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Assess applications for the use of land in council care, control and management
Assess applications for the use of land in council care, control and management
Unit of competency
National Code
LGALAND403A
LGALAND403A
State Code
C1983
C1983
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/10/2007
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
19/10/2007
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers assessing applications for the short-term use of land being cared for, controlled and managed by council. The unit looks at the stages of assessing applications and includes the processing of applications, referral of applications to other agencies and the notification of outcomes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Process applications
- 1.1 Application is checked for compliance with relevant land management plan and other statutory requirements.
- 1.2 Details of application are accurately recorded and appropriate file is created.
- 1.3 Affected parties are identified and notified in accordance with council and statutory requirements.
2 Refer applications to relevant state agencies and other council officers
- 2.1 Referrals are made to other agencies and council officers in accordance with council's land management plan and other statutory requirements.
- 2.2 Copies of relevant documents are forwarded to affected parties.
3 Assess the application
- 3.1 Site inspection is undertaken to ascertain site conditions and likely impact on adjoining properties and neighbourhood.
- 3.2 Application is assessed for compliance with relevant council management plan and other statutory controls and policies.
- 3.3 Feedback from referrals is considered.
- 3.4 Written submissions from the public are considered.
- 3.5 The applicant is notified in writing of any objections.
- 3.6 Conditions are negotiated with applicants as required.
- 3.7 Appropriate documentation is prepared for submission to council or delegate for approval of the application.
- 3.8 The terms and conditions of approval are documented.
- 3.9 If application is refused, justifiable reasons are clearly documented.
4 Notify relevant parties of council decision
- 4.1 Applicant is notified in writing of council's decision, including any conditions.
- 4.2 Other relevant stakeholders are notified in writing of council's decision.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Applications may relate to:
licences or leases
temporary or permanent structures
changes of use
Affected parties may include:
neighbourhood residents
adjoining property owners
other lessees
Referrals may include:
state government agencies
other lessees
Impact on adjoining properties and neighbourhood may include:
health and safety issues
contaminated soil
access and egress
social, environmental or physical
traffic
shadowing
overlooking
vegetation
water quality
economic
urban design
Applications may relate to:
licences or leases
temporary or permanent structures
changes of use
Affected parties may include:
neighbourhood residents
adjoining property owners
other lessees
Referrals may include:
state government agencies
other lessees
Impact on adjoining properties and neighbourhood may include:
health and safety issues
contaminated soil
access and egress
social, environmental or physical
traffic
shadowing
overlooking
vegetation
water quality
economic
urban design
Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
process applications to ensure compliance with the relevant management plan and/or other statutory requirements
maintain accurate record-keeping systems
refer applications to relevant agencies and other council officers
conduct a site inspection and document the outcome
communicate effectively with affected parties
assess the application, provide the appropriate documentation including a rationale for submission to council or delegate, and notify relevant parties of the decision
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects of evidence and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.
Assessment of the performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
process applications to ensure compliance with the relevant management plan and/or other statutory requirements
maintain accurate record-keeping systems
refer applications to relevant agencies and other council officers
conduct a site inspection and document the outcome
communicate effectively with affected parties
assess the application, provide the appropriate documentation including a rationale for submission to council or delegate, and notify relevant parties of the decision
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects of evidence and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.
Assessment of the performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
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|---|---|---|---|
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