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

PSPLAND304A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide administrative support for public reserves

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPLAND304A - Provide administrative support for public reserves
Description This unit covers the competency to provide administrative support for public reserve administration. It includes processing changes to the public reserve system and providing information on public reserves.In practice, the provision of administrative support for public reserves may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as working ethically, complying with legislation, organising workplace information, working with diversity.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field Public Land Administration.
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: Process a change to the public reserves system
  • Details of the change to the public reserve system are investigated to confirm processing requirements.
  • Documents associated with the change are prepared and directed following organisational and best practice requirements.
  • Documentation is endorsed by personnel with delegated authority.
  • Information is recorded in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Management arrangements for the reserve change are made in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
       
Element: Provide information on public reserves
  • The information that needs to be supplied to satisfy an enquiry is established.
  • Any statutory obligations associated with the request are identified and met.
  • Services available to assist in the management of public reserves are identified and outlined.
  • Relevant information is readily sourced.
  • Information is supplied that is accurate, current and explained to suit the needs of the enquirer in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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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

Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:

PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems

PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information

PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity

PSPLAND305A Provide administrative support for reserve management bodies

PSPLEGN301B Comply 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)

provision of administrative support for public reserves in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines relating to the provision of administrative support for public reserves

access to computer information systems

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing administrative support for public reserves

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 providing administrative support for public reserves, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

provision of administrative support for public reserves in a range of (3 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 2 or more of:

case studies

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or 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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

reading a plan

writing reports to organisational standards

generating documentation to organisational standards

determining ownership and tenure

communicating with people of different ages, genders, cultures and language backgrounds

handling difficult clients

filing and retrieving organisational records

collecting data and converting it to electronic form

retrieving spatial and textual information from electronic data

obtaining a copy of a land title

checking the records and documentation of a community managed public reserve for completeness

using computer technology in the context of providing administrative support for public reserves

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

applying public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of public reserves administration

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislation relating to public reserve administration and land management

organisational policies and procedures relating to public reserve administration

impact of previous legislation on public reserves

the different types of public reserves and the unique features of each

the different types of organisational records that need to be noted or updated and in what circumstances

management of public records

land title system

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety, environment, privacy and diversity

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Changes to the public reserve system may include

addition

adjustment

amalgamation

cancellation

change of management

change of purpose

commercial use of managed reserves

creation of a reserve

dedication

easements

exchange

leasing

licensing

mortgage

revocation

sale

vesting

Public reserves may include

as listed in organisational guidelines

caravan parks

cemeteries

Class A reserves

coastal waterside reserves

commons

conservation estate reserves

Crown grants in trust (freehold reserves)

mall reserves

managed reserves

reservations

reserves for a community purpose

revocations

schools of art/mechanics institutes

showgrounds/racecourses

State recreation areas

walking tracks

Best practice requirements:

quality client service

quality system documentation

Organisational procedures may include:

statutory and regulatory requirements

industry practices

manual or electronic application

Organisational procedures may be specified in:

organisational guidelines

workplace notices

computer training manuals

Management arrangements may include:

management plans

management orders

trust board (individual members)

incorporated bodies

appointment of committees of management

leases and licences

Local Government councils

State Government departments

Ministers

administrators

Legislation, policy and procedures may include:

legislation related to public land administration

public sector legislation such as equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, diversity, occupational health and safety

privacy legislation and freedom of information

public sector standards

jurisdictional and organisational code/s of practice and code/s of ethics

organisational standards

industry standards

Information on reserves may include:

insurance requirements

natural disaster relief

temporary licences

bush fire control

procedures for administration of leases and licences

advice on:

heritage issues

preparation of management plans

development, maintenance and reconciliation of financial returns

funding sources for reserve development

statutory requirements for reserve development

risk management for reserves

pest, plant and animal control

recruitment and management of volunteers

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
Details of the change to the public reserve system are investigated to confirm processing requirements. 
Documents associated with the change are prepared and directed following organisational and best practice requirements. 
Documentation is endorsed by personnel with delegated authority. 
Information is recorded in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Management arrangements for the reserve change are made in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. 
The information that needs to be supplied to satisfy an enquiry is established. 
Any statutory obligations associated with the request are identified and met. 
Services available to assist in the management of public reserves are identified and outlined. 
Relevant information is readily sourced. 
Information is supplied that is accurate, current and explained to suit the needs of the enquirer in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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