PSPLND005
Prepare and lodge non-claimant native title applications


Application

This unit describes the skills required to prepare and lodge non claimant native title.

This unit applies to those working in administration roles dealing with native title applications.

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 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. Investigate native title

1.1 Establish the extent of the area, and the sources to be searched.

1.2 Gather and examine the information to determine the history of use of the subject area.

1.3 Prepare a report and accompanying documentation recording the outcome of the investigation.

2. Prepare and lodge non claimant applications

2.1 Prepare and direct submission to appropriate personnel to obtain approval to prepare a non-claimant application.

2.2 Gather and direct the documentation required for the non-claimant application.

2.3 Prepare applications and lodge.

2.4 Carry out follow up action after approval for non-claimant application within the time specified

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.

finding information in systems, databases and other sources

searching historical records

filing and retrieving organisational records

retrieving spatial and textual information from electronic information systems

obtaining a copy of a land title

determining ownership and tenure

consulting with Indigenous people and expert advisers

generating documentation to organisational standards

applying public sector legislation, including work health and safety, environment, anti-discrimination and diversity in the context of native title investigations and non-claimant applications


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.

legislation, policies and procedures relating to Crown/State land and native title claims

the different types of organisational records that need to be noted or updated and in what circumstances

organisational delegations

cultural and heritage factors that might affect land use

Aboriginal customs and culture relevant to native title

sources of historical records relating to land tenures and ways to access them

public sector legislation, including work health and safety and environment in the context of native title investigations and non-claimant applications


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