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PSPLND004
Undertake native title assessments

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to undertake native title assessments under native title legislation. It includes gathering research information for assessment of public land, liaising with stakeholders, and recording and reporting assessment outcomes.

This unit applies to those working in administration roles in land management.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a familiar context.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Gather research information for assessment of public land

1.1 Identify the purpose of the assessment to determine the type and range of data required.

1.2 Identify land and data sources and gather all available land records related to the area.

1.3 Obtain evidence from current records to establish the status of the land.

1.4 Investigate past use of the land from historical records and compile a land use history.

1.5 Investigate tenure history and compile a report.

1.6 Check information gathered for accuracy and relevance, corroborate if necessary and interpret to provide evidence for native title assessment report/s.

1.7 Liaise with stakeholders.

1.8 Obtain expert advice as required.

2. Liaise with stakeholders

2.1 Consult a wide range of stakeholders.

2.2 Obtain expert advice as required.

3. Undertake assessment

3.1 Undertake analysis of the degree to which native title rights and interests may have been affected by land use and tenure.

3.2 Analyse evidence to determine what extinguishment exists over the land.

3.3 Make decisions and recommendations in accordance with evidence.

4. Record and report assessment outcomes

4.1 Prepare a native title assessment report to facilitate future act proposals or to assist in native title claim management.

4.2 Record assessment outcomes.

4.3 Provide reasons for recommendations in the report.

4.4 Update information systems to reflect information necessary to allow for future informed decisions to be made.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

finding information in systems, databases and other sources

researching data repositories including libraries, archives

interpreting legislation, instruments and organisational procedures

interpreting tenure documents, correspondence, maps, plans

assessing issues and making reasoned judgments about facts

writing reports requiring formality of language and structure, setting out facts in logical sequencing concise but with sufficient detail to meet assessment purpose

consulting with Indigenous people and expert advisers

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

legislation, policies and procedures relating to Crown/State land and native title

land tenure and land status

land information systems

cultural and heritage factors that might affect land use

Aboriginal customs and culture related to native title assessment

sources of historical records and ways to access them

public sector legislation, including work health and safety and environment in the context of native title assessments

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Gather research information for assessment of public land

1.1 Identify the purpose of the assessment to determine the type and range of data required.

1.2 Identify land and data sources and gather all available land records related to the area.

1.3 Obtain evidence from current records to establish the status of the land.

1.4 Investigate past use of the land from historical records and compile a land use history.

1.5 Investigate tenure history and compile a report.

1.6 Check information gathered for accuracy and relevance, corroborate if necessary and interpret to provide evidence for native title assessment report/s.

1.7 Liaise with stakeholders.

1.8 Obtain expert advice as required.

2. Liaise with stakeholders

2.1 Consult a wide range of stakeholders.

2.2 Obtain expert advice as required.

3. Undertake assessment

3.1 Undertake analysis of the degree to which native title rights and interests may have been affected by land use and tenure.

3.2 Analyse evidence to determine what extinguishment exists over the land.

3.3 Make decisions and recommendations in accordance with evidence.

4. Record and report assessment outcomes

4.1 Prepare a native title assessment report to facilitate future act proposals or to assist in native title claim management.

4.2 Record assessment outcomes.

4.3 Provide reasons for recommendations in the report.

4.4 Update information systems to reflect information necessary to allow for future informed decisions to be made.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

finding information in systems, databases and other sources

researching data repositories including libraries, archives

interpreting legislation, instruments and organisational procedures

interpreting tenure documents, correspondence, maps, plans

assessing issues and making reasoned judgments about facts

writing reports requiring formality of language and structure, setting out facts in logical sequencing concise but with sufficient detail to meet assessment purpose

consulting with Indigenous people and expert advisers

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

legislation, policies and procedures relating to Crown/State land and native title

land tenure and land status

land information systems

cultural and heritage factors that might affect land use

Aboriginal customs and culture related to native title assessment

sources of historical records and ways to access them

public sector legislation, including work health and safety and environment in the context of native title assessments

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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Observation Checklist

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Identify the purpose of the assessment to determine the type and range of data required. 
Identify land and data sources and gather all available land records related to the area. 
Obtain evidence from current records to establish the status of the land. 
Investigate past use of the land from historical records and compile a land use history. 
Investigate tenure history and compile a report. 
Check information gathered for accuracy and relevance, corroborate if necessary and interpret to provide evidence for native title assessment report/s. 
Liaise with stakeholders. 
Obtain expert advice as required. 
Consult a wide range of stakeholders. 
Obtain expert advice as required. 
Undertake analysis of the degree to which native title rights and interests may have been affected by land use and tenure. 
Analyse evidence to determine what extinguishment exists over the land. 
Make decisions and recommendations in accordance with evidence. 
Prepare a native title assessment report to facilitate future act proposals or to assist in native title claim management. 
Record assessment outcomes. 
Provide reasons for recommendations in the report. 
Update information systems to reflect information necessary to allow for future informed decisions to be made. 
Identify the purpose of the assessment to determine the type and range of data required. 
Identify land and data sources and gather all available land records related to the area. 
Obtain evidence from current records to establish the status of the land. 
Investigate past use of the land from historical records and compile a land use history. 
Investigate tenure history and compile a report. 
Check information gathered for accuracy and relevance, corroborate if necessary and interpret to provide evidence for native title assessment report/s. 
Liaise with stakeholders. 
Obtain expert advice as required. 
Consult a wide range of stakeholders. 
Obtain expert advice as required. 
Undertake analysis of the degree to which native title rights and interests may have been affected by land use and tenure. 
Analyse evidence to determine what extinguishment exists over the land. 
Make decisions and recommendations in accordance with evidence. 
Prepare a native title assessment report to facilitate future act proposals or to assist in native title claim management. 
Record assessment outcomes. 
Provide reasons for recommendations in the report. 
Update information systems to reflect information necessary to allow for future informed decisions to be made. 

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