Application
This unit describes the skills required to review planning documents and environmental assessments. It includes documenting reviews and consulting with authorities and/or other parties where required.
This unit applies to those working in administration roles dealing with the review of planning documents and environmental assessments.
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, while 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. Review planning documents and/or environmental assessments | 1.1 Establish the purpose of the planning document and/or environmental assessment involving public land. 1.2 Identify the impact of the likely effects of the proposal as submitted on public land. 1.3 Ensure that any proposal is in accordance with legislative requirements and policies relating to public land. 1.4 Follow statutory and organisational procedures. 1.5 Prepare and direct documentation associated with the review. 1.6 Make responses within the specified timeframe. |
2. Consult with other authorities and/or parties | 2.1 Establish the authorities and/or parties that need to be consulted. 2.2 Direct the information submitted to all authorities and/or parties promptly. 2.3 Prepare a coordinated response using the information supplied through consultation. |
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.
assessing impacts of development on public land
interpreting policy and strategies
interpreting documents, including planing documents, engineering and construction plans, aerial photographs, electronic mapping
communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders to enable a coordinated response
preparing a response involving negotiation of an agreed position
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.
public sector legislation, including work health and safety and environment, regulations, policies and practices relating to public land administration and land use planning approvals
legal implications of a development on public land
risk management
departmental 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