Application
This unit describes the skills required to monitor the management of public reserves. It includes reviewing planning documents, carrying out reserve inspections, attending meetings, and preparing reports and submissions that involve reserve management.
This unit applies to those working in management of public reserves.
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 working independently, while performing complex tasks under 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. Review planning documents for public reserves | 1.1 Establish the purpose of the planning document. 1.2 Review and assess the planning document. 1.3 Prepare and direct documentation associated with the review. |
2. Inspect reserves | 2.1 Confirm the reason to undertake the inspection. 2.2 Undertake inspection activities. 2.3 Identify and note issues that require action. 2.4 Document the outcome of the inspection and actions to be implemented. |
3. Attend meetings | 3.1 Prepare information and resources required for the meeting. 3.2 Communicate the issues. 3.3 Confine the matters dealt with to the listed agenda. 3.4 Negotiate the desired outcomes. 3.5 Implement any required actions. |
4. Prepare submissions | 4.1 Establish the purpose of the submission. 4.2 Gather and present information. 4.3 Direct the submission to the appropriate personnel for approval. |
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.
writing reports to organisational standards
communicating with people of different ages, genders, culture and language backgrounds
resolving conflict
mediating during meetings
identifying risks to public safety on reserves
identifying land management problems
reading building plans
interpreting strategic planning and/or zoning documents
identifying public reserve issues in a development application
interpreting aerial photographs
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 relating to Crown reserve administration and land management
planning legislation
strategic plans relating to reserves management
land management principles and practices
meeting procedures and protocols
conflict resolution
mediation
site identification and location
building approvals
development applications
planning and land use and/or zoning principles
organisational delegations
public sector legislation, including work health and safety and environment in the context of reserves management
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