Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Interpret complex legislation | 1.1 The specific issues that are the subject of legislation interpretation are identified. 1.2 Legislation and other reference material relating to the specific issues identified are sourced. 1.3 The legislation is interpreted using the information sourced according to legal and organisational principles, policies and procedures. 1.4 Expert assistance is obtained from legal advisers as required. 1.5 A report/submission clearly outlining the results of the findings is prepared and circulated to the appropriate personnel/unit. |
2. Advise on technical issues | 2.1 Communications skills are utilised to establish the issues and the type of advice that is required. 2.2 Advice is only provided when qualified/delegated to give it. 2.3 Where advice is beyond one's level of expertise or delegation referrals are made in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 2.4 Advice is given appropriate to the issues that have been identified and is provided verbally or in a format to suit the client in accordance with organisational standards. 2.5 Advice is provided that is current, timely, accurate and satisfies client needs. |
3. Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, protocols and practices | 3.1 The need to develop or change organisational policies, protocols, practices and procedures is identified. 3.2 A contribution is made to the draft policy, protocols, practices and procedures being developed to meet the changes or shortfalls in previous policies, practices and procedures. 3.3 Input is provided after consultations are conducted with appropriate personnel on draft policy, protocols, practices and procedures in accordance with legislative, organisational and best practice requirements. 3.4 Suggested modifications on the draft policies, protocols, practices and procedures are provided following the consultation process as required in legislation, organisational protocols, policies and procedures and best practice. 3.5 After approval, the changes are recorded and circulated according to organisational requirements. |
4. Prepare complex documents | 4.1 Existing similar documents are reviewed as a basis for new documents. 4.2 Research is carried out to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies. 4.3 Document content and structure are reviewed and agreed as required. |
5. Prepare evidence for court/tribunal | 5.1 Detailed evidence is collected and collated. 5.2 Proceedings and protocols are adhered to in preparing evidence in accordance with the jurisdiction involved. 5.3 Precedents relevant to the procedures are identified. 5.4 A legal brief is prepared, where required, that identifies all relevant facts, sections of appropriate legislation, precedents, and provides detailed evidence and advice. 5.5 Submission is prepared that supports the organisation's interest. |
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: analysing and resolving complex issues interpreting legislation, regulations, policies and practices relating to public land management preparing comprehensive reports and briefings preparing answers to Questions on Notice for Parliament interpreting maps/plans/aerial photos developing policy/procedures providing extension service to other agencies providing input into legislative review interpreting legal advice (internal and external) preparing evidence to required standard applying public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of public land management |
Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of: legislation and regulations relating to public land administration, native title, land management and development history of land tenures in the State/Territory regulatory and legislative requirements for land administration interpretation and application of departmental policies procedures and practices as they relate to the administration of Crown land land title/survey systems organisational delegations nature and levels/degree of evidence public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of public land tenure management |
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: PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service PSPFIN501A Apply public sector financial policies and processes PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage PSPGOV513A Refine complex workplace documents PSPLEGN501B Promote 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) provision of technical expertise 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 provision of technical expertise case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing technical expertise |
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 providing technical expertise, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine provision of technical expertise 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 |
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. | |
Complex legislation may relate to: | administration of Crown land land management environmental planning Aboriginal land claims administration of Crown roads native title conveyancing statutory planning |
Legislation and other reference material may include: | current Acts past Acts legal precedents regulations case histories cancelled maps |
Organisational procedures may be specified in: | office practice guidelines workplace notices computer training manuals |
Advice on technical issues may include: | lease interpretation tenures administration reserves administration and management roads administration and management native title Aboriginal land claims tenure and ownership map/survey plan preparation and investigation land assessment conveyancing map/survey plan/aerial photo interpretation environmental planning land titles office procedures |
Organisational standards may include: | industry standards land titles office standards |
Best practice requirements may include: | quality client service quality system documentation |
Documents may include: | reports briefing notes draft legal documents, such as: memoranda of understanding leases licences contracts agreements |
Document structure may include: | for legal documents: operative part premises habendum reddendum covenants schedules definitions appendices for other documents: according to organisational templates/requirements |
Agreement may be required from: | senior management government solicitor |
Evidence may be: | verbal written |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Public Land Administration.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.