This unit applies to those whose job role requires them to contribute to and assist in the regional planning process under the broad direction of technical specialists, facilitator and/or group and panels.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Participate in panels and group discussion on the planning process

1.1. Natural resource management issues, economic and social factors, and potential solutions/directions are submitted to panels/groups for discussion.

1.2. Contributions to discussions and panels/groups are positive to assist panel/group to develop course of action and recommendations.

1.3. Contributions to discussions and panels and groups are structured to comply with legislative, program and agency requirements.

2. Collect data and background information

2.1. Information on local natural resource management issues is collected through monitoring and surveys conducted in conjunction with local groups, projects and programs.

2.2. Arrangements are made for additional data on natural resource management issues and associated economic, industry and social factors to be collected for input into analysis and the planning process.

3. Contribute to the plan

3.1. Local natural resource management issues are highlighted to the planning team for inclusion in planning considerations.

3.2. Relationship between local and wider issues is explored to submit views on natural resource management priorities and solutions.

3.3. Draft plans are reviewed in terms of impact on the local and wider region to identify deficiencies and propose solutions.

3.4. Participation in community consultation assists the facilitator/regional planner to obtain feedback on the draft plan.

3.5. Proposals for improvement to draft plans are based on natural resource management within relevant economic, industry and social contexts.

Required skills

interpret technical advice.

research information.

establish data collection processes.

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

local community including economic, industry and social factors.

group development.

natural resource management issues for local area/region.

legislative, program and other requirements for regional plans and the planning process.

regional planning concepts.

natural resource management processes.

consultation approaches.

cross cultural and cultural factors relevant to social structures.

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:

participate in panels and group discussion on the planning process

collect information on local land management issues and relate to economic, industry and social factors

submit views on natural resource management priorities and solutions

review draft plans in terms of impact on the local and wider region to identify deficiencies and propose solutions

participate in community consultation.

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.

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

Land management issues may include:

damage to natural resources

activities or lack of activity causing ecosystems operating outside their natural states

risk of damage and degradation to natural resources

restoration of degraded areas.

Unit sector

Community coordination and facilitation

This unit contains employability skills.