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Prepare shearing team wages

Prepare shearing team wages

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG407
State Code
OBJ53
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
080101 - Accounting
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare the wages for shearing teams.This unit applies to individuals who manage shearing teams, who take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, legislative requirements and workplace health and safety policies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain staff records
  • 1.1 Confirm that all employees are signed on and declaration forms are completed and signed
  • 1.2 Collect tax file and superannuation numbers and maintain confidentially
  • 1.3 Arrange employment agreements for staff
  • 1.4 Ensure number and type of sheep shorn is recorded accurately
  • 1.5 Record total units of work for each employee relevant to basis of engagement
  • 1.6 Maintain staff injury records
2. Calculate earnings
  • 2.1 Obtain relevant awards and current pay rates
  • 2.2 Follow employment contracts and agreements
  • 2.3 Calculate gross earnings for each employee
3. Calculate deductions and net pay
  • 3.1 Calculate taxation deductions
  • 3.2 Produce payslips for individuals
  • 3.3 Transfer tax to the Australian Taxation Office
  • 3.4 Calculate and document superannuation
  • 3.5 Transfer superannuation payment to appropriate fund
4. Pay staff
  • 4.1 Schedule electronic transfer of funds to individuals, in accordance with the relevant award
  • 4.2 Arrange cash advances on request
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO43 AHCSHG406 Prepare shearing team wages Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF50 AHCSHG404 Coordinate shearing and wool harvesting teams Unit of competency