Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What types of land use may be included?
Clearing of native vegetation and changes to drainage.

What are the relevant Federal or State legislation and local regulations which may apply to this standard?
Environmental protection, noxious weeds, activities in nature reserves and heritage areas, OHS regulations and common law principles relating to property, stock, duty of care and due diligence.

Who might other stakeholders be?
Land managers in the region, local recreational land users, regional land management bodies, local regulatory authorities and landcare committees.

How might supporting and validating data be obtained?
By direct observation, GIS, satellite information and air-flown MSS.

Which forms of workplace documentation may be included?
Enterprise procedures, instructions related to scientific practices and use of keys, manuals and scientific works, preparing records of observations and documenting photographs and samples.

How may applications be processed?
Either by manual or electronic means.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in processing applications for changes in land use requires evidence that requests have been appropriately processed according to agency guidelines and best practice procedures. The skills and knowledge required to processing applications for changes in land use must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different locations, reasons for changes and landholders.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

Relevant Federal and State legislation and regulations on relevant land use.
Interpreting aerial photographs, maps and GIS.
Communicating with stakeholders.
Agency policies and procedures.
Formats for presenting information to clients.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

Establish client requirements.
Determine scope of the request.
Present findings.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.

Essential Assessment Information
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What processes should be applied to this competency standard?
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Communication of ideas and information can be applied by discussing verbally and in writing applications with supervisors and others. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Processing applications will require information to be gathered from a range of sources and organised for others. (2)

Planning and organising activities
Processing applications requires limited planning and organising. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Processing applications will require participation with others in a team. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical ideas and techniques can be applied through use of data gathering technical equipment. (1)

Solving problems
While processing applications, technical problems may arise requiring simple solutions. (1)

Using technology
Technology may be required to analyse data and present information. (1)