Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 8:21 AM AWST
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Prepare shearing team wages
Prepare shearing team wages
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG406A
AHCSHG406A
State Code
D7232
D7232
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/10/2012
Field of Education
080101 - Accounting
Original Release Date
22/10/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the processes involved with preparing shearing team wages and defines the standard required to: maintain staff records; calculate earnings, deductions and nett pay; prepare pays for workers.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain staff records
- 1.1. All employees are signed on and declaration forms signed.
- 1.2. Employment agreements are arranged.
- 1.3. Work is recorded accurately.
- 1.4. Units of work are totalled for each employee.
- 1.5. Injury records are maintained.
- 1.6. Tax file and superannuation numbers and collected and maintained confidentially.
2. Calculate earnings
- 2.1. Relevant awards and current pay rates are obtained.
- 2.2. Employment contracts are followed.
- 2.3. Gross earnings are calculated for each employee.
3. Calculate deductions and nett pay
- 3.1. Taxation deductions are calculated.
- 3.2. Group certificates are completed.
- 3.3. Tax is forwarded to the Australian Taxation Office.
- 3.4. Occupational superannuation is calculated and documented.
4. Pay staff
- 4.1. Pays are prepared and staff paid in accordance with the relevant Award.
- 4.2. Cash advances are arranged on request.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Payment of wages may include:
all awards and legislation that deal with the payment of wages and withholding of taxation and superannuation.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Payment of wages may include:
all awards and legislation that deal with the payment of wages and withholding of taxation and superannuation.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
maintain staff records
calculate earnings, deductions and nett pays
prepare pays for workers.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
maintain staff records
calculate earnings, deductions and nett pays
prepare pays for workers.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3620 | RTE4916A | Prepare shearing team wages | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO43 | AHCSHG406 | Prepare shearing team wages | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| D509 | AHC41010 | Certificate IV in Agribusiness | Qualification |
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |