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Maintain petty cash account

Maintain petty cash account

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIP2032A
State Code
D5285
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
080101 - Accounting
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain petty cash account customers in accordance with workplace requirements, including preparing petty cash documentation and conducting cash transactions. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare petty cash documentation
  • 1.1 Requests for petty cash advances are validated and required vouchers are prepared
  • 1.2 Petty cash claims are validated and attached receipts are checked
  • 1.3 Claim documentation is prepared and checked for accuracy before processing
  • 1.4 Claims and vouchers are presented to nominated person/section for checking and approval appropriate to workplace limits
  • 1.5 Irregularities are noted and referred to nominated person/section for resolution
  • 1.6 Details of claims and vouchers are recorded to enable tracing and balancing of cash holding
2Conduct cash transactions
  • 2.1 Petty cash is provided against claims and vouchers from cash holding
  • 2.2 Petty cash returns are secured and return receipts are provided
  • 2.3 Petty cash returns are documented to enable tracing and balancing of cash holding
  • 2.4 Documented transactions are reconciled against cash held
  • 2.5 Cash is drawn using workplace procedures to maintain a balance appropriate to normal transaction levels
  • 2.6 Cash is secured in accordance with workplace security requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Equipment may include:
filing and record keeping system
cash holding box/system
cash transaction record book
relevant computer software
Recording mechanisms/systems may be:
paper-based or electronic
Business source documents may include, but are not exclusive to:
purchase requisitions
invoices
delivery dockets
bank statements
cash register rolls
purchase orders
receipts
credit notes
remittance advice
deposit books
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
current and potential customers
suppliers, customers and clients
relevant authorities and institutions
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
RF systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
high visibility clothing
Information/documents may include:
workplace procedures and policies concerning petty cash transactions including security procedures
codes of practice and regulations relevant to petty cash accounts
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
manufacturers specifications for equipment
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant codes and regulations for the provision of credit services
privacy legislation
conditions of credit extension policies and related government legislation
audit and financial legislation
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVI17 TLIP2032 Maintain petty cash account Unit of competency