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Administer the electoral roll

Administer the electoral roll

Unit of competency
National Code
LGAGOVA401B
State Code
C1206
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2012
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/01/2006
Field of Education
080901 - Secretarial And Clerical Studies
Original Release Date
20/01/2006
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers developing and distributing an electoral roll of eligible voters. It is appropriate for council staff responsible for ensuring the electoral roll is compiled and administered in accordance with council and legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Compile electoral roll
  • 1.1 Eligible voters are identified from state and federal electoral rolls.
  • 1.2 Advice is provided to the public that the electoral roll is being compiled.
  • 1.3 Classes of eligible voters with relevant entitlements are identified within council and legislative requirements.
  • 1.4 Opportunities are provided for enrolment of eligible voters on a regular basis.
  • 1.5 Methods are implemented to update electoral roll information in accordance with statutory and council requirements.
  • 1.6 The public is invited to inspect the roll to confirm that details of eligible voters are accurate.
2 Produce and distribute roll for electoral purposes
  • 2.1 Distribution requirements are identified.
  • 2.2 Style and media used for electoral roll reproduction are determined in line with council requirements.
  • 2.3 Copies of electoral roll produced are distributed to interested parties.
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.
Classes of eligible voters with relevant entitlements may include:
company and group nominees
rate payers who are not Australian citizens
Legislative requirements may include:
state
local government
electoral
Methods for updating information may include:
electronic database
Interested parties may include:
public
electoral officers
councillors
political parties
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
The demonstrated ability to:
compile an accurate electoral roll in accordance with statutory and council requirements
coordinate the production and distribution of the electoral roll
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria applicable to the workplace environment, within the scope of the Range Statement, with particular attention to critical aspects of evidence and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.
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.
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 should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace including access to a workplace or simulated case study that encompasses resources such as:
legislation governing local government elections
relevant council policy and procedures manuals
computers and relevant software
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C4308 LGAGOVA401A Administer the electoral roll Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J264 LGA50712 Diploma of Local Government Qualification
C744 LGA40204 Certificate IV in Local Government Administration Qualification