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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research relevant literature and statistics
   • Comprehensive literature search is undertaken.
   • Bibliography and summaries of relevant reports are prepared.
2. Undertake collection of primary data
   • Appropriate surveys and questionnaires are designed.
   • A survey of a representative sample is undertaken in accordance with design criteria.
   • Relevant primary data from other agencies is collected and collated for analysis.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

qualitative and quantitative research preparation and presentation of statistics and data including charting graph presentation tables maps models and plans written and verbal communication strategies for a multiculturaldiverse environment

Required Knowledge

local government processes organisational processes policies and procedures knowledge of the organisations record keeping and filing systems security procedures and safe recording practices understanding methods to identify new sources of information and use them effectively and efficiently knowledge of information management systems and methods relevant software applications economic social and environmental issues information sources

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Evidence Required

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 undertake a comprehensive literature review and prepare a bibliography and summary of relevant reports design and implement appropriate surveys and questionnaires to obtain relevant data collect relevant primary data from other agencies interpret maps statistical data and other research materials
Context of assessment	Competency is demonstrated by the 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 the 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 unitsprerequisite or corequisite units	To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form 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 andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners completion of selfpaced 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

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Range Statement

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.
Literature search may include:	census data journals, books and reports international developments academic studies government and industry reports, policy statements, program details and statistics.
Relevant primary data from other agencies may include:	maps resident views user views aerial photography site inspections Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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