ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Review planning documents/ environmental assessments

1.1 The purpose of the planning document/environmental assessment involving public land is established.

1.2 An assessment is made to identify the impact of the likely effects of the proposal as submitted on public land.

1.3 A check is made to ensure that any proposal is in accordance with legislative requirements and policies relating to public land.

1.4 Statutory and organisational procedures are followed for the review and assessment of the planning document/environmental assessment.

1.5 Documentation associated with the review is prepared and directed, following organisational best practice requirements.

1.6 Responses are made within the specified timeframe where applicable.

2. Consult with other authorities/parties

2.1 The authorities/parties that need to be consulted are established.

2.2 The information submitted is directed to all authorities/parties promptly.

2.3 Consultations are conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

2.4 A coordinated response is prepared using the information supplied following organisational procedures.

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

assessing impacts of development on public land

interpreting policy and strategies

interpreting planning documents

interpreting engineering and construction plans

interpreting aerial photographs

interpreting electronic mapping (GIS)

communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders to enable a coordinated response

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

preparing a response involving negotiation of an agreed position

applying public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of conducting environmental reviews of planning documents and environmental assessments

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislation, regulations, policies and practices relating to public land administration and land use planning approvals

legal implications of a development on public land

risk management

departmental delegations

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of conducting environmental reviews of planning documents and environmental assessments

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:

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPCOM502A Develop and implement community engagement strategies

PSPLAND502A Develop and market public land

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

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)

the review of planning documents and environmental assessments 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 review of planning documents and environmental assessments

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when reviewing planning documents and environmental assessments

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 reviewing planning documents and environmental assessments, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

the review of planning documents and environmental assessments 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

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

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.

Planning documents may include:

development applications

development control plans

environmental protection authority referrals

environmental impact statements

statement of environmental effects

regional environmental plan

local environmental study

review of environmental factors

planning permit applications

planning scheme amendments

land management plans

waterways

local environmental plan

plans of management

State/Territory/Commonwealth environmental planning policy

Statutory procedures may include:

Acts and regulations relevant to environmental planning and assessment

Acts and regulations relevant to the Local Government

Environmental or assessment review may include:

impact on natural environment and built environment

legal impact

the economic impact

public reaction

method of operation

remedial works

social effects

Best practice requirements may include:

quality client service

quality system documentation

Parties that may need to be referenced for assessments may include:

other government agencies

Local Government

internal clients

the public

Organisational procedures may include:

office practice guidelines

workplace notices

computer training manuals

executive directives

manual or electronic applications