Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Protocols for consultation may include:
use of interpreters
talking to the appropriate people
respecting cultural differences
respecting family, kinship and clan relationships
allowing sufficient time for the parties to receive, absorb and respond to information
Appropriate research may include:
register searches
consultation with the relevant native title representative body
NNTT decisions and records
state or territory government policies
Other stakeholders may include:
other landholders
lessees
state or territory government agencies
commonwealth departments and agencies
other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people with historical connections to the area
Culturally appropriate protocols may include:
representation and mandate
methods of communication in face to face meetings
time frames
meeting times
venues
use of interpreters
levels of confidentiality
Expert advice may include:
solicitors and barristers
native title representative bodies
native title holders/applicants
NNTT
the federal court
state or territory governments
other professionals with relevant expertise, including anthropologists, archaeologists, valuers, planners and mediators
Appropriate agencies may include:
federal court
NNTT
federal attorney-general's department
native title representative bodies
state or territory governments
Arrangements may include:
formal or registered agreements
informal agreements

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:
conduct appropriate research to identify traditional owners
identify key stakeholders and establish rapport and credibility to facilitate the negotiation process
conduct negotiations with traditional owners to reach agreement
register an Indigenous land use agreement.
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 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.