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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Participate in panels and group discussion on the planning process
  2. Collect data and background information
  3. Contribute to the plan

Evidence Required

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in contributing to regional planning process requires evidence that regional planning processes have been completed and that a significant contribution was made throughout the process according to community and agency guidelines and best practice procedures The skills and knowledge required to contribute to regional planning process must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts For example this could include different community groups regions and planning processes

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Local community including economic industry and social factors

Group development

Natural resource management issues for local arearegion

Legislative program and other requirements for regional plans and the planning process

Regional planning concepts

Natural resource management processes

Consultation approaches

Cross cultural and cultural factors relevant to social structures

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These skills include the ability to

Participate in groups meetings and panels

Interpret technical advice

Research information

Establish data collection processes

Work with volunteers

Effectively present

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

By discussing verbally or in writing regional planning processes with supervisors and others

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Contributing to regional planning processes will require information to be collected analysed and organised by consultation with others and research of existing resources

How are activities planned and organised

Regional planning activities are planned and organised by convening relevant groups and meetings

How can team work be applied

Contributing to regional planning processes will require development and management of work teams to achieve outcomes

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Mathematical techniques relating to data gathering and interpretation can be applied

How can problemsolving skills be applied

While contributing to regional planning processes technical organisational and cultural problems may arise requiring complex solutions

How can the use of technology be applied

Data gathering and presentation technology may be required

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

For information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Range Statement

Range of Variables

The Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this competency standard. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts

What natural resource management issues may be included in this standard?

Damage to natural resources, activities or lack of activity causing ecosystems operating outside their natural states, risk of damage and degradation to natural resources, and restoration of degraded areas.

What could be the potential solutions that may be relevant?

Those which address natural resource management issues and take account of relevant economic, industry and social factors.

From where might panels and groups come?

They might be formed at regional level to oversee planning development process, formed at local level, formed with common or diverse interest groups, e.g., industries, cultural, community etc, and may have formal or informal status in terms of agency or enterprise.

Which agencies might be relevant?

Commonwealth, State or Territory department or statutory body managing a program.

What forms of monitoring and surveys may be included?

Surveys may include counts of species or events, or of particular state of natural resources, or of activities of industry or community. Monitoring is designed to record status and change of natural resources over time.

Which local groups may be included?

Groups formed in the context of a program, and industry or community groups.

What economic, industry and social factors may be relevant?

Productive industry terms, use of regional resources, social patterns and groupings, generators of economic activity, including government and industry, the existence and strength of primary, secondary and tertiary industry in the region, the impact of the industries on the region in economic, social and environmental terms, the growth or reduction in the various industries, various cultural aspects and heritage of area, including Aboriginal Heritage and requirements for consultation and engagement.

What draft plans may be included?

Those prepared by facilitators/specialist planners with community, group and panel advice and input from other specialists.

What might be termed goals within this standard?

Visionary statements or clear qualitative/quantitative results for whole region may include more than one, which may require a balanced response and may include priorities.

What could be included in the program?

Commonwealth Government community programs under the Natural Heritage Trust, Rural Industry Programs, Business Programs and State Government community programs related to the environment.

How may projects be described in this standard?

Discrete series of actions leading to defined outcome(s) which are eligible for funding under a relevant program and/or for which State/Territory, or private funding may be sourced.

What forms of communication may be relevant?

Ability to work and communicate in teams, groups and panels with similar or different viewpoints, convey reports and report back on the status of planning processes to program and community groups, convey context of issues and potential solutions to both technical experts and lay people, and participate in community consultation.

What levels of literacy are included?

Review technical submissions, draft documents for circulation to panels, groups, and community groups, and interpret plans, maps charts, graphs and tables of information.

For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment refer to the Sector Booklet.