Handling Money in a Sales Situation

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know how to handle money securely and accurately in a sales situation.

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Give reasons why it is important to keep money secure.
• 1.2
  State why it is important to be accurate when handling money.
• 1.3
  Give examples of ways to keep money secure in a sales situation.
• 1.4
  List aspects of cash transactions where accuracy is needed (e.g. in confirming prices, giving change).
• 1.5
  List key checking procedures that can be used to ensure accuracy.

2 — Know the purpose of a float.

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  State the purpose of a float.
• 2.2
  State why it is important to know how much money is in the float.

3 — Be able to take a cash payment.

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Request the right amount from a customer.
• 3.2
  Check money handed over by customer.
• 3.3
  Provide the right change.
• 3.4
  Store the money safely.

4 — Be able to calculate takings.

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Identify a secure setting in which to count money.
• 4.2
  Calculate takings accurately.