Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLPW401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Process applications for changes in land use

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLPW401 - Process applications for changes in land use
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to process applications from landowners to make changes in land use.This unit applies to those whose job role includes assessing the impact of changes in land use, and processing applications.These individuals have limited responsibility for others and apply judgement in known and sometimes changing contexts.All work is carried out according to agency guidelines and best practice procedures and based on program guidelines.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish client requirements
  • Discuss and confirm the proposed changes with the landholder
  • Review the catchment characteristics in view of the proposed land use
  • Explain current impacting legislation and policies to the landholder
  • Discuss possible strategies with the landholder and confirm the best option
       
Element: Determine scope of the request
  • Determine profile of site from survey and aerial photographs
  • Undertake initial inspection checks against legislative or agency procedures
  • Check native vegetation types against maps and local guidelines
  • Check threats to local species against local resources
  • Check catchment characteristics of the land
  • Determine the impact on soil and water of proposed land use and industry principles
  • Note cultural heritage issues according to agency guidelines
  • Consider the application against eligibility criteria, and relevant policies and legislation
       
Element: Present finding
  • Provide applicant with technical data following program guidelines
  • Report findings relating to the formal application
  • Inform applicant of specific requirements relating to submitting a formal application
  • Communicate and confirm assessment process
  • Communicate potential risks associated with proceeding with the application
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish client requirements

1.1 Discuss and confirm the proposed changes with the landholder

1.2 Review the catchment characteristics in view of the proposed land use

1.3 Explain current impacting legislation and policies to the landholder

1.4 Discuss possible strategies with the landholder and confirm the best option

2. Determine scope of the request

2.1 Determine profile of site from survey and aerial photographs

2.2 Undertake initial inspection checks against legislative or agency procedures

2.3 Check native vegetation types against maps and local guidelines

2.4 Check threats to local species against local resources

2.5 Check catchment characteristics of the land

2.6 Determine the impact on soil and water of proposed land use and industry principles

2.7 Note cultural heritage issues according to agency guidelines

2.8 Consider the application against eligibility criteria, and relevant policies and legislation

3. Present finding

3.1 Provide applicant with technical data following program guidelines

3.2 Report findings relating to the formal application

3.3 Inform applicant of specific requirements relating to submitting a formal application

3.4 Communicate and confirm assessment process

3.5 Communicate potential risks associated with proceeding with the application

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

establish client intentions and requirements

communicate the process, policies and relevant legislation to the applicant

discuss the scope and application of the submission in light of preliminary discussion

present findings and feedback to the applicant

provide further information and explain the appeal process if application is rejected

explain provisions within Federal and State legislation or relevant land use to landholder

interpret aerial photographs, maps and geographical information systems to identify particular landmarks and areas

undertake investigations to determine scope and impact of request

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

relevance and impact of Federal and State legislation and regulations related to land use

catchment characteristics of land in question

vegetation types native to area

signs and landmarks in aerial photographs, maps and geographic information system (GIS)

agency policies and procedures

formats for presenting information to clients

process for applying for changes in land use and process for appeals if application is rejected


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish client requirements

1.1 Discuss and confirm the proposed changes with the landholder

1.2 Review the catchment characteristics in view of the proposed land use

1.3 Explain current impacting legislation and policies to the landholder

1.4 Discuss possible strategies with the landholder and confirm the best option

2. Determine scope of the request

2.1 Determine profile of site from survey and aerial photographs

2.2 Undertake initial inspection checks against legislative or agency procedures

2.3 Check native vegetation types against maps and local guidelines

2.4 Check threats to local species against local resources

2.5 Check catchment characteristics of the land

2.6 Determine the impact on soil and water of proposed land use and industry principles

2.7 Note cultural heritage issues according to agency guidelines

2.8 Consider the application against eligibility criteria, and relevant policies and legislation

3. Present finding

3.1 Provide applicant with technical data following program guidelines

3.2 Report findings relating to the formal application

3.3 Inform applicant of specific requirements relating to submitting a formal application

3.4 Communicate and confirm assessment process

3.5 Communicate potential risks associated with proceeding with the application

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Discuss and confirm the proposed changes with the landholder 
Review the catchment characteristics in view of the proposed land use 
Explain current impacting legislation and policies to the landholder 
Discuss possible strategies with the landholder and confirm the best option 
Determine profile of site from survey and aerial photographs 
Undertake initial inspection checks against legislative or agency procedures 
Check native vegetation types against maps and local guidelines 
Check threats to local species against local resources 
Check catchment characteristics of the land 
Determine the impact on soil and water of proposed land use and industry principles 
Note cultural heritage issues according to agency guidelines 
Consider the application against eligibility criteria, and relevant policies and legislation 
Provide applicant with technical data following program guidelines 
Report findings relating to the formal application 
Inform applicant of specific requirements relating to submitting a formal application 
Communicate and confirm assessment process 
Communicate potential risks associated with proceeding with the application 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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