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Evidence Guide: PSPLAND401A - Assess Crown land

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PSPLAND401A - Assess Crown land

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Inspect land

  1. The purpose of the land assessment is identified to determine land evaluation criteria
  2. The information required to identify and locate the area to be inspected is gathered
  3. Notifications are issued in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  4. Location of the site in the field is determined
  5. The site is inspected and the assessment is conducted in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures
  6. Occupational health and safety legislative requirements are adhered to
The purpose of the land assessment is identified to determine land evaluation criteria

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The information required to identify and locate the area to be inspected is gathered

Completed
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Notifications are issued in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

Completed
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Location of the site in the field is determined

Completed
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The site is inspected and the assessment is conducted in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures

Completed
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Occupational health and safety legislative requirements are adhered to

Completed
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Liaise with stakeholders

  1. All stakeholders involved in the process are identified
  2. Stakeholders are referenced where appropriate in accordance with organisational and best practice requirements
  3. Issues associated with the land are identified in consultation with expert advisers
All stakeholders involved in the process are identified

Completed
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Stakeholders are referenced where appropriate in accordance with organisational and best practice requirements

Completed
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Issues associated with the land are identified in consultation with expert advisers

Completed
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Prepare land assessment report

  1. Existing published information and field information gathered are documented in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures
  2. An inventory is used to assess the land's capability according to prescribed land evaluation criteria
  3. The most suitable uses for the land are identified and the preferred use/s are listed
  4. Recommendations based on the assessment, the policies relating to the land and the reason for the assessment are clearly stated in the report
Existing published information and field information gathered are documented in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An inventory is used to assess the land's capability according to prescribed land evaluation criteria

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The most suitable uses for the land are identified and the preferred use/s are listed

Completed
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Recommendations based on the assessment, the policies relating to the land and the reason for the assessment are clearly stated in the report

Completed
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Review public submissions

  1. All submissions received in relation to the assessment are registered and their content is evaluated
  2. The assessment is reviewed based on the information provided in the submissions
  3. Changes to the assessment are made as required and supported by explanation and evidence
All submissions received in relation to the assessment are registered and their content is evaluated

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The assessment is reviewed based on the information provided in the submissions

Completed
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Changes to the assessment are made as required and supported by explanation and evidence

Completed
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Inspect land

  1. The purpose of the land assessment is identified to determine land evaluation criteria.
  2. The information required to identify and locate the area to be inspected is gathered.
  3. Notifications are issued in accordance with organisational policy and. procedures.
  4. Location of the site in the field is determined.
  5. The site is inspected and the assessment is conducted in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures.
  6. Occupational health and safety legislative requirements are adhered to.
The purpose of the land assessment is identified to determine land evaluation criteria.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The information required to identify and locate the area to be inspected is gathered.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notifications are issued in accordance with organisational policy and. procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location of the site in the field is determined.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The site is inspected and the assessment is conducted in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occupational health and safety legislative requirements are adhered to.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liaise with stakeholders

  1. All stakeholders involved in the process are identified.
  2. Stakeholders are referenced where appropriate in accordance with organisational and best practice requirements.
  3. Issues associated with the land are identified in consultation with expert advisers.
All stakeholders involved in the process are identified.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stakeholders are referenced where appropriate in accordance with organisational and best practice requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issues associated with the land are identified in consultation with expert advisers.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare land assessment report

  1. Existing published information and field information gathered are documented in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures.
  2. An inventory is used to assess the land's capability according to prescribed land evaluation criteria.
  3. The most suitable uses for the land are identified and the preferred use/s are listed.
  4. Recommendations based on the assessment, the policies relating to the land and the reason for the assessment are clearly stated in the report.
Existing published information and field information gathered are documented in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An inventory is used to assess the land's capability according to prescribed land evaluation criteria.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The most suitable uses for the land are identified and the preferred use/s are listed.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommendations based on the assessment, the policies relating to the land and the reason for the assessment are clearly stated in the report.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review public submissions

  1. All submissions received in relation to the assessment are registered and their content is evaluated.
  2. The assessment is reviewed based on the information provided in the submissions.
  3. Changes to the assessment are made as required and supported by explanation and evidence.
All submissions received in relation to the assessment are registered and their content is evaluated.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The assessment is reviewed based on the information provided in the submissions.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes to the assessment are made as required and supported by explanation and evidence.

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV408A Value diversity

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGN401A Encourage 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)

assessment of Crown or State land 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 assessment of Crown land

access to motor vehicle (4wd if rugged terrain) or boat (waterfront properties), camera, basic survey equipment, reference books and material, and maps

access to relevant natural resource computer packages including Internet access

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when assessing Crown land

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 assessing Crown land, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

assessment of Crown or State land 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

demonstration

observation

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 and policies

investigating land ownership and tenure

researching and interpreting information

undertaking historical search

interpreting a survey plan

interpreting a map or plan

interpreting an aerial photo

using a compass/geographic positioning system (GPS)

locating and identifying survey marks

measuring/estimating distances/areas

evaluating land capability and suitability

communicating orally with a diverse range of stakeholders

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

accessing computer systems and operating a word processor

accessing and interpreting information from natural resource databases

preparing a natural resource inventory

preparing an assessment and documentation to organisational standards

compiling reports

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety, environment and sustainability, anti-discrimination and diversity in the context of land assessments

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislative and organisational occupational 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

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

Range Statement

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.

Purpose of the land assessment may be:

sale

development

reservation/protection

lease

licence

to meet legislative requirements

Prescribed land evaluation criteria may be specified in:

organisational guidelines

land use guidelines

Information may include:

land ownership and tenure

topographical maps

detailed survey plan

aerial photographs

current policies relating to the area

environmental and sustainability planning information

historical information about land use

Stakeholders may include:

government organisations

local population

general public

a Local Government council

adjoining landholders

Best practice requirements include:

quality customer service

quality system documentation

Issues may include:

environmental issues

social issues

heritage issues such as:

Australian heritage

cultural heritage

Aboriginal cultural heritage

economical issues (triple bottom line)

Organisational guidelines and procedures may include:

regulatory requirements

industry practices

manual and electronic application

Most suitable uses for the land may be specified in:

organisational guidelines

appropriate legislation

planning schemes

environment assessment reports

land council documents

land use policies

Submissions from the public may include:

objections/support to preferred uses listed

objections to proposed disposal of public land

comment on incorrect or incomplete content

land use/zoning issues

objections to proposed development of public land