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

Required Skills

research analytical and interpretative skills including the ability to access verify and check the validity of online and other sources

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

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 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

records management

report writing

Required Knowledge

relevant council procedures

councils planning processes and requirements

sources of information related to planning urban design population and demographic trends

relevant provisions of planning and associated legislation

relevant environmental legislation

land use development processes

council code of conduct and ethics

principles of neighbourhood design

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 For example knowledge of the range of information sources that impact upon and inform the planning process must be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to

source and analyse complex information

conduct research that addresses a specific brief

provide accurate timely and clear research reports

Context of assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken within the context of the local government framework Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria applicable to the workplace environment within the scope of the range statement

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 should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments

Resource implications

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

relevant legislation

examples of council policies and codes

real or simulated sites

Information sources may include:

Techniques for searching information services include:

Strategies for ensuring the accuracy, authorship, currency and relevance of sources includes checking: