Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Advice to candidates may include:
legal requirements
how to vote cards
media campaigning
behaviour and actions on polling day
Resource information may include:
number of voters
number of wards
electoral rolls
polling clerks
polling booth locations
voting cards
manuals
ballot boxes
Performance systems and processes may include:
staff instructions and positions
electoral roll
voting compartments
spoilt or discarded ballot papers
voter information report
assistance to voters
guidelines for polling officials
communicating with people with disabilities
unrolled and declaration votes
postal ballot papers
counting of ballot papers
security of voting and other materials
Voting papers may be counted:
manually
electronically
Responding to formally disputed returns:
could involve presenting in court

Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
prepare nominations forms and candidates for elections
plan and acquire resources for election day
monitor and adjust performance on election day
process votes and respond appropriately to formally disputed returns
declare correctly and notify results.
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor.
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.