Unit of competency Outline
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Administer delivery of financial and other benefits
Administer delivery of financial and other benefits
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGSD404A
PSPGSD404A
State Code
C8136
C8136
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/12/2012
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
12/12/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers administration of financial and other benefits relating to government service delivery. It includes determining entitlements and allowances, administering ongoing entitlements and obligations, administering payments and benefits, and processing payments.In practice, administration of financial and other benefits relating to government service delivery, may overlap with other generalist and specialist work activities, such as working ethically, complying with legislation, applying government processes, gathering and analysing information etc.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine entitlements and allowances
- 1.1 Individuals’ eligibility for government products or services is determined within the bounds of legislation and government policy.
- 1.2 Eligibility tests or checks are applied to confirm payment stream, entitlements and allowances.
- 1.3 Special needs are identified and accommodated, within the bounds of legislation and government policy.
- 1.4 A package of services and benefits is offered which matches needs and entitlements under legislation and government policy.
2. Administer ongoing entitlements and obligations
- 2.1 The government’s obligations are fulfilled in accordance with the service agreement.
- 2.2 The recipients’ obligations to the government are supported.
- 2.3 Breaches, suspensions and restorations are actioned as needed in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
3. Administer payments and benefits
- 3.1 Payments or benefits are granted in accordance with legislation and policy guidelines.
- 3.2 Adjustments to payments and benefits are made consultatively with the individuals concerned and in accordance with legislation and policy guidelines.
- 3.3 Payments and benefits made are confirmed and reviewed in accordance with established procedures.
- 3.4 Errors and debts are identified and recovered in accordance with established procedures.
4. Process payments
- 4.1 Entitlements are established and obligations are recorded, if required.
- 4.2 Transactions are initiated having confirmed individuals’ preferred option for payment delivery.
- 4.3 Payments are authorised and sent in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Products or servicesmay include:
income support
rent assistance
family support
supported/crisis accommodation
Special needsmay include:
special or crisis assistance
disability
homelessness
at risk of violence
English language and literacy
cultural diversity issues
Services and benefitsmay include:
financial and other assistance
access to job network
referrals to external service providers
referrals to community groups
assistance in applying for training courses
accommodation
medical benefits
Centrelink programs
Legislation may include:
Social Security Act 1991
Social Security Administration Act 1999
Social Security International Agreements Act 1999
Australian Public Services Act 1999
Family Assistance Act 1999
Family Assistance Administration Act 1999
Student Assistance Act
Products or servicesmay include:
income support
rent assistance
family support
supported/crisis accommodation
Special needsmay include:
special or crisis assistance
disability
homelessness
at risk of violence
English language and literacy
cultural diversity issues
Services and benefitsmay include:
financial and other assistance
access to job network
referrals to external service providers
referrals to community groups
assistance in applying for training courses
accommodation
medical benefits
Centrelink programs
Legislation may include:
Social Security Act 1991
Social Security Administration Act 1999
Social Security International Agreements Act 1999
Australian Public Services Act 1999
Family Assistance Act 1999
Family Assistance Administration Act 1999
Student Assistance Act
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPGSD402A Administer government service delivery requirements
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
administering delivery of financial and other benefits in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to government service delivery
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of circumstances and cases likely to be encountered
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when administering delivery of financial and other benefits, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
administration of delivery of financial and other benefits in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPGSD402A Administer government service delivery requirements
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
administering delivery of financial and other benefits in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to government service delivery
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of circumstances and cases likely to be encountered
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when administering delivery of financial and other benefits, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
administration of delivery of financial and other benefits in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWV13 | PSPGSD004 | Administer delivery of financial and other benefits | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J283 | PSP40112 | Certificate IV in Government | Qualification |