Application
This unit describes the skills required 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.
This unit applies to those working as land surveyors.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Inspect land | 1.1 Identify the purpose of the assessment to determine land evaluation criteria. 1.2 Gather the information required to identify and locate the area to be inspected. 1.3 Issue notifications of inspections. 1.4 Determine location of the site in the field. 1.5 Inspect site and conduct assessment. |
2. Liaise with stakeholders | 2.1 Identify all stakeholders involved in the process. 2.2 Reference stakeholders where appropriate. 2.3 Identify issues associated with the land in consultation with expert advisers. |
3. Prepare land assessment report | 3.1 Gather and document existing published information and field information. 3.2 Use an inventory to assess the land’s capability according to prescribed land evaluation criteria. 3.3 Identify the most suitable uses for the land and list the preferred use/s. 3.4 State recommendations based on the assessment, the policies relating to the land and the reason for the assessment in the report. |
4. Review public submissions | 4.1 Register all submissions received in relation to the assessment and evaluate their content. 4.2 Review assessment based on the information provided in the submissions. 4.3 Make changes to the assessment as required. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
interpreting legislation and policies
investigating land ownership and tenure
undertaking historical search
interpreting a survey plan, map and aerial photos
using a compass and/or geographic positioning system
locating and identifying survey marks
measuring distances
estimating areas
evaluating land capability and suitability
communicating orally with a diverse range of stakeholders
accessing and interpreting information from natural resource databases
preparing a natural resource inventory
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:
legislative and organisational work 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
mathematics relating to measurement
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
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Public land administration