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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

interpreting legislation and policies

investigating land ownership and tenure

researching and interpreting information

undertaking historical search

interpreting a survey plan

interpreting a map or plan

interpreting an aerial photo

using a compassgeographic positioning system GPS

locating and identifying survey marks

measuringestimating distancesareas

evaluating land capability and suitability

communicating orally with a diverse range of stakeholders

responding to diversity including gender and disability

accessing computer systems and operating a word processor

accessing and interpreting information from natural resource databases

preparing a natural resource inventory

preparing an assessment and documentation to organisational standards

compiling reports

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety environment and sustainability antidiscrimination and diversity in the context of land assessments

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislative and organisational occupational health and safety requirements for working in the field

legislation policies and procedures for land assessments

geomorphology and geological processes

land management practices and principles

vegetation identification and classification

animal identification

stocking rates

survey techniques

soil classification

land evaluation criteria

heritage requirements of land assessments

Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal cultural heritage requirements of land assessments

sustainability and environmental requirements

interpretation of planning documents

organisational delegations

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

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Value diversity

PSPGOV408A Value diversity

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

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

assessment of Crown or State land 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 assessment of Crown land

access to motor vehicle wd if rugged terrain or boat waterfront properties camera basic survey equipment reference books and material and maps

access to relevant natural resource computer packages including Internet access

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when assessing Crown land

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 assessing Crown land including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

assessment of Crown or State land 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

observation

portfolios

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

Purpose of the land assessment may be:

Prescribed land evaluation criteria may be specified in:

Information may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Best practice requirements include:

Issues may include:

Organisational guidelines and procedures may include:

Most suitable uses for the land may be specified in:

Submissions from the public may include: