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Undertake native title assessments

Undertake native title assessments

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLND004
State Code
AWU66
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to undertake native title assessments under native title legislation. It includes gathering research information for assessment of public land, liaising with stakeholders, and recording and reporting assessment outcomes.This unit applies to those working in administration roles in land management. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather research information for assessment of public land
  • 1.1 Identify the purpose of the assessment to determine the type and range of data required.
  • 1.2 Identify land and data sources and gather all available land records related to the area.
  • 1.3 Obtain evidence from current records to establish the status of the land.
  • 1.4 Investigate past use of the land from historical records and compile a land use history.
  • 1.5 Investigate tenure history and compile a report.
  • 1.6 Check information gathered for accuracy and relevance, corroborate if necessary and interpret to provide evidence for native title assessment report/s.
  • 1.7 Liaise with stakeholders.
  • 1.8 Obtain expert advice as required.
2. Liaise with stakeholders
  • 2.1 Consult a wide range of stakeholders.
  • 2.2 Obtain expert advice as required.
3. Undertake assessment
  • 3.1 Undertake analysis of the degree to which native title rights and interests may have been affected by land use and tenure.
  • 3.2 Analyse evidence to determine what extinguishment exists over the land.
  • 3.3 Make decisions and recommendations in accordance with evidence.
4. Record and report assessment outcomes
  • 4.1 Prepare a native title assessment report to facilitate future act proposals or to assist in native title claim management.
  • 4.2 Record assessment outcomes.
  • 4.3 Provide reasons for recommendations in the report.
  • 4.4 Update information systems to reflect information necessary to allow for future informed decisions to be made.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8189 PSPLAND402A Undertake native title assessments Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX9 PSP40116 Certificate IV in Government Qualification