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

AHCLPW503A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess applications for legislative compliance

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLPW503A - Assess applications for legislative compliance
Description This unit covers assessing applications for legislative compliance and defines the standard required to: review existing data on land use changes according to program guidelines; check title and arrange for physical inspection; collect evidence from the site on potential impacts on species diversity and soil and water quality; record any evidence of issues with cultural values of the site; report recommendations supported by evidence.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those whose job role includes assessing applications for legislative requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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
  • Existing data concerning suitability of application for changes in land use is reviewed and confirmed consistent with legislative requirements.
  • Intention to process formal application is communicated following program guidelines.
  • Title search completed in line with program standards.
  • Specific issues relating to collection of evidence communicated aligning with technical guidelines.
  • Timing of inspection and data collection established with client following program policy.
       
Element: Collect site evidence
  • Accuracy of site details checked in line with program guidelines.
  • Relevant data collected following legislative requirements.
  • Potential threats to species diversity are checked in line with procedures according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.
  • Soil and water impact assessed consistent with proposed land use and industry principles.
  • Cultural heritage issues investigated and recorded according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.
       
Element: Compile final report
  • Detail and accuracy of site data collected checked against assessment criteria.
  • Report recommendations supported by evidence following assessment criteria and legislative requirements or procedures according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.
  • Final report and supporting documentation presented in line with policy guidelines.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

review existing data on land use changes according to program guidelines

check title and arrange for physical inspection

collect evidence from the site on potential impacts on species diversity and soil and water quality

record any evidence of issues with cultural values of the site

report recommendations supported by evidence.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

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.

Required skills

prepare for assessment

collect site evidence

compile final report

use literacy skills to fulfil job roles as required by the organisation. The level of skill may range from reading and understanding documentation to completion of written reports

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record complex workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

relevant Federal and State legislation and regulations on vegetation clearance

interpreting aerial photographs, maps and GIS

communicating with stakeholders

agency policies and procedures

formats for compiling reports

assessment approaches for area of notification.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Legislation may include:

Federal, State and Territory laws

local government and statutory authority regulations relevant to the area

worksite or job role.

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
Existing data concerning suitability of application for changes in land use is reviewed and confirmed consistent with legislative requirements. 
Intention to process formal application is communicated following program guidelines. 
Title search completed in line with program standards. 
Specific issues relating to collection of evidence communicated aligning with technical guidelines. 
Timing of inspection and data collection established with client following program policy. 
Accuracy of site details checked in line with program guidelines. 
Relevant data collected following legislative requirements. 
Potential threats to species diversity are checked in line with procedures according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice. 
Soil and water impact assessed consistent with proposed land use and industry principles. 
Cultural heritage issues investigated and recorded according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice. 
Detail and accuracy of site data collected checked against assessment criteria. 
Report recommendations supported by evidence following assessment criteria and legislative requirements or procedures according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice. 
Final report and supporting documentation presented in line with policy guidelines. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLPW503A - Assess applications for legislative compliance
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCLPW503A - Assess applications for legislative compliance

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