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

Required Skills

oral and written communication

research

evaluation

decision making

consultation

mediation

negotiation

Required Knowledge

origins and concepts of native title

Australian land tenure system

relevant commonwealth and state or territory legislation

primary cases on native title

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander laws and customs

system for considering native title applications

processes for mediation and litigation in native title matters

advice of local government peak bodies on native title

relevant agencies

cultural context

location and resources

legal requirements

organisational policies procedures and processes

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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

conduct research into the native title system to identify the concepts of native title and the relationship between the Australian land tenure system and native title

develop a strategy for integrating native title considerations into council decision making

respond to a native title application and prepare advice for council

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

Research may include:

Relevant agencies may include:

The range of options for council to adopt may include:

A precautionary approach may include:

Appropriate strategies and actions may include:

Council procedures, practices and documentation may include: