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 regulations policies and practices relating to public land management in general and land acquisitionwithdrawals in particular

undertaking historical tenure and land use search

generating documents to organisational standards

writing reports requiring formality of language and structure

lodging acquisition documents

consulting and negotiating with diverse stakeholders including Aboriginal people and their legal representatives

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of land acquisitionwithdrawals

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation policies and procedures relating to public land administration land management and development

legislation policies and associated protocols relating to land acquisitions

principles of natural justice and administrative law in relation to dealing with affected parties

methods and approaches to acquisition

valuation property and town planning issues

negotiation and consultation methods to suit a diverse range of stakeholders

delegations and approval processes

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of land acquisitionwithdrawals

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 Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVB Coordinate resource allocation and usage

PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage

PSPGOVB Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOVA Promote diversity

PSPGOV505A Promote diversity

PSPGOVA Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOVA Manage conflict

PSPGOV508A Manage conflict

PSPGOVA Coordinate risk management

PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote 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

land acquisitionwithdrawals undertaken 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 land acquisitionwithdrawals

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

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 undertaking land acquisitionswithdrawals including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

land acquisitionwithdrawals undertaken 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

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

Legislation, policy and procedures may include:

Interests in land may include:

Acquisition/withdrawal strategy may include:

Organisational procedures may be:

Organisational procedures may be specified in:

Interested parties may include:

Type of compulsory acquisition/withdrawal may be:

Organisational standards may be:

Issues may include: