Recommend rates and charges

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver LGAGOVA508A, 'Recommend rates and charges'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Recommend rates and charges' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Provide rates policy options

1.1 A range of policy options is presented that clearly demonstrates impact of policy on property owners and compliance with permissible income limitations.

1.2 Data is provided as required for submissions to the minister to vary permissible income limitations within allowable parameters.

2 Create and review rating structures within council and statutory requirements

2.1 Council's requirements for rating structure options are confirmed.

2.2 The rating structures presented meet state government requirements in regard to income limitations and legal structure and are consistent with council policies.

2.3 Options for rates in the dollar and total valuation information are provided in required format within specified time frames.

2.4 Options are presented in a way that clarifies the financial impact on property owners.

2.5 Rating structures are reviewed following general revaluations.

3 Provide reports on rebates and exemptions as required

3.1 Reports and recommendations are provided in line with council and statutory requirements.

3.2 Recommendations are supported by appropriate documentation to allow council to make fair decisions in line with policy.

3.3 Suggestions for improvements to council rates policies within the discretionary provisions of the act are provided to ensure determinations are fair and equal.


Qualifications and Skillsets

LGAGOVA508A appears in the following qualifications:

  • LGA50104 - Diploma of Local Government Administration
  • LGA50712 - Diploma of Local Government