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

Required Skills

research analytical and interpretative skills

reading and interpreting a range of information relevant to job role including plans and legislation

records management

report writing

communicating and liaising with internal and external professional practitioners

demonstrating clear communication with the community and stakeholders and managing stakeholder relationships using a range of communication techniques

achieving effective working relationships that demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds and across all sections of the organisation

problem solving and conflict management

monitoring own work and adjusting to meet agreed standards and expectations

engaging in activities that promote own ongoing learning requirements which may include maintaining current knowledge of legislation and common law

using technology relevant to the jobrole which may include the use of computers and other relevant office technology

Required Knowledge

legislative and planning scheme framework for the development of permits and conditions to accompany planning approvals

council development control planning and customer service policies and practices

relevant council procedures including council building and planning application procedures

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 units skill and knowledge requirements must also be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to

demonstrate knowledge of planning schemes planning processes and the role and purpose of planning permits and conditions

interpret and communicate information to community members and planning applicants about planning permits and conditions

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment

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 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 will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables depending on council work flow and planning cycle as long as the critical aspects of evidence can be demonstrated

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or case study that encompasses such resources as

copies of relevant building and planning legislation

examples of titles

examples of council policies and procedures

reports and council records

experts such as building surveyors engineers and town planners

Permits and conditions are:

Although the range of permits and conditions that can apply is extensive and dependent on each particular planning application, a series of typical conditions that may be applied include: