ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Conduct pre-application interview with potential/ prospective applicants

1.1 Arrangements are made for meeting to discuss minor application .

1.2 Potential/prospective applicants are informed of timing, purpose and format of meeting.

1.3 Pre-application meeting is conducted in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.

1.4 Information is collected and documented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

1.5 Potential/prospective applicants' rights and responsibilities are explained and observed in accordance with organisational policy.

2 Assess application and notify affected parties

2.1 Application is assessed in accordance with statutory and local requirements.

2.2 Affected parties are identified and notified in a manner and within time lines prescribed by statutory and council requirements.

3 Refer application for comment

3.1 Referrals are made in accordance with statutory and council requirements.

3.2 Relevant copies of application documentation are forwarded to appropriate authorities within prescribed time frames.

3.3 Appropriate non-statutory referrals are made.

4 Assess application for compliance with relevant statutory controls and policies

4.1 Site is inspected to ascertain site conditions and impact on the adjoining properties and neighbourhood.

4.2 Application is assessed against relevant planning provisions and principles of neighbourhood design to determine level of compliance.

4.3 Responses from referral authorities are reviewed to determine level of compliance with authority's requirements.

4.4 All written submissions are considered to ensure all issues have been taken into account.

4.5 Negotiations are held with applicant to seek satisfactory resolution of proposed amendments.

4.6 Achievable and equitable conditions of approval are formulated in a clear and concise manner.

4.7 Justifiable grounds of refusal are formulated in a clear and concise manner.

5 Notify relevant parties of council authority determination

5.1 Relevant parties are notified of local authority determination within statutory time limits.

5.2 All actions taken are recorded promptly and accurately.

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

Required Skills

interpretation of documentation

strategies for different audiences

negotiation and mediation

interpersonal

analytical

site evaluation

Required Knowledge

relevant provisions of planning and associated legislation

land use development and applications

relevant council policies and practices

relevant environmental legislation and policies

community aspirations and expectations

council code of conduct and ethics

principles of neighbourhood design

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

This unit requires demonstration of the ability to:

conduct pre-assessment interviews with potential/prospective applicants

assess applications and notify affected parties in accordance with statutory and council requirements

refer the application to relevant statutory and non-statutory parties for comment

assess the application for compliance with relevant statutory controls and policies

negotiate amendments with the applicant

notify parties in accordance with statutory and council requirements

Context of assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken within the context of the local government framework. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria applicable to the workplace environment, within the scope of the Range Statement.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments.

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that encompasses such resources as:

relevant legislation

examples of council policies and codes

real or simulated sites

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Arrangements may include:

format

structure and procedures

venue and equipment

type of interview and evidentiary purposes

record keeping

personnel involved

Minor applications may include:

subdivisions of buildings or land

temporary or permanent structures

changes of use

Conduct of the interview may include:

rights of applicant

representation of applicant

questioning techniques

types of questions

record keeping

personal conduct

problem-solving skills

Applicants' rights and responsibilities may include:

right of appeal

confidentiality

Affected parties may include:

neighbourhood residents

adjoining property owners

Impacts may include:

health and safety issues

contaminated soil

access and egress

social, environmental and physical

traffic

shadowing

overlooking

vegetation

water quality

economic urban design