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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

finding information in systems databases and other sources

researching data repositories such as libraries archives

interpreting legislation and instruments

interpreting tenure documents correspondence maps plans

reading a gazette

using microfiche

producing accurate reports setting out facts in logical sequence

making assessmentsjudgments of facts where interpretation is required

using computer technology in the context of investigating land history

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of investigating land use and tenure history

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

the organisations spatial and textual information systems databases and archival storages

land tenure legislation tenure types and the effect of these

maps plans title documents and related legal matter

sources of historical information and how to access them for example enrolments relationship of Crown grants to certificates of title and original grants tenure codes used under prior legislation accessing records held in archives storage

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety environment privacy and diversity

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOVB Access and use resources and financial systems

PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems

PSPGOVB Organise workplace information

PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information

PSPGOVB Work effectively with diversity

PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity

PSPLEGNB Comply with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector

FPIFGMA Read and interpret maps

FPIFGM147A Read and interpret maps

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

investigation of tenure and land use history in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to the investigation of land use and tenure history

access to land information systems

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when investigating land use and tenure history

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when investigating land use and tenure history including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

investigation of tenure and land use history in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

demonstration

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Organisational procedures may include:

The purpose of a plan may be:

Plans may include:

Maps may include:

Type of information that can be obtained:

Electronic data sources may include:

Key repositories may include:

Data sources and historical records may include:

Information may be affected by:

Evidence may include:

Legislation may include:

Documentation may include:

Expert assistance may include:

Legislation, policy and procedures may include:

Diagrams may include:

Required resources may include:

Arranging for plans/diagrams may include:

Accepted organisational practices may be: