ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify land

1.1 Sufficient details are obtained to identify the map, plan or aerial photo containing the area of land.

1.2 The map, plan or aerial photo is obtained using organisational procedures.

1.3 The area of land is located on the map, plan and aerial photo using the information gathered.

2. Read plans/maps

2.1 The purpose of the plan or map is established.

2.2 The type of information that can be obtained from the different types of plans and maps is identified.

2.3 Information is obtained from the plan or map to suit the intended purpose.

3. Search public land records

3.1 The purpose for the investigation of tenure and/or land use history is established to determine the level of detail required.

3.2 Electronic data sources are accessed and searched in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

3.3 Key repositories are identified and data sources and historic records are accessed to obtain information relating to the identified land.

3.4 Consultations are conducted when necessary to identify/corroborate tenure and/or land use information.

3.5 All available land records related to the area are sourced and analysed and evidence is compiled in accordance with the purpose of the investigation.

4. Interpret information

4.1 Legislation relevant to the jurisdiction is interpreted.

4.2 Information in tenure-related and land use documentation is interpreted.

4.3 Expert assistance is obtained for interpretation as required.

4.4 Evidence of past and present tenure and/or land use is identified and analysed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

5. Record investigation findings

5.1 Accurate chronology of tenure and/or land use history is compiled with sufficient detail to meet the purpose for which the investigation was conducted.

5.2 History is recorded in a format and style to suit the intended purpose and audience.

5.3 Investigation is conducted and findings are presented in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.

6. Organise plans/diagrams

6.1 The purpose of the plan or diagram is established.

6.2 The information and resources required to arrange for the diagram or plan are accessed and obtained.

6.3 The diagram or plan is checked to see that it suits the intended purpose and is in accordance with legislation and accepted organisational practices.

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

finding information in systems, databases and other sources

researching data repositories such as libraries, archives

interpreting legislation and instruments

interpreting tenure documents, correspondence, maps, plans

reading a gazette

using microfiche

producing accurate reports, setting out facts in logical sequence

making assessments/judgments of facts where interpretation is required

using computer technology in the context of investigating land history

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

applying public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of investigating land use and tenure history

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

the organisation's spatial and textual information systems, databases and archival storage/s

land tenure legislation, tenure types and the effect of these

maps, plans, title documents and related legal matter

sources of historical information and how to access them (for example, enrolments, relationship of Crown grants to certificates of title and original grants, tenure codes used under prior legislation, accessing records held in archives, storage)

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety, environment, privacy and diversity

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.

Units to be assessed together

Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:

PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems

PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information

PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity

PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector

FPIFGM147A Read and interpret maps

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)

investigation of tenure and land use history in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to the investigation of land use and tenure history

access to land information system/s

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when investigating land use and tenure history

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when investigating land use and tenure history, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

investigation of tenure and land use history in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:

case studies

demonstration

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Organisational procedures may include:

statutory and regulatory requirements

industry practices

manual or electronic application

The purpose of a plan may be:

to calculate an area and show dimensions

to identify abutments

to use as a diagram to process an application

Plans may include:

detailed survey plans

compiled plans

limited folio plans

non-certified survey plans

data plans

Maps may include:

parish maps (current and cancelled)

topographical maps

county maps

tourist maps

town maps

topographical plans (particularly reserves)

spatial information systems

Type of information that can be obtained:

areas

dimensions

road and street names

names of watercourses

reference marks

permanent marks

corner marks

topographical information

date

grid references

contours

north points

covenant details

location of bores, buildings

gazette details

Electronic data sources may include:

departmental systems

databases

files

archives

Key repositories may include:

public libraries

archives

storage

Data sources and historical records may include:

cancelled maps

cancelled public plans

certificates of titles

certified plans

correspondence files

Crown allotments

Crown leases

Crown surveys

deeds registers

deposited plans

electronic records

files - policy statutory planning and land files

gazette notices

government authorities

guidelines

Hansard

historical records

instruments registered against title

Internet

land accounts

legal precedents

Local Government

maps

newspapers

original plans

plans

public libraries

reserve plans

resumption plans

television

tenure cards

tenure documents

Territory Plan/s (ACT jurisdiction)

titles

Information may be affected by:

geographic location (coastal site tenure histories may be more complicated than for inland sites due to more intensive settlement history)

legibility

state of repair

survival of files (some key information may have been destroyed or lost)

Evidence may include:

dimensions

areas

pencil notes

dates

colours

map or plan notations

names

lot or portion number

plan numbers

watercourses

gazette details

guardbook details

land grants

certificates of title

folio identifiers

Legislation may include:

jurisdictional

earlier legislation

repealed Acts

regulations

Documentation may include:

tenure documents

gazettals

plans

files

correspondence

Crown leases and instruments

notification of decisions

Expert assistance may include:

surveyors

cartographers

archivists

historians

legal advisers

persons with historical knowledge of issue (corporate knowledge)

Legislation, policy and procedures may include:

legislation related to public land administration

public sector legislation such as equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, diversity, occupational health and safety

privacy legislation and freedom of information

public sector standards

organisational standards

quality standards

jurisdictional and organisational code/s of practice and code/s of ethics

planning policy

zoning policy

Territory Plan/s (ACT jurisdiction)

Diagrams may include:

spatial printouts

digital printouts

freehand sketches

parts of parish maps

parts of topographical maps

enlargements/reductions of survey plans

Required resources may include:

skilled persons to undertake plan preparation

Arranging for plans/diagrams may include:

undertaking the preparation of plans

arranging for preparation of plans by others

Accepted organisational practices may be:

organisational standards

statutory requirements

manual

computer generated