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Coordinate Aboriginal land claims/applications
Coordinate Aboriginal land claims/applications
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLAND508A
PSPLAND508A
State Code
C8204
C8204
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the competency to coordinate Aboriginal land claims by recording and distributing information, reviewing submissions, preparing ministerial submissions and recommendations, and issuing post determination instructions.In practice, coordination of Aboriginal land claims/applications may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as working ethically, complying with legislation, coordinating and using resources. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Record and distribute information
- 1.1 Records and reference material are updated and maintained.
- 1.2 Documents and information associated with an Aboriginal land claim are gathered and directed following organisational procedures and best practice requirements.
2. Review claim submissions
- 2.1 Claim submission submitted is checked for completeness.
- 2.2 The material contained in the submission is investigated to ensure its technical content is correct.
- 2.3 The claim is reviewed to ensure current legislation and policies relating to claims have been fully considered.
- 2.4 Evidence interpretation is reviewed to ensure it complies with legislative requirements.
- 2.5 A check is made to ensure any legal precedent relating to the claim has been identified and considered.
- 2.6 Submissions requiring further information or amendments are returned with an explanatory note clearly outlining the additional requirements.
3. Prepare ministerial correspondence
- 3.1 Claim details and documented evidence are provided in ministerial documents that are clear, concise and technically correct .
- 3.2 Recommendations are based on evidence provided and legislative requirements.
- 3.3 Minister's draft response is prepared in accordance with organisational guidelines.
- 3.4 Documentation is signed by personnel with delegated authority and directed to the appropriate person/s.
4. Issue post determination instructions
- 4.1 Post determination instructions based on the review of the claim are ascertained.
- 4.2 Actions required to effect a successful claim are documented and directed to the appropriate personnel, following organisational practices and procedures.
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.
Records and reference material may be:
titles
plans
claims register
Documents and information associated with an Aboriginal claim may be:
title searches
plan searches
land tenure and ownership
Organisational procedures may be:
regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic applications
Best practice requirements may include:
quality client service
quality system documentation
Ministerial documents may be:
submissions to Minister for approval/rejection
ministerial briefing notes
advice to Minister
Post determination instructions may be:
issue of a survey instruction
presentation of titles to successful claimants
issue notice for non-successful claims
recording determinations
Records and reference material may be:
titles
plans
claims register
Documents and information associated with an Aboriginal claim may be:
title searches
plan searches
land tenure and ownership
Organisational procedures may be:
regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic applications
Best practice requirements may include:
quality client service
quality system documentation
Ministerial documents may be:
submissions to Minister for approval/rejection
ministerial briefing notes
advice to Minister
Post determination instructions may be:
issue of a survey instruction
presentation of titles to successful claimants
issue notice for non-successful claims
recording determinations
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:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV505A Promote diversity
PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations
PSPGOV513A Refine complex workplace documents
PSPLEGN501B Promote 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)
coordination of Aboriginal land claims/applications 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 coordination of Aboriginal land claims/applications
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when coordinating Aboriginal land claims/applications
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 coordinating Aboriginal land claims/applications, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
coordination of Aboriginal land claims/applications 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
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
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:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV505A Promote diversity
PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations
PSPGOV513A Refine complex workplace documents
PSPLEGN501B Promote 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)
coordination of Aboriginal land claims/applications 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 coordination of Aboriginal land claims/applications
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when coordinating Aboriginal land claims/applications
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 coordinating Aboriginal land claims/applications, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
coordination of Aboriginal land claims/applications 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
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
No information
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J307 | PSP51012 | Diploma of Government (Land Administration) | Qualification |