ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify contaminated sites

1.1 Information is sourced from historical records to establish historical land tenure and use.

1.2 Evidence from historical tenure search is analysed to ensure it is correct and organisational policies have been considered.

1.3 Agreed procedures are applied to eliminate sites that are unlikely to be a concern and provide an audit lead for how the decision was made.

1.4 Identification of sites is conducted and presented in accordance with documented procedures and organisational standards.

1.5 Records in relation to contaminated sites are updated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

2. Report on contaminated sites

2.1 A report on findings is prepared in accordance with organisational procedures.

2.2 Information is included in the report that is clearly expressed and technically correct.

2.3 Report is directed to the appropriate officer for decision in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

2.4 Information systems are updated in accordance with organisational standards.

3. Manage contaminated sites

3.1 Legislation and associated procedures relating to the management of contaminated sites are accessed and requirements are confirmed.

3.2 Agreements are negotiated with external parties for remediation or management of contaminated land.

3.3 Contracting of consultants is arranged to supervise and report on management of contaminated sites as agreed.

3.4 Dispositions of contaminated land are considered and the most cost-effective solution is determined and implemented.

3.5 Notifications are registered against titles to contaminated land in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.

3.6 Liability is limited to the greatest extent possible in accordance with 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:

interpreting legislation, regulations, policies and practices relating to public land management in general and contaminated sites in particular

undertaking historical tenure searches

undertaking historical land usage searches

generating documentation to organisational standards

filing and retrieving records

retrieving spatial and textual information from electronic information systems

obtaining copies of land titles where applicable

undertaking research, analysis and interpretation

coordinating and managing contractors/consultants

obtaining quotes for remediation work

writing reports requiring formality of structure and language

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

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, policies and procedures relating to public land administration, land management and development

legislation, policies and associated protocols relating to contaminated sites

historical land records relating to land tenure and use

different types of records that need to be updated and in what circumstances

the organisation's quality management, document processing and associated systems

key stakeholders in relation to contaminated sites

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of contaminated site management

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

PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV509A Conduct evaluations

PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management

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)

identification and management of contaminated sites 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 identification and management of contaminated sites

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when identifying and managing contaminated sites

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 identifying and managing contaminated sites, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

identification and management of contaminated sites 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.

Historical records may include:

cancelled public plans

Crown allotments

Crown surveys

correspondence files

deeds registers

certified plans

gazette notices

Crown leases

original plans

resumption plans

reserve plans, etc

Organisational standards may be:

industry standards, such as land titles office standards

Organisational procedures may be:

regulatory requirements

industry practices

manual or electronic applications

Organisational procedures may be specified in:

office practice guidelines

workplace notices

computer training manuals

Information systems may include:

departmental systems

databases

files

archives

Legislation may include:

contaminated sites Acts and associated protocols

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

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

organisational standards

industry standards

Remediation may be undertaken by:

private contractors

government organisations such as LandCorp WA

Notifications may include:

memorials

dealings