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

AHCLPW503 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess applications for legislative compliance

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLPW503 - Assess applications for legislative compliance
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess legislative compliance of formal applications for changes in land use, and make recommendations.All work follows legislative requirements and is completed in line with program guidelines and procedures according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.This unit applies to individuals who apply judgement in assessing applications for legislative compliance and have defined responsibilities in known or changing contexts. 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: Prepare for assessment
  • Review and confirm existing data concerning suitability of application for changes in land use
  • Communicate intention to process formal application
  • Complete title search
  • Communicate issues about collection of evidence aligning with technical guidelines
  • Establish timing of inspection and data collection with client
       
Element: Collect site evidence
  • Check accuracy of site details using site maps, aerial photographs and geographic information systems
  • Collect relevant data
  • Check threats to species diversity
  • Assess soil and water impact consistent with proposed land use
  • Investigate and record cultural heritage issues
       
Element: Compile final report
  • Check detail and accuracy of site data against assessment criteria
  • Report recommendations in accordance with legislative and agency requirements
  • Present final report and supporting documentation
       


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. Prepare for assessment

1.1 Review and confirm existing data concerning suitability of application for changes in land use

1.2 Communicate intention to process formal application

1.3 Complete title search

1.4 Communicate issues about collection of evidence aligning with technical guidelines

1.5 Establish timing of inspection and data collection with client

2. Collect site evidence

2.1 Check accuracy of site details using site maps, aerial photographs and geographic information systems

2.2 Collect relevant data

2.3 Check threats to species diversity

2.4 Assess soil and water impact consistent with proposed land use

2.5 Investigate and record cultural heritage issues

3. Compile final report

3.1 Check detail and accuracy of site data against assessment criteria

3.2 Report recommendations in accordance with legislative and agency requirements

3.3 Present final report and supporting documentation

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:

review existing data on land use changes according to program guidelines

undertake title searches

schedule physical inspection with land holder

collect evidence from the site on potential impacts on species diversity and soil and water quality according to legislative requirements and enterprise procedures

record any evidence of issues with cultural values of the site

interpret aerial photographs, maps and geographic information systems

compile reports to agency standards and make recommendations supported by evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

relevant Federal and State legislation and regulations that apply to vegetation clearance and land use

agency policies and procedures

formats for reporting

assessment approaches for area of notification


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:

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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. Prepare for assessment

1.1 Review and confirm existing data concerning suitability of application for changes in land use

1.2 Communicate intention to process formal application

1.3 Complete title search

1.4 Communicate issues about collection of evidence aligning with technical guidelines

1.5 Establish timing of inspection and data collection with client

2. Collect site evidence

2.1 Check accuracy of site details using site maps, aerial photographs and geographic information systems

2.2 Collect relevant data

2.3 Check threats to species diversity

2.4 Assess soil and water impact consistent with proposed land use

2.5 Investigate and record cultural heritage issues

3. Compile final report

3.1 Check detail and accuracy of site data against assessment criteria

3.2 Report recommendations in accordance with legislative and agency requirements

3.3 Present final report and supporting documentation

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
Review and confirm existing data concerning suitability of application for changes in land use 
Communicate intention to process formal application 
Complete title search 
Communicate issues about collection of evidence aligning with technical guidelines 
Establish timing of inspection and data collection with client 
Check accuracy of site details using site maps, aerial photographs and geographic information systems 
Collect relevant data 
Check threats to species diversity 
Assess soil and water impact consistent with proposed land use 
Investigate and record cultural heritage issues 
Check detail and accuracy of site data against assessment criteria 
Report recommendations in accordance with legislative and agency requirements 
Present final report and supporting documentation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLPW503 - Assess applications for legislative compliance
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCLPW503 - Assess applications for legislative compliance

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