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Manage public land tenures and applications
Manage public land tenures and applications
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLAND504A
PSPLAND504A
State Code
C8200
C8200
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers management of public land tenures and applications. It includes monitoring and dealing with debtors, liaising/negotiating with stakeholders, reviewing applications for compliance and reviewing development applications.In practice, managing public land tenures and applications may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as working ethically, complying with legislation, coordinating and using resources, applying financial policies.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor and deal with debtors
- 1.1 Cases with outstanding debt on tenures are investigated to assess options or solutions in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 1.2 Documentation is prepared outlining options or solutions and is directed to the applicant in accordance with organisational practices and procedures.
- 1.3 A satisfactory outcome is negotiated where appropriate.
- 1.4 Where a satisfactory outcome cannot be negotiated for outstanding moneys on tenures, recovery procedures are instigated in accordance with organisational procedures and guidelines.
- 1.5 Endorsement of documentation is obtained from personnel with delegated authority.
2. Liaise/negotiate with stakeholders
- 2.1 Issues that require liaison or negotiation with stakeholders are identified.
- 2.2 All the facts are gathered prior to any discussions or correspondence.
- 2.3 Communication skills are used to establish the needs of the stakeholder.
- 2.4 Options to resolve the issues in question are presented to the stakeholder.
- 2.5 The outcome of the negotiations is confirmed as satisfactory to all parties involved.
- 2.6 Unresolved issues are referred to the appropriate arbitrator.
3. Review applications for compliance
- 3.1 Applications are checked to ensure all legal requirements have been met during processing.
- 3.2 Departmental and government policies are shown to have been considered and complied with in the application.
- 3.3 Any amendments required to be made to the application being reviewed are directed to the appropriate personnel for attention.
- 3.4 The review is conducted in accordance with organisational practices and procedures.
4. Review development applications
- 4.1 The tenure/ownership of the area that is the subject of the development application is established.
- 4.2 An assessment is made to identify the impact of the likely effects of the proposal as submitted on the tenure.
- 4.3 A check is made to ensure that any proposal is in accordance with legislative requirements and policies relating to the tenure.
- 4.4 Organisational practices and procedures are followed for the review and assessment of the development application.
- 4.5 Endorsement of the approval/refusal of the development is made in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 4.6 Documentation associated with the review is prepared and directed following organisational best practice requirements.
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.
Options or solutions may include:
payment plans
forfeiture of tenure
waiver of rental
waiver of fees
deferral of payments
rent rebate
arrears notice
writs
judgments
Organisational procedures may include:
regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic applications
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
office practice guidelines
workplace notices
computer training manuals
Issues that require liaison or negotiation may be:
rental
valuation
purchase price
conditions
covenants
fencing
access
Stakeholders may be:
solicitors
government authorities
Local Government
tenure holders
Appropriate arbitrator may be:
mediator
panel
land board
land court
land and environment court
auditor
Legal requirements may be:
fees
native title
environmental
community use
scheduled forums
Departmental and government policy may be specified in:
organisational guidelines
executive directives
departmental/unit/organisational memos/circulars
Development applications may be for:
extractive industry
agricultural development
commercial development
industrial development
subdivision
utilities
Organisational best practice requirements may be:
quality client service
quality system documentation
Options or solutions may include:
payment plans
forfeiture of tenure
waiver of rental
waiver of fees
deferral of payments
rent rebate
arrears notice
writs
judgments
Organisational procedures may include:
regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic applications
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
office practice guidelines
workplace notices
computer training manuals
Issues that require liaison or negotiation may be:
rental
valuation
purchase price
conditions
covenants
fencing
access
Stakeholders may be:
solicitors
government authorities
Local Government
tenure holders
Appropriate arbitrator may be:
mediator
panel
land board
land court
land and environment court
auditor
Legal requirements may be:
fees
native title
environmental
community use
scheduled forums
Departmental and government policy may be specified in:
organisational guidelines
executive directives
departmental/unit/organisational memos/circulars
Development applications may be for:
extractive industry
agricultural development
commercial development
industrial development
subdivision
utilities
Organisational best practice requirements may be:
quality client service
quality system documentation
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:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPFIN501A Apply public sector financial policies and processes
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
PSPLAND502A Develop and market public land
PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
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)
management of public land tenures and applications 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 protocols relating to management of public land tenures and applications
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when managing public land tenures and applications
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 managing public land tenures and applications, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
management of public land tenures and applications 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:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPFIN501A Apply public sector financial policies and processes
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
PSPLAND502A Develop and market public land
PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
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)
management of public land tenures and applications 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 protocols relating to management of public land tenures and applications
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when managing public land tenures and applications
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 managing public land tenures and applications, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
management of public land tenures and applications 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J307 | PSP51012 | Diploma of Government (Land Administration) | Qualification |