Assessor Resource

LGAPLAN511A
Manage council's development assessment system

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected.

This unit covers effectively and efficiently managing council's development assessment system and includes the steps of establishing outcomes, implementing the system and monitoring its performance.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




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.

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to:

establish clear and comprehensive development assessment system outcomes

implement development assessment system that provides clear processes for the assessment and documentation of applications and proposals

put in place processes to monitor and evaluate the development assessment system.

Context of assessment

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects of evidence and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.

Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.

Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor.

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.

Resource implications

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Required Skills

collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data

consulting with stakeholders

presenting

negotiating

planning, implementation and review processes

evaluation processes

verbal and written reporting.

Required Knowledge

environmental issues

environmental management and planning

stakeholder needs and expectations

council structure, policies and services

relevant legislation

resource availability.

Hidden text

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Legislation may include:

state or territory planning laws

local government laws and regulations

environmental protection legislation

heritage protection legislation

land administration and management legislation

Aboriginal heritage protection legislation

native title legislation

flora and fauna and conservation legislation

industrial awards

professional standards

occupational health and safety regulations.

Stakeholders may include:

council

community

government

government agencies

other local or regional authorities

interest groups

industry

business

state and commonwealth government agencies

residents

adjoining property owners.

Constraints may include:

budget

resources

time lines

knowledge

available data.

Human resources may include:

existing staff

project officers

consultants

government agencies

representatives of community, business and industry organisations.

Council policy may include:

customer services

fees and charges

policies and guidelines

notification procedures

complaint handling

appeals processes

records information system

enforcement policies and procedures.

Hidden text

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
Constraints under which the development assessment system can operate are identified. 
Clear strategic directions for development assessment are developed based on state, regional and local strategies. 
Integrated policy framework is developed through exchanges of development control policies between all key assessment, referral and concurrence agencies. 
Desired outcomes are stated for all planning and development controls. 
Strategies and policies for high quality, sustainable development are clearly specified. 
Innovation and variety are identified in the strategies and policies. 
Policy and assessment systems are clearly documented and separated. 
Relevant strategies, policies and controls are collated and made available for easy access to stakeholders . 
Pre-application processes are established to ensure access information or compliance with conditions for lodgement. 
Processes are established for larger development proposals. 
Processes are established to ensure applicants are able to monitor status of applications. 
All decisions are clearly documented. 
Independent mediation is used for resolving conflict in difficult circumstances. 
Independent appeals process is established with third-party rights for proposals with broad impacts. 
Procedures for compliance and enforcement are clearly articulated and exercised according to council requirements and processes. 
Management structures and process models applicable to the scope of the development assessment system are identified. 
Council agreement to a management structure and development assessment system, including appropriate resources, is obtained. 
Assessment costs are regularly monitored. 
Human resources requirements, facilities, consumables and equipment needs are identified. 
Assessment agencies are coordinated to avoid unnecessary processes and costs. 
Assessment of applications are monitored. 
All key elements of the assessment process are monitored for effective performance according to desired outcomes. 
Strategies for system improvement are identified and established. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

LGAPLAN511A - Manage council's development assessment system
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

LGAPLAN511A - Manage council's development assessment system

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: