PSPLAND401A - Assess Crown land

PSPLAND401A
Assess Crown land

This unit covers the competency to assess Crown (or State) land in order to deal with the public land. It includes inspecting the land, liaising with stakeholders, preparing a land assessment report and reviewing public submissions.In practice, assessing Crown land may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities, such as working ethically, complying with legislation, applying government processes, using resources, gathering and analysing information, working with diversity.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

Application

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Inspect land	1.1 The purpose of the land assessment is identified to determine land evaluation criteria. 1.2 The information required to identify and locate the area to be inspected is gathered. 1.3 Notifications are issued in accordance with organisational policy and. procedures. 1.4 Location of the site in the field is determined. 1.5 The site is inspected and the assessment is conducted in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures. 1.6 Occupational health and safety legislative requirements are adhered to.
2. Liaise with stakeholders	2.1 All stakeholders involved in the process are identified. 2.2 Stakeholders are referenced where appropriate in accordance with organisational and best practice requirements. 2.3 Issues associated with the land are identified in consultation with expert advisers.
3. Prepare land assessment report	3.1 Existing published information and field information gathered are documented in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures. 3.2 An inventory is used to assess the land's capability according to prescribed land evaluation criteria. 3.3 The most suitable uses for the land are identified and the preferred use/s are listed. 3.4 Recommendations based on the assessment, the policies relating to the land and the reason for the assessment are clearly stated in the report.
4. Review public submissions	4.1 All submissions received in relation to the assessment are registered and their content is evaluated. 4.2 The assessment is reviewed based on the information provided in the submissions. 4.3 Changes to the assessment are made as required and supported by explanation and evidence.

Required Skills

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

interpreting legislation and policies

investigating land ownership and tenure

researching and interpreting information

undertaking historical search

interpreting a survey plan

interpreting a map or plan

interpreting an aerial photo

using a compass/geographic positioning system (GPS)

locating and identifying survey marks

measuring/estimating distances/areas

evaluating land capability and suitability

communicating orally with a diverse range of stakeholders

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

accessing computer systems and operating a word processor

accessing and interpreting information from natural resource databases

preparing a natural resource inventory

preparing an assessment and documentation to organisational standards

compiling reports

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety, environment and sustainability, anti-discrimination and diversity in the context of land assessments

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislative and organisational occupational health and safety requirements for working in the field

legislation, policies and procedures for land assessments

geomorphology and geological processes

land management practices and principles

vegetation identification and classification

animal identification

stocking rates

survey techniques

soil classification

land evaluation criteria

heritage requirements of land assessments

Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal cultural heritage requirements of land assessments

sustainability and environmental requirements

interpretation of planning documents

organisational delegations

Evidence Required

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: PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information PSPGOV408A Value diversity PSPGOV422A Apply government processes PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
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) assessment of Crown or State land 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 assessment of Crown land access to motor vehicle (4wd if rugged terrain) or boat (waterfront properties), camera, basic survey equipment, reference books and material, and maps access to relevant natural resource computer packages including Internet access case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when assessing Crown land
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 assessing Crown land, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine assessment of Crown or State land 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 observation portfolios 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

Range Statement

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.
Purpose of the land assessment may be:	sale development reservation/protection lease licence to meet legislative requirements
Prescribed land evaluation criteria may be specified in:	organisational guidelines land use guidelines
Information may include:	land ownership and tenure topographical maps detailed survey plan aerial photographs current policies relating to the area environmental and sustainability planning information historical information about land use
Stakeholders may include:	government organisations local population general public a Local Government council adjoining landholders
Best practice requirements include:	quality customer service quality system documentation
Issues may include:	environmental issues social issues heritage issues such as: Australian heritage cultural heritage Aboriginal cultural heritage economical issues (triple bottom line)
Organisational guidelines and procedures may include:	regulatory requirements industry practices manual and electronic application
Most suitable uses for the land may be specified in:	organisational guidelines appropriate legislation planning schemes environment assessment reports land council documents land use policies
Submissions from the public may include:	objections/support to preferred uses listed objections to proposed disposal of public land comment on incorrect or incomplete content land use/zoning issues objections to proposed development of public land

Sectors

Not applicable.

Competency Field

Public Land Administration.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.