanation is given to promote acceptance. Completed |
Evidence:
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Estimates are compared with actual costs and benefits and used to improve future calculations. Completed |
Evidence:
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Seek out alternative or additional financial opportunities
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Effective and comprehensive methods for discovering alternative or additional sources of funding or income are employed. Completed |
Evidence:
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Sources of funding or income are assessed to ensure they comply with council objectives and policies. Completed |
Evidence:
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Management/council approval for funding submission or income-generating activity is obtained where necessary. Completed |
Evidence:
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Funding proposals are prepared and submitted. Completed |
Evidence:
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Prepare draft budget for comment
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The draft budget is prepared to accurately reflect the financial requirements of the department, service or council. Completed |
Evidence:
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he draft budget is clear and accurate and presented in an appropriate format. Completed |
Evidence:
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Income and expenditure estimates are clearly identified and are supported by valid, reliable and relevant information. Completed |
Evidence:
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The draft budget is prepared consistent with council objectives and ensures the efficient and effective operation of council in the short, medium and long term. Completed |
Evidence:
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The draft budget is completed within required time frame. Completed |
Evidence:
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The draft budget is circulated to appropriate people for comment. Completed |
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Prepare final budget
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Comments on draft budget are considered and relevant people are advised of implications. Completed |
Evidence:
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Required modifications to draft budget are agreed and incorporated. Completed |
Evidence:
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Proposed budget is completed in required format within required time frame. Completed |
Evidence:
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Proposed budget is negotiated through appropriate budgetary meeting. Completed |
Evidence:
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Relevant people are informed of budget requirements in a timely and accurate manner. Completed |
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