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Administer public land tenures
Administer public land tenures
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLAND303A
PSPLAND303A
State Code
C8181
C8181
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 process public land tenure applications and to deal with other enquiries using organisational guidelines and information systems to provide a quality service to the public.It includes processing an existing land tenure application/change, processing the initial granting of a public land tenure, producing a tenure report, conducting a plan search, re-determining rent, and preparing statutory documents.In practice, administration of public land tenures may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as working ethically, complying with legislation, organising workplace information, working with diversity.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Process an existing land tenure application/change
- 1.1 Details of the application/change are investigated to confirm processing requirements.
- 1.2 Documents associated with the land tenure application/change are gathered and directed following organisational and best practice requirements.
- 1.3 Documentation is checked to ensure it is endorsed by personnel with delegated authority.
- 1.4 Information is recorded in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
2. Process the initial granting of a public land tenure
- 2.1 Confirmation is obtained that a tenure application investigation was conducted and approval to the initial allocation granted.
- 2.2 Documentation is prepared and directed in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 2.3 Records are prepared and updated in accordance with organisational procedures and practices.
3. Produce a tenure report
- 3.1 The reason for the report is established in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 3.2 The source of the required information is ascertained.
- 3.3 The requested tenure report is generated in accordance with organisational format.
4. Conduct a plan search
- 4.1 The extent of the search is established.
- 4.2 The source of the required information is ascertained.
- 4.3 Plans are obtained and copied and the originals are returned to the system in accordance with organisational procedures.
5. Re-determine rent
- 5.1 Tenures that require rent re-determination are ascertained.
- 5.2 Calculations are made following organisational procedures.
- 5.3 Documents associated with rent re-determination are gathered and directed following organisational and best practice requirements.
- 5.4 Objections received are directed to the appropriate personnel for arbitration in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational practices.
- 5.5 The information is recorded in accordance with organisational procedures.
6. Prepare statutory documents
- 6.1 The statutory document/s required to process an application are ascertained.
- 6.2 Statutory document/s are prepared in accordance with organisational procedures and statutory requirements.
- 6.3 Endorsement is obtained in accordance with organisational policy 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.
A land tenure application/change may include:
land tenure interest dealing such as:
easement
covenant
new lease
new licence
new permit
forfeiture
de-restriction
subdivision
cancellation
correction
consolidation
conversion
amalgamation
consents to transfer
renewal
new deed
lease/licence/permit
purchase of reservation in title
exchange
change of land use
simultaneous opening and closure of road
road opening
road closure (permanent or temporary)
surrender
revocation of management orders (for reserves)
revestments
cancellation of dedications under Acts
issues relating to contamination, hazards and encumbrances, and the need to deal with these before land comes back to the Crown
Land tenure may include:
tenures created and administered under a range of Acts relating to Crown land, State land, land use such as clearing, cultivation, irrigation, enclosure
tenures created under a previous Act and administered under a land Act
creation of and dealing with interests in the tenures, for example easements, subleases, covenants, mortgages and trusts
interests created under legislation such as:
easements
subleases
mortgages
trusts
writs of execution, etc
freehold
leasehold, where changes to existing tenure may require special processes under legislation (e.g. ACT leasehold system where changes are subject to public notification, decisions are subject to appeal and changes need to comply with The Territory Plan)
licences
permits
Best practice requirements may include:
quality customer service
quality system documentation
Legislation, policy and procedures may include:
legislation related to public land administration
public sector legislation such as equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, diversity and 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
Initial tenure application investigation may include:
referral to a range of authorities on issues including:
planning
environment
aboriginal heritage
native title
Local Government requirements
servicing agencies' requirements
The initial allocation of a public land tenure may be:
lease
licence
reservation
dedication
enclosure permit
deed
permit to occupy
authority to use
easements
Organisational procedures may include:
statutory and regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic application
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
office practice guidelines
workplace notices/memos
computer training manuals
procedure manuals
Organisational records may include:
cards
maps
files
electronic information systems
land accounts
land titles
plans
gazettes
Tenure reports may include:
tenure details
rental details
outstanding moneys
transfer details
status report
valuation details
property dealings
Rent may include:
yearly rent
rent for a fixed term
rent adjusted for consumer price index (CPI)
premiums
phasing-in of rents
waivers
Rent re-determination may include:
dealings involving allocation of:
concessional rentals
rent deferral
rent forgiveness
Calculations may include:
rent re-determination
concession
deferral
forgiveness
Objections to rent may be for:
carrying capacity
right to rebate
disputed value
disputed rental category
disputed land valuation
Statutory documents may be:
lease agreement
licence agreement
land titles office forms
A land tenure application/change may include:
land tenure interest dealing such as:
easement
covenant
new lease
new licence
new permit
forfeiture
de-restriction
subdivision
cancellation
correction
consolidation
conversion
amalgamation
consents to transfer
renewal
new deed
lease/licence/permit
purchase of reservation in title
exchange
change of land use
simultaneous opening and closure of road
road opening
road closure (permanent or temporary)
surrender
revocation of management orders (for reserves)
revestments
cancellation of dedications under Acts
issues relating to contamination, hazards and encumbrances, and the need to deal with these before land comes back to the Crown
Land tenure may include:
tenures created and administered under a range of Acts relating to Crown land, State land, land use such as clearing, cultivation, irrigation, enclosure
tenures created under a previous Act and administered under a land Act
creation of and dealing with interests in the tenures, for example easements, subleases, covenants, mortgages and trusts
interests created under legislation such as:
easements
subleases
mortgages
trusts
writs of execution, etc
freehold
leasehold, where changes to existing tenure may require special processes under legislation (e.g. ACT leasehold system where changes are subject to public notification, decisions are subject to appeal and changes need to comply with The Territory Plan)
licences
permits
Best practice requirements may include:
quality customer service
quality system documentation
Legislation, policy and procedures may include:
legislation related to public land administration
public sector legislation such as equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, diversity and 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
Initial tenure application investigation may include:
referral to a range of authorities on issues including:
planning
environment
aboriginal heritage
native title
Local Government requirements
servicing agencies' requirements
The initial allocation of a public land tenure may be:
lease
licence
reservation
dedication
enclosure permit
deed
permit to occupy
authority to use
easements
Organisational procedures may include:
statutory and regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic application
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
office practice guidelines
workplace notices/memos
computer training manuals
procedure manuals
Organisational records may include:
cards
maps
files
electronic information systems
land accounts
land titles
plans
gazettes
Tenure reports may include:
tenure details
rental details
outstanding moneys
transfer details
status report
valuation details
property dealings
Rent may include:
yearly rent
rent for a fixed term
rent adjusted for consumer price index (CPI)
premiums
phasing-in of rents
waivers
Rent re-determination may include:
dealings involving allocation of:
concessional rentals
rent deferral
rent forgiveness
Calculations may include:
rent re-determination
concession
deferral
forgiveness
Objections to rent may be for:
carrying capacity
right to rebate
disputed value
disputed rental category
disputed land valuation
Statutory documents may be:
lease agreement
licence agreement
land titles office forms
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
PSPLAND302A Investigate tenure and land use history
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)
administration of public land tenures 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 administration of public land tenures
access to computer information systems
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when administering public land tenures
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 administering public land tenures, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
administration of public land tenures 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
PSPLAND302A Investigate tenure and land use history
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)
administration of public land tenures 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 administration of public land tenures
access to computer information systems
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when administering public land tenures
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 administering public land tenures, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
administration of public land tenures 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 |