Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the proposal for a negotiated outcome for a given area of Country.
This unit applies to those whose job role includes supporting and contributing to development proposals that relate to a given area of Country. It applies to individuals who demonstrate autonomy, judgement and limited responsibility for others in known or changing contexts.
All work is undertaken according to Community protocols.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Gather information to support the proposal for a negotiated outcome for a given area of land | 1.1 Identify, gather, record and store information required to support the proposal development 1.2 Review legislation and government policies and plans of management relevant to the proposal 1.3 Undertake consultation about the proposal with stakeholders, including Traditional Owners or custodians, community groups and other organisations involved in land and sea management in the specified area 1.4 Identify areas of conflict between the different legislation and traditional customs and notify the proposal developer 1.5 Define the scope of available alternatives for management and/or resolution of land, rivers, lakes and sea use issues 1.6 Outline a description of the types of circumstances under which different alternatives can be applied 1.7 Define processes that can be used to implement alternatives and relate to both mainstream ideas and culturally appropriate approaches for the area |
2. Contribute to the development of the proposal | 2.1 Identify, gather, record, store and analyse information relating to the expected outcomes of the proposal 2.2 Identify, gather, record, store and analyse information relating to the proposal development 2.3 Relate information about the expected outcomes of the proposal to stakeholders during proposal development process 2.4 Identify main characteristics of any relevant State or Territory and Commonwealth Native Title Legislation and Lands Acts that apply to given area of Country 2.5 Detail the implications of Native Title on given area of Country using appropriate formats |
3. Provide feedback on the development of proposal | 3.1 Provide oral or written feedback on the proposal to the proposal developer according to enterprise requirements 3.2 Explain the proposal to key stakeholders using appropriate formats according to Community protocols |
Evidence of Performance
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:
gather information to support the proposal for a negotiated outcome for a given area of land
conduct culturally appropriate consultation with stakeholders
determine the relevance and implications of applicable acts and legislation
contribute to the development of the proposal
provide feedback on the development of proposal
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
relevant State land and sea resources acts and legislation
relevant Local Government land and sea resources acts and legislation
relevant Commonwealth land and sea resources acts and legislation
roles of different organisations in land and sea management
the existence of alternative forms of input and control in land and sea management
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must comply with Community protocols and be supported by Elders and Custodians of Country.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Indigenous Land Management (ILM)