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Provide administrative support for reserve management bodies
Provide administrative support for reserve management bodies
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLAND305A
PSPLAND305A
State Code
C8183
C8183
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the competency to provide administrative support for reserve management bodies. It includes processing establishment of reserve management body, processing appointment of members to the body, providing information on reserve management matters, processing applications to the management body, monitoring records and dissolving a management body.In practice, the provision of administrative support for reserve management bodies may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as working ethically, complying with legislation, organising workplace information, working with diversity, etc.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish reserve management body
- 1.1 Approval to establish and name a reserve management body for a public reserve and appoint a manager is granted.
- 1.2 Documentation is prepared and directed in accordance with statutory requirements and organisational practices and procedures.
- 1.3 Endorsement for documentation is obtained from personnel with delegated authority.
2. Appoint members to reserve management body
- 2.1 The expiration date of any existing membership is established.
- 2.2 Documentation is prepared and directed in accordance with statutory requirements and organisational practices and procedures.
- 2.3 Applications received are checked for completeness and that they have been received within the advertised timeframe.
- 2.4 Applications are directed to the appropriate personnel for selection.
- 2.5 Approval by the appropriate personnel is obtained for appointments.
- 2.6 Endorsement for documentation is obtained from personnel with delegated authority.
3. Provide information on reserve managementmatters
- 3.1 The information that needs to be supplied to satisfy an enquiry is established.
- 3.2 Any statutory obligations associated with the request are identified and outlined to applicant.
- 3.3 Any services available to assist in the management of public reserves are outlined to applicant.
- 3.4 Relevant information is readily sourced.
- 3.5 Information is supplied that is accurate, current and explained to suit the needs of the applicant in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
4. Prepare/assess applications for reserve management body assistance
- 4.1 A check is made that the right application form has been used and all relevant documentation is attached.
- 4.2 Verification is carried out that any proposed/completed development or use has been approved by the relevant authorities.
- 4.3 An inspection of the proposed development site is completed if required.
- 4.4 A report is prepared in accordance with the organisational guidelines and procedures.
- 4.5 Endorsement for documentation is obtained from personnel with delegated authority.
- 4.6 The information is directed to the appropriate person for action in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
5. Monitor records
- 5.1 Management bodies that are required by statute to submit records are identified.
- 5.2 Records are checked for any abnormalities or discrepancies in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 5.3 Any abnormalities or discrepancies are referred to the management body for verification.
- 5.4 Any unresolved problems are referred to the appropriate personnel for checking and remedial action.
6. Dissolvemanagement body
- 6.1 The reason for the dissolution is established in accordance with legislation and procedures.
- 6.2 Approval is obtained from authorised delegate in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 6.3 Documentation is prepared and directed in accordance with statutory requirements and organisational practices and procedures.
- 6.4 Endorsement for documentation is obtained from personnel with delegated authority.
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.
Reserve management bodies may include:
trust boards
committees of management
land councils
Public reserves may include:
as listed in organisational guidelines
caravan parks
cemeteries
permanent reserves
coastal waterside reserves
commons
conservation estate reserves
Crown grants in trust (freehold reserves)
mall reserves
permanent and temporary reservations
reserves for a community purpose
schools of art/mechanics institutes
showgrounds/racecourses
State recreation areas
walking tracks
Manager of a reserve management body may be:
a Local Government council
a corporation (non-profit)
government department
administrator
trust board (individual members)
committee of management
land council
Minister
incorporated body
Approval by relevant authority may include:
government agency or authority
Local Government
Information on reserves may include:
insurance requirements
loans and grants available (internal and external)
natural disaster relief
temporary licences
cultural heritage
Legislation, policy and procedures may include:
legislation related to public land administration
native title legislation
public sector legislation such as equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, diversity, occupational health and safety
privacy legislation and freedom of information
public sector standards
jurisdictional and organisational code/s of practice and code/s of ethics
organisational standards
industry standards
Applications may be for:
grant (internal and external)
loan
subsidy (internal and external)
commercial use of managed reserves (by Local Governments, for example)
Trust records may be:
minutes/secretary's report
treasurer's records/reports
commoners' roll
copies of temporary licences
investment accounts
rent register
wages books
asset register
receipts and payment statement
bank reconciliation statement
financial handover statement
balance sheet
income and expenditure statement
cash flow statement
notes to financial statements
auditor's certification
electronic databases kept by trusts
Abnormalities or discrepancies may include:
mathematical errors
supply of incomplete documentation
missing documentation
errors revealed through organisational checklist
procedure
Reserve management bodies may include:
trust boards
committees of management
land councils
Public reserves may include:
as listed in organisational guidelines
caravan parks
cemeteries
permanent reserves
coastal waterside reserves
commons
conservation estate reserves
Crown grants in trust (freehold reserves)
mall reserves
permanent and temporary reservations
reserves for a community purpose
schools of art/mechanics institutes
showgrounds/racecourses
State recreation areas
walking tracks
Manager of a reserve management body may be:
a Local Government council
a corporation (non-profit)
government department
administrator
trust board (individual members)
committee of management
land council
Minister
incorporated body
Approval by relevant authority may include:
government agency or authority
Local Government
Information on reserves may include:
insurance requirements
loans and grants available (internal and external)
natural disaster relief
temporary licences
cultural heritage
Legislation, policy and procedures may include:
legislation related to public land administration
native title legislation
public sector legislation such as equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, diversity, occupational health and safety
privacy legislation and freedom of information
public sector standards
jurisdictional and organisational code/s of practice and code/s of ethics
organisational standards
industry standards
Applications may be for:
grant (internal and external)
loan
subsidy (internal and external)
commercial use of managed reserves (by Local Governments, for example)
Trust records may be:
minutes/secretary's report
treasurer's records/reports
commoners' roll
copies of temporary licences
investment accounts
rent register
wages books
asset register
receipts and payment statement
bank reconciliation statement
financial handover statement
balance sheet
income and expenditure statement
cash flow statement
notes to financial statements
auditor's certification
electronic databases kept by trusts
Abnormalities or discrepancies may include:
mathematical errors
supply of incomplete documentation
missing documentation
errors revealed through organisational checklist
procedure
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:
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation
PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems
PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information
PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector
PSPLAND304A Provide administrative support for public reserves
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)
provision of administrative support for reserve management bodies 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 guidelines relating to the provision of administrative support for reserve management bodies
access to computer information systems
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing administrative support for reserve management bodies
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
an environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when providing administrative support for reserve management bodies, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
provision of administrative support for reserve management bodies 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:
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation
PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems
PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information
PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector
PSPLAND304A Provide administrative support for public reserves
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)
provision of administrative support for reserve management bodies 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 guidelines relating to the provision of administrative support for reserve management bodies
access to computer information systems
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing administrative support for reserve management bodies
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
an environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when providing administrative support for reserve management bodies, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
provision of administrative support for reserve management bodies 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J279 | PSP30412 | Certificate III in Government (Land Administration) | Qualification |