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Conduct financial transactions and maintain records for a taxi

Conduct financial transactions and maintain records for a taxi

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIP0004
State Code
ODQ04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Field of Education
080901 - Secretarial And Clerical Studies
Original Release Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
5
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct financial transactions and maintain records for a taxi. It includes operating a taxi meter in accordance with different tariff structures and taxi hire arrangements, calculating fares and handling payment transactions, and maintaining daily records for accounting purposes when providing taxi services. It also includes using basic financial transaction principles, routine procedures and regulatory requirements, as part of taxi driving operations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate a taxi meter in accordance with tariff structures and hiring arrangements
  • 1.1 Tariff structures and various forms of taxi hire are identified and applied
  • 1.2 Meter functions are identified and applied
  • 1.3 Meter is operated at beginning, throughout and at the end of hiring, in line with regulations and workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Meter is used to access information to complete driver running sheet, end-of-shift reports and reconciliation taking/fares
2 Calculate fares and handle payment transactions
  • 2.1 Amount owing is calculated and communicated to customer
  • 2.2 Amount tendered in cash transactions is checked, and correct change is calculated and given
  • 2.3 Adequate change is maintained for use in transactions
  • 2.4 Adequate supplies of dockets, vouchers and point of sale documents are maintained
  • 2.5 Cash, electronic and non-cash payment transactions are handled in accordance with workplace policy and procedures
  • 2.6 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures implemented
  • 2.7 Security is maintained when handling payments in accordance with workplace security procedures
  • 2.8 Taxi subsidy scheme transactions are processed in accordance with state requirements
3 Maintain daily records
  • 3.1 Records are completed for all cash, credit and other non- credit transactions in accordance with workplace policy and procedures
  • 3.2 Calculations to complete driver running sheet are carried out
  • 3.3 End-of-shift reconciliation is completed
  • 3.4 Appropriate records are maintained for taxation purposes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWL44 TLIP2037 Carry out financial transactions and maintain records Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHH5 TLI21221 Certificate II in Driving Operations Qualification