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Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal

Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRRRTF001
State Code
AWX42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/09/2016
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
13/09/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to balance and reconcile a register or terminal in a retail environment, clear registers, count money, calculate non cash transactions, and reconcile and record takings.It applies to individuals working in frontline operational roles in a diverse range retail industry sectors and business contexts. They operate with some independence under general supervision and guidance from others, and within established organisational policies and procedures. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Balance and secure takings.
  • 1.1.Perform register or terminal balance at designated times.
  • 1.2.Separate cash float from takings prior to balancing and secure takings.
  • 1.3.Supply change to register or terminal and accurately record.
  • 1.4.Obtain and interpret register or terminal reading or print-out.
  • 1.5.Secure cash and non cash documents according to organisational procedures.
2. Reconcile takings.
  • 2.1.Count cash accurately.
  • 2.2.Calculate non cash documents accurately.
  • 2.3.Determine balance between register or terminal reading and sum of cash and non cash transactions.
  • 2.4.Investigate or report discrepancies between register or terminal reading and sum of cash and non cash transactions to relevant personnel.
  • 2.5.Record takings and file records according to organisational procedures.
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State Code National Code Title Type
WD960 SIRXFIN201 Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal Unit of competency
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