Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine the nature and extent of account deficits and to reach a decision on payment methods and appropriate monitoring and controlling of accounts. 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 |
The unit may be applied within organisations of various sizes and across a range of customer bases. |
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. Collect and record monies due |
1.1. Status of debt is determined in accordance with organisation policy and guidelines and legislative requirements 1.2. Transactions on account are accurately recorded and maintained according to organisation policy and guidelines 1.3. Records of customer contact are accurately maintained |
2. Review compliance with terms and conditions |
2.1. Customers in breach of terms and conditions are correctly identified and contacted promptly and courteously to bring account within terms |
3. Resolve disputed amounts within predetermined parameters |
3.1. Background to claim is thoroughly researched based on client's outline of dispute 3.2. Records are thoroughly checked for verification of all case material 3.3. Type of claim is correctly identified and resolved in accordance with organisation policy and procedures |
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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Organisation policy and guidelines may cover: |
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Legislative requirements may include: |
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Records may include: |
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Contact with customers: |
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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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