Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply product knowledge and advisory skills in order to identify, confirm and process applications for credit prior to assessment in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements. This unit may apply to job roles subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements so Commonwealth, State or Territory requirements should be confirmed with the relevant body. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit may be applied within lending organisations of any size or location. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Check and verify application details |
1.1. Information required to support application is gathered in accordance with credit policy and information recorded using correct organisation policies and procedures 1.2. Information provided by applicant and obtained from other sources is verified for accuracy and compliance with relevant legislative requirements and organisational requirements |
2. Submit assessment and decision |
2.1. The decision to reject or accept an application is formed on the basis of total credit assessment conducted and credit policy 2.2. Decisions to advance funds or extend credit that fall outside the officer's approval or limits of authority are referred to relevant approving personnel 2.3. Recommendations to accept or reject applications to provide credit or advance funds and any required security are prepared and forwarded to relevant personnel promptly and in accordance with organisation procedures |
3. Maintain application records and complete necessary documentation |
3.1. Records system is kept up to date and maintained according to legislative requirements and timeframes and organisation policy and procedures 3.2. File and record movements are monitored and recorded 3.3. Documentation is produced accurately, clearly and concisely, in accordance with industry, organisation and legislative requirements and timeframes |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Information can be obtained via: |
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Relevant legislative requirements may include: |
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Credit assessment may be made by: |
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Credit policy includes reference to: |
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Security may include: |
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Organisation policy and procedures may include information in regard to: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Credit management |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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