This unit applies to those whose job role includes assessing applications for legislative requirements.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for assessment

1.1. Existing data concerning suitability of application for changes in land use is reviewed and confirmed consistent with legislative requirements.

1.2. Intention to process formal application is communicated following program guidelines.

1.3. Title search completed in line with program standards.

1.4. Specific issues relating to collection of evidence communicated aligning with technical guidelines.

1.5. Timing of inspection and data collection established with client following program policy.

2. Collect site evidence

2.1. Accuracy of site details checked in line with program guidelines.

2.2. Relevant data collected following legislative requirements.

2.3. Potential threats to species diversity are checked in line with procedures according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.

2.4. Soil and water impact assessed consistent with proposed land use and industry principles.

2.5. Cultural heritage issues investigated and recorded according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.

3. Compile final report

3.1. Detail and accuracy of site data collected checked against assessment criteria.

3.2. Report recommendations supported by evidence following assessment criteria and legislative requirements or procedures according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.

3.3. Final report and supporting documentation presented in line with policy guidelines.

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 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.

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.

Unit sector

Lands, parks and wildlife

This unit contains employability skills.