- CUEFIN01B - Develop a budget
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CUEFIN01B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop a budget
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | CUEFIN01B - Develop a budget |
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Description | This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a budget. The nature and purpose of the budget will vary according to the work context, but the unit focuses on the key skills of analysing financial information to inform the budget development process and the actual development of a budget. Skills relating to the monitoring of budget performance are found in the unit CUEFIN02B - Manage a budget. Combined assessment of these units is appropriate.This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a budget. The nature and purpose of the budget will vary according to the work context, but the unit focuses on the key skills of analysing financial information to inform the budget development process and the actual development of a budget. Skills relating to the monitoring of budget performance are found in the unit CUEFIN02B - Manage a budget. Combined assessment of these units is appropriate | ||
Employability Skills | Not applicable. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Not applicable. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Plan for a budget |
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Element: Develop and prepare budget |
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Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
context and typical processes for the budget development process within a given industry context
accounting principles and practices which impact on budget preparation
budget preparation techniques, including:
information required for budget preparation
components of a budget
techniques for making budget estimates
type of supporting information required
presentation techniques/formats for budgets.
negotiating skills in relation to budgetary planning.
Linkages to other units
It is recommended that this unit be assessed and/or trained or after the following unit:
CUEFIN02B - Manage a budget.
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
understanding of the technical budget preparation process and accounting procedures that must be followed
sound analysis of the factors that impact on the budget development process
preparation of a realistic and accurate budget within the relevant workplace context.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow for the development of a budget for a specific workplace context
involvement of others in the budget development process
use of industry-current technology for the budget preparation process.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of budgets prepared by the candidate, including comparison with actual budgetary performance
evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate detailing the processes undertaken to develop a budget
case studies and problem solving to assess application of principles of budget development to different workplace contexts
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
industry-current technology for budget development
sources of information on expenditure and income.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, analysing and organising ideas and information (3)
Gathering and analysing data to assist in the budget development process.
Communicating ideas and information (2)
Providing a briefing on a draft budget.
Planning and organising activities (2)
Organising the consultation process during budget development.
Working with others and in teams (2)
Discussing/negotiating potential budget adjustments with colleagues.
Solving problems (3)
Investigating options to address budgetary limitations.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (2)
Developing different budget scenarios/estimates.
Using technology (2)
Using tools within an accounting software package.
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
context and typical processes for the budget development process within a given industry context
accounting principles and practices which impact on budget preparation
budget preparation techniques, including:
information required for budget preparation
components of a budget
techniques for making budget estimates
type of supporting information required
presentation techniques/formats for budgets.
negotiating skills in relation to budgetary planning.
Linkages to other units
It is recommended that this unit be assessed and/or trained or after the following unit:
CUEFIN02B - Manage a budget.
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
understanding of the technical budget preparation process and accounting procedures that must be followed
sound analysis of the factors that impact on the budget development process
preparation of a realistic and accurate budget within the relevant workplace context.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow for the development of a budget for a specific workplace context
involvement of others in the budget development process
use of industry-current technology for the budget preparation process.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of budgets prepared by the candidate, including comparison with actual budgetary performance
evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate detailing the processes undertaken to develop a budget
case studies and problem solving to assess application of principles of budget development to different workplace contexts
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
industry-current technology for budget development
sources of information on expenditure and income.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, analysing and organising ideas and information (3)
Gathering and analysing data to assist in the budget development process.
Communicating ideas and information (2)
Providing a briefing on a draft budget.
Planning and organising activities (2)
Organising the consultation process during budget development.
Working with others and in teams (2)
Discussing/negotiating potential budget adjustments with colleagues.
Solving problems (3)
Investigating options to address budgetary limitations.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (2)
Developing different budget scenarios/estimates.
Using technology (2)
Using tools within an accounting software package.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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Not applicable.
The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.
Budgets may include:
project
departmental
event
sales
grant funding
cash
budgets for a small business.
Relevant colleagues/personnel involved in budget development may include:
creative personnel
technical personnel
management
funding bodies
investors
sponsors.
Data required for budget preparation may include:
performance data from previous projects/periods
financial information from suppliers
customer or supplier research
management policies and procedures
funding body policies and procedures/limitations
budget preparation guidelines
financial proposals from stakeholders.
Internal or external issues that could impact on budget development may include:
activity/project objectives
price movement for different supplies
scope of the project
venue availability (for events)
human resource requirements
timing of project
new legislation or regulation
safety issues
organisational objectives/changes in organisational objectives
required profit margins
change in economic conditions.
The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.
Budgets may include:
project
departmental
event
sales
grant funding
cash
budgets for a small business.
Relevant colleagues/personnel involved in budget development may include:
creative personnel
technical personnel
management
funding bodies
investors
sponsors.
Data required for budget preparation may include:
performance data from previous projects/periods
financial information from suppliers
customer or supplier research
management policies and procedures
funding body policies and procedures/limitations
budget preparation guidelines
financial proposals from stakeholders.
Internal or external issues that could impact on budget development may include:
activity/project objectives
price movement for different supplies
scope of the project
venue availability (for events)
human resource requirements
timing of project
new legislation or regulation
safety issues
organisational objectives/changes in organisational objectives
required profit margins
change in economic conditions.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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Confirm the scope and nature of the activity for which budget is being developed with the appropriate personnel, including any guidelines or directives for budget development | |||
Correctly identify, access and analyse data required for budget preparation | |||
Analyse internal and external environmental factors to identify potential impacts on budget | |||
Determine budget parameters with estimates, based on research, consultation and negotiation with the appropriate personnel and organisation/project objectives | |||
Provide relevant colleagues with the opportunity to contribute to the budget planning process | |||
Draft budget based on analysis of all available information and in accordance with organisational policy | |||
Clearly identify and support income and expenditure estimates with valid, reliable and relevant information | |||
Assess and present options when appropriate | |||
Present recommendations clearly, concisely and in an appropriate format | |||
Circulate draft budget to the appropriate personnel for comment at the appropriate time | |||
Agree and incorporate modifications accurately and in consultation with colleagues | |||
Negotiate final budget in accordance with organisational procedures and policies | |||
Complete the final budget in required format within an agreed timeframe | |||
Inform appropriate personnel of the budget and its application within the relevant area of work, including reporting and financial management responsibilities |
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