Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:37 PM AWST
22/07/2026 10:37 PM AWST
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Perform administrative duties
Perform administrative duties
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICOMP318A
SFICOMP318A
State Code
D9194
D9194
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/02/2012
Field of Education
080901 - Secretarial And Clerical Studies
Original Release Date
29/02/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency involves performing a range of administrative functions and preparing, submitting and/or assessing documentation pertaining to organisational needs, licensing/regulatory requirements and the receipt, storage and recording of money/property.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage administrative tasks, correspondence and records
- 1.1. Administrative tasks are assessed, prioritised and executed to ensure effectiveness of operations.
- 1.2. Correspondence and records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- 1.3. Correspondence and departmental reports and forms are maintained securely.
- 1.4. Movement of correspondence and records is accurately recorded.
- 1.5. Correspondence and records are submitted and stored correctly.
2. Maintain notes and records of duties performed
- 2.1. Notes/records of duties are completed and maintained correctly.
- 2.2. Notes are current and accurately maintained.
3. Complete and submit departmental reports and forms
- 3.1. Documentation is completed according to organisational requirements.
- 3.2. Content of forms/reports is accurate and complete, legible, understandable and in the correct formats.
- 3.3. Documentation is submitted within the required timeframe.
4. Prepare, submit and/or assess documentation for the issue of licences and/or regulatory authorisations
- 4.1. Procedures for preparation and assessment forlicences and/or regulatory authorisations are correct.
- 4.2. Document assessment procedures and applicant security checks are carried out correctly.
- 4.3. Appropriate licence authority is correctly issued and details recorded.
5. Receive, record and store money and property
- 5.1. Receipt, recording and storage procedures for money and/or property are correct.
- 5.2. Stored money/property is maintained securely.
- 5.3. Property received is recovered from storage and disposed of correctly.
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Administrative tasks may include:
initiating telephone calls
stores requisitions and distribution
equipment maintenance
organising transport.
Correspondence and records may include:
formatted documents
auditable and accountable documents
investigation files
internal and external memos
computer
audiotape records.
Departmental reports and forms may include:
accoutrements usage reports
exhibit/evidence reports/briefs
incident reports
interview reports
motor vehicle log books
patrol activity reports
property book and disposal schedules
time sheets and leave forms.
Preparation and assessment for licences and/or regulatory authorisations may include:
'burning off' (not all jurisdictions)
fishing permits or licences (not all jurisdictions)
over dimension haulage permits (not all jurisdictions).
Preparation and assessment may require liaison with other agencies, such as police, local government, fire services and road transport authorities.
Assessment procedures may include:
checking applicant's criminal record
checking submitted documentation for accuracy and completeness
personal health suitability
references.
Money and property could be:
found and handed in to police
recovered/confiscated in the process of an investigation
recovered from accident scenes.
Money and/or property received may or may not:
become 'evidence' in later court proceedings.
The disposal of property may include:
disposal through organisationally sanctioned means, such as public auction
forfeiture to the Crown (under Confiscated Assets laws)
return to lawful claimant.
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Administrative tasks may include:
initiating telephone calls
stores requisitions and distribution
equipment maintenance
organising transport.
Correspondence and records may include:
formatted documents
auditable and accountable documents
investigation files
internal and external memos
computer
audiotape records.
Departmental reports and forms may include:
accoutrements usage reports
exhibit/evidence reports/briefs
incident reports
interview reports
motor vehicle log books
patrol activity reports
property book and disposal schedules
time sheets and leave forms.
Preparation and assessment for licences and/or regulatory authorisations may include:
'burning off' (not all jurisdictions)
fishing permits or licences (not all jurisdictions)
over dimension haulage permits (not all jurisdictions).
Preparation and assessment may require liaison with other agencies, such as police, local government, fire services and road transport authorities.
Assessment procedures may include:
checking applicant's criminal record
checking submitted documentation for accuracy and completeness
personal health suitability
references.
Money and property could be:
found and handed in to police
recovered/confiscated in the process of an investigation
recovered from accident scenes.
Money and/or property received may or may not:
become 'evidence' in later court proceedings.
The disposal of property may include:
disposal through organisationally sanctioned means, such as public auction
forfeiture to the Crown (under Confiscated Assets laws)
return to lawful claimant.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
accurately prepare documentation
issue and receipt licences
store and record money/property consistent with agency policies, procedures and guidelines.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted on the job or in a simulated environment.
Resources may include:
access to appropriate departmental proformas, licence applications, property books and storage systems
access to information databases to enable applicant suitability checks.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
practical exercises or role-plays
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
accurately prepare documentation
issue and receipt licences
store and record money/property consistent with agency policies, procedures and guidelines.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted on the job or in a simulated environment.
Resources may include:
access to appropriate departmental proformas, licence applications, property books and storage systems
access to information databases to enable applicant suitability checks.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
practical exercises or role-plays
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAR95 | SFICPL305 | Perform administrative duties | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D622 | SFI30411 | Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |