Read a pay slip

FOUNDATION SKILLS ASSESSMENT TASK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Read a pay slip 4Target ACSF skills 4Content coverage 4Instructions to assessor 4ACSF mapping 5Suggestions for adapting the task 5

Read a pay slip 6Questions 7

Annual leave and long service leave application form 8

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READ A PAY SLIP

Target ACSF skillsThis task covers the following: • Reading at Level 2 • Writing at Level 2 • Oral communication at Level 2 • Numeracy at Level 2 and 3.

Content coverageThe task requires the candidate to read a pay slip and find specific information about gross and net pay amounts and leave entitlements. The candidate will need to use the information from the pay slip to apply for leave using a separate leave application form.

Instructions to assessorThis task requires the candidate to: • read a pay slip • answer specific questions about the information on the pay slip • use numeracy skills to calculate information about the pay slip • read and complete a separate form to make an application for leave, based on the information in the pay slip.

Ensure the candidate understands the task before commencing. Provide support to read the payslip if requested. It is important to note that the pay slip is a sample – it has been specifically created for this activity.

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ACSF mapping

Question Responses/answers ACSF skill level indicator

1 Middle Earth Mining Solutions Reading 2.04, Oral communication 2.07, 2.08

2 $18.52 Reading 2.04, Oral communication 2.07, 2.08

3 76 hours Reading 2.04, Oral communication 2.07, 2.08

5 Full time Reading 2.04, Oral communication 2.07, 2.08

5 53 hours 15 minutes Reading 2.04, Oral communication 2.07, 2.08

6 $1015.52 Reading 2.04, Oral communication 2.07, 2.08

7 Gross payment ($1,407.52) = Unit (76 hours) x Rate ($18.52)

Oral communication 2.07, 2.08, Numeracy 2.09

8 1407.52 x 11 % Oral communication 2.07, 2.08, Numeracy 3.09, 3.10, 3.11

9 Form completed with details as per scenario

Reading 2.03, 2.04, Writing 2.06, Numeracy 2.09, 2.10, 2.11

Suggestions for adapting the taskIf the candidate feels comfortable, you may wish to ask a candidate to bring along one of their own pay slips and use a leave application form from their own workplace. However, be prepared that the candidate may not wish to use their own pay slip for privacy reasons. You could also liaise with the workplace to have a sample pay slip used so that it is familiar to the candidate.

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Name: Date:

READ A PAY SLIP

Date of payment: 13 September 2013

Employer’s name: Middle Earth Mining Solutions, ABN 123456789Employee’s name: Terri DaSilva Employee’s status Full timeAnnual Salary $36,596.00

For the pay period: 2 September to 15 September

Wages Unit Rate TotalWages for ordinary hours worked

76 hours $18.52 $1,407.52

Leave taken (personal, recreational, carer)

0 hours $000.00 $000.00

Allowances 00 hours $000.00 $000.00Overtime 00 hours $000.00 $000.00

Gross payment $1,407.52Deductions – taxation $392.00

Deductions – other $000.00Total deductions $392.00

Net payment (Gross payment less Total deductions) $1015.52

Superannuation

Employer superannuation contribution – 11%Paid to Miners’ Security Superannuation Contribution $154.83

Leave entitlements

Recreational leave Total to date 164 hours 30 minutes Accrued in this pay period 5 hours 50 minutes

Personal/carer leave Total to date 53 hours 15 minutes Accrued in this pay period 2 hours 55 minutes

Authorised by: June CarterHead of Payroll

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Name: Date:

Questions

Read through the pay slip to answer the following questions.

1. Who is Terri’s employer?

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2. What is Terri’s hourly rate?

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3. How many hours did Terri work in the current pay period?

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4. Does Terri work full time or part time?

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5. How much personal or carer leave does Terri have in the year to date?

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6. What is Terri’s take home pay for this current pay period?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Now work out the following:

7. How is Terri’s gross pay calculated?

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8. Superannuation is 11% of Terri’s gross pay – use a calculator to show how you would calculate this.

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9. Terri’s mum is going into hospital for an operation and Terri wants to take three days of leave to help care for her, as of next Monday. Fill in the leave application for Terri using the information from the pay slip.

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Name: Date:

ANNUAL LEAVE AND LONG SERVICE LEAVE APPLICATION FORM

Employee’s details

First name:

Family name:

Position:

Contact phone number:

Leave type

Please tick the appropriate box(es). If you are applying for more than one type of leave, please specify the details in the comments section provided.Note: Upon termination of employment, leave taken that has not been accrued can be withheld from wages.

Recreational leave Personal or carer leave Leave without pay Long service leave

Comments:

Period of leave

Last day of work:

Return to work date:

Total number of working days off:

Comments:

Signature of employee: Date: / /

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