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

PSPLND012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Review planning documents and environmental assessments

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPLND012 - Review planning documents and environmental assessments
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to review planning documents and environmental assessments. It includes documenting reviews and consulting with authorities and/or other parties where required.This unit applies to those working in administration roles dealing with the review of planning documents and environmental assessments.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, while performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Review planning documents and/or environmental assessments
  • Establish the purpose of the planning document and/or environmental assessment involving public land.
  • Identify the impact of the likely effects of the proposal as submitted on public land.
  • Ensure that any proposal is in accordance with legislative requirements and policies relating to public land.
  • Follow statutory and organisational procedures.
  • Prepare and direct documentation associated with the review.
  • Make responses within the specified timeframe.
       
Element: Consult with other authorities and/or parties
  • Establish the authorities and/or parties that need to be consulted.
  • Direct the information submitted to all authorities and/or parties promptly.
  • Prepare a coordinated response using the information supplied through consultation.
       
Element: Review planning documents and/or environmental assessments
  • Establish the purpose of the planning document and/or environmental assessment involving public land.
  • Identify the impact of the likely effects of the proposal as submitted on public land.
  • Ensure that any proposal is in accordance with legislative requirements and policies relating to public land.
  • Follow statutory and organisational procedures.
  • Prepare and direct documentation associated with the review.
  • Make responses within the specified timeframe.
       
Element: Consult with other authorities and/or parties
  • Establish the authorities and/or parties that need to be consulted.
  • Direct the information submitted to all authorities and/or parties promptly.
  • Prepare a coordinated response using the information supplied through consultation.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Review planning documents and/or environmental assessments

1.1 Establish the purpose of the planning document and/or environmental assessment involving public land.

1.2 Identify the impact of the likely effects of the proposal as submitted on public land.

1.3 Ensure that any proposal is in accordance with legislative requirements and policies relating to public land.

1.4 Follow statutory and organisational procedures.

1.5 Prepare and direct documentation associated with the review.

1.6 Make responses within the specified timeframe.

2. Consult with other authorities and/or parties

2.1 Establish the authorities and/or parties that need to be consulted.

2.2 Direct the information submitted to all authorities and/or parties promptly.

2.3 Prepare a coordinated response using the information supplied through consultation.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

assessing impacts of development on public land

interpreting policy and strategies

interpreting documents, including planing documents, engineering and construction plans, aerial photographs, electronic mapping

communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders to enable a coordinated response

preparing a response involving negotiation of an agreed position

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

public sector legislation, including work health and safety and environment, regulations, policies and practices relating to public land administration and land use planning approvals

legal implications of a development on public land

risk management

departmental delegations

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Review planning documents and/or environmental assessments

1.1 Establish the purpose of the planning document and/or environmental assessment involving public land.

1.2 Identify the impact of the likely effects of the proposal as submitted on public land.

1.3 Ensure that any proposal is in accordance with legislative requirements and policies relating to public land.

1.4 Follow statutory and organisational procedures.

1.5 Prepare and direct documentation associated with the review.

1.6 Make responses within the specified timeframe.

2. Consult with other authorities and/or parties

2.1 Establish the authorities and/or parties that need to be consulted.

2.2 Direct the information submitted to all authorities and/or parties promptly.

2.3 Prepare a coordinated response using the information supplied through consultation.

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
Establish the purpose of the planning document and/or environmental assessment involving public land. 
Identify the impact of the likely effects of the proposal as submitted on public land. 
Ensure that any proposal is in accordance with legislative requirements and policies relating to public land. 
Follow statutory and organisational procedures. 
Prepare and direct documentation associated with the review. 
Make responses within the specified timeframe. 
Establish the authorities and/or parties that need to be consulted. 
Direct the information submitted to all authorities and/or parties promptly. 
Prepare a coordinated response using the information supplied through consultation. 
Establish the purpose of the planning document and/or environmental assessment involving public land. 
Identify the impact of the likely effects of the proposal as submitted on public land. 
Ensure that any proposal is in accordance with legislative requirements and policies relating to public land. 
Follow statutory and organisational procedures. 
Prepare and direct documentation associated with the review. 
Make responses within the specified timeframe. 
Establish the authorities and/or parties that need to be consulted. 
Direct the information submitted to all authorities and/or parties promptly. 
Prepare a coordinated response using the information supplied through consultation. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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