Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Changes to the public reserve system may include
addition
adjustment
amalgamation
cancellation
change of management
change of purpose
commercial use of managed reserves
creation of a reserve
dedication
easements
exchange
leasing
licensing
mortgage
revocation
sale
vesting
Public reserves may include
as listed in organisational guidelines
caravan parks
cemeteries
Class A reserves
coastal waterside reserves
commons
conservation estate reserves
Crown grants in trust (freehold reserves)
mall reserves
managed reserves
reservations
reserves for a community purpose
revocations
schools of art/mechanics institutes
showgrounds/racecourses
State recreation areas
walking tracks
Best practice requirements:
quality client service
quality system documentation
Organisational procedures may include:
statutory and regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic application
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
organisational guidelines
workplace notices
computer training manuals
Management arrangements may include:
management plans
management orders
trust board (individual members)
incorporated bodies
appointment of committees of management
leases and licences
Local Government councils
State Government departments
Ministers
administrators
Legislation, policy and procedures may include:
legislation related to public land administration
public sector legislation such as equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, diversity, 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
Information on reserves may include:
insurance requirements
natural disaster relief
temporary licences
bush fire control
procedures for administration of leases and licences
advice on:
heritage issues
preparation of management plans
development, maintenance and reconciliation of financial returns
funding sources for reserve development
statutory requirements for reserve development
risk management for reserves
pest, plant and animal control
recruitment and management of volunteers

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
PSPLAND305A Provide administrative support for reserve management bodies
PSPLEGN301B Comply 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)
provision of administrative support for public reserves 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 provision of administrative support for public reserves
access to computer information systems
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing administrative support for public reserves
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 providing administrative support for public reserves, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
provision of administrative support for public reserves 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