Provide technical expertise

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PSPLAND505A, 'Provide technical expertise'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Provide technical expertise' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Interpret complex legislation

1.1 The specific issues that are the subject of legislation interpretation are identified.

1.2 Legislation and other reference material relating to the specific issues identified are sourced.

1.3 The legislation is interpreted using the information sourced according to legal and organisational principles, policies and procedures.

1.4 Expert assistance is obtained from legal advisers as required.

1.5 A report/submission clearly outlining the results of the findings is prepared and circulated to the appropriate personnel/unit.

2. Advise on technical issues

2.1 Communications skills are utilised to establish the issues and the type of advice that is required.

2.2 Advice is only provided when qualified/delegated to give it.

2.3 Where advice is beyond one's level of expertise or delegation referrals are made in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

2.4 Advice is given appropriate to the issues that have been identified and is provided verbally or in a format to suit the client in accordance with organisational standards.

2.5 Advice is provided that is current, timely, accurate and satisfies client needs.

3. Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, protocols and practices

3.1 The need to develop or change organisational policies, protocols, practices and procedures is identified.

3.2 A contribution is made to the draft policy, protocols, practices and procedures being developed to meet the changes or shortfalls in previous policies, practices and procedures.

3.3 Input is provided after consultations are conducted with appropriate personnel on draft policy, protocols, practices and procedures in accordance with legislative, organisational and best practice requirements.

3.4 Suggested modifications on the draft policies, protocols, practices and procedures are provided following the consultation process as required in legislation, organisational protocols, policies and procedures and best practice.

3.5 After approval, the changes are recorded and circulated according to organisational requirements.

4. Prepare complex documents

4.1 Existing similar documents are reviewed as a basis for new documents.

4.2 Research is carried out to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies.

4.3 Document content and structure are reviewed and agreed as required.

5. Prepare evidence for court/tribunal

5.1 Detailed evidence is collected and collated.

5.2 Proceedings and protocols are adhered to in preparing evidence in accordance with the jurisdiction involved.

5.3 Precedents relevant to the procedures are identified.

5.4 A legal brief is prepared, where required, that identifies all relevant facts, sections of appropriate legislation, precedents, and provides detailed evidence and advice.

5.5 Submission is prepared that supports the organisation's interest.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPLAND505A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PSP51012 - Diploma of Government (Land Administration)
  • PSP51004 - Diploma of Government (Land Administration)