Unit of competency Outline

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Administer the district office

Administer the district office

Unit of competency
National Code
SFICPL501
State Code
OAR79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, implement and monitor effective administrative procedures in fisheries district offices. It includes the ability to carry out costing, outline job specifications, train staff, determine maintenance requirements for vessels and vehicles, negotiate budgets and write financial reports.The unit applies to individuals who work in district fisheries offices and provide leadership and guidance when organising activities of self and others, as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish, implement and monitor procedures for administrative tasks
  • 1.1 Identify administrative tasks to be delegated to staff and written into job specifications
  • 1.2 Identify and cost physical and human resources required to maintain administrative functions at required level, and seek budgetary approval for purchases
  • 1.3 Obtain and install physical resources and train staff in their use
  • 1.4 Establish, document and monitor procedures for administrative tasks at required intervals
  • 1.5 Assess effectiveness of administrative procedures and take action where administrative tasks are below standard
2. Schedule maintenance and service
  • 2.1 Determine service requirements for administrative equipment, outboard motors and vehicles from manufacturer service instructions
  • 2.2 Monitor logbooks for usage patterns
  • 2.3 Establish, document and monitor procedures for determining special service or repair requirements
  • 2.4 Plan and record scheduling for maintenance and service in advance to minimise consequences of down time
  • 2.5 Book servicing agent and keep staff informed of schedule
  • 2.6 Monitor standard of servicing and associated costs, and give feedback to service agent
3. Operate office within budgetary constraints
  • 3.1 Negotiate budgets with senior personnel based on past income and expenditure data and projected cost of planned activity within the budgetary period
  • 3.2 Monitor and reconcile income and expenditure against the original budget
  • 3.3 Identify variances against the original budget and make adjustments where necessary
  • 3.4 Provide financial reports to senior personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9195 SFICOMP401C Administer the district office Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ0 SFI50219 Diploma of Fisheries Compliance Qualification