Course Title: Manage finances within a budget

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4185 Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works)

Course Title: Manage finances within a budget

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Code

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School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit covers allocating funds, managing cash flows and preparing financial reports. It is appropriate for council staff with authority and responsibility for the management of budgeted funds.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	LGACOM407B Manage finances within a budget
Elements:	1. Allocate funds. 2. Manage cash flow. 3. Monitor and control activities against budget. 4. Prepare reports.

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.