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
PSPGSD004
PSPGSD004
State Code
AWV13
AWV13
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to administer financial and other benefits relating to government service delivery. It includes determining entitlements and allowances, administering payments and benefits, and processing payments.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing routine tasks in a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine entitlements and allowances
- 1.1 Determine individuals’ eligibility for government products or services.
- 1.2 Apply eligibility tests or checks to confirm payment stream, entitlements and allowances.
- 1.3 Identify and accommodate special needs.
- 1.4 Offer a package of services and benefits which matches needs and entitlements.
2. Administer ongoing entitlements and obligations
- 2.1 Fulfil the government’s obligations.
- 2.2 Support the recipients’ obligations to the government.
- 2.3 Action, as needed, breaches, suspensions and restorations.
3. Administer payments and benefits
- 3.1 Grant payments or benefits.
- 3.2 Make adjustments to payments and benefits consultatively with the individuals concerned.
- 3.3 Confirm and review payments and benefits.
- 3.4 Identify and recover errors and debts.
4. Process payments
- 4.1 Establish entitlements and record obligations, if required.
- 4.2 Initiate transactions having confirmed individuals’ preferred option for payment delivery.
- 4.3 Authorise and send payments.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C8136 | PSPGSD404A | Administer delivery of financial and other benefits | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODX41 | PSPGSD016 | Administer delivery of financial and other benefits | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZX9 | PSP40116 | Certificate IV in Government | Qualification |