Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 12:21 AM AWST
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Process applications for changes in land use
Process applications for changes in land use
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLPW401A
AHCLPW401A
State Code
D6898
D6898
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2012
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
14/03/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers processing applications for changes in land use and defines the standard required to: establish client intentions and requirements; communicate the process, policies and relevant legislation to the applicant; discuss the scope and application of the submission in light of preliminary discussion; consider the application against eligibility criteria, and relevant policies and legislation; present findings and feedback to the applicant; provide request for further information or access to appeal if application is rejected.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish client requirements
- 1.1. The proposed changes in land use are discussed with and confirmed with the landholder.
- 1.2. The catchment characteristics are reviewed and discussed considering the proposed land use.
- 1.3. Current impacting legislation and policies are explained to the landholder.
- 1.4. Possible strategies are discussed with the landholder and the best option confirmed.
2. Determine scope of the request
- 2.1. Profile of site determined from survey and aerial photographs.
- 2.2. Initial inspection checks against legislative or procedures according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice.
- 2.3. Native vegetation types checked against maps and local guidelines.
- 2.4. Threats to local species are checked against local resources.
- 2.5. Soil and water impact reviewed against proposed land use and industry principles.
- 2.6. Cultural heritage issues noted according to agency guidelines and best practice procedures.
3. Present finding
- 3.1. Applicant is provided with technical data following program guidelines.
- 3.2. Concurrence is communicated relating to the formal application following program guidelines.
- 3.3. Applicant is informed of specific requirements relating to submitting a formal application.
- 3.4. Self-assessment process communicated and confirmed following program guidelines.
- 3.5. Potential risks associated with proceeding with process communicated based on program guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Applications may include:
a range of applications for change of land use covering the clearing of native vegetation and changes to drainage.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Applications may include:
a range of applications for change of land use covering the clearing of native vegetation and changes to drainage.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
establish client intentions and requirements
communicate the process, policies and relevant legislation to the applicant
discuss the scope and application of the submission in light of preliminary discussion
consider the application against eligibility criteria, and relevant policies and legislation
present findings and feedback to the applicant
provide request for further information or access to appeal if application is rejected.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
establish client intentions and requirements
communicate the process, policies and relevant legislation to the applicant
discuss the scope and application of the submission in light of preliminary discussion
consider the application against eligibility criteria, and relevant policies and legislation
present findings and feedback to the applicant
provide request for further information or access to appeal if application is rejected.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2654 | RTD4506A | Process applications for changes in land use | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS67 | AHCLPW401 | Process applications for changes in land use | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D508 | AHC40910 | Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |