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Propose a negotiated outcome for a given area of country

Propose a negotiated outcome for a given area of country

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCILM508A
State Code
D6858
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/03/2012
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
08/03/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of proposing a negotiated outcome for a given area of country according to community guidelines and best practice procedures and defines the standard required to: identify implications for an area of country for government agency and community; detail processes and proposals for resolving issues regarding access and use of land; gather and analyse information on a given area to develop an analytical framework for land use; formulate and communicate proposals for given area of country; document and seek endorsement for a proposal that seeks to negotiate an outcome for a given area of country.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify, select and define relevant issues related to the given area of country
  • 1.1. Community, government and agency perspectives, and issues likely to impact on proposals are accurately identified.
  • 1.2. The implications and impact of issues and perspectives on the given area of country are identified.
  • 1.3. Priority areas for further research, assessment and clarification of issues are recommended.
  • 1.4. Proposals for given area of country are defined in terms of context, issues to be addressed, expected outcomes, possible complications, precedents and key stakeholders.
  • 1.5. With the support of elders and other key stakeholders, an outline of the scope and appropriate processes for conducting negotiated outcomes for that area of country are detailed.
2. Gather and analyse information on given area of country
  • 2.1. Information required to support proposals is identified according to community protocols.
  • 2.2. Information required to support proposals is gathered, analysed and interpreted according to community and agency guidelines and best practice procedures.
  • 2.3. An analytical framework for the development of an appropriate approach to the proposal is developed.
  • 2.4. Legislation, national and international protocols and conventions relevant to the given area of country are investigated and implemented, where appropriate.
  • 2.5. The implications for own people from these examples are described in ways that stakeholders can understand.
3. Formulate and communicate proposals for given area of country
  • 3.1. A range of options is developed for the proposal, including mechanisms for implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
  • 3.2. The range of options is communicated in a timely and understandable way to those who are party to the negotiations.
  • 3.3. Relevant people to be included in the negotiation are kept informed of progress of work and consulted as appropriate.
  • 3.4. Recommendations are made for options based on likely effectiveness, implementation time frame and costs (including infrastructure), interaction with other proposals (existing or being developed), and consistency with government legislation and policy.
  • 3.5. Examples of instances where other indigenous peoples have used international legal systems to support environmental issues in their own countries are collated.
4. Complete a proposal for a negotiated outcome for a given area of country
  • 4.1. Proposal is documented according to community and agency guidelines and best practice procedures.
  • 4.2. Possible alternatives to use are described ensuring compatibility with legal and administrative circumstances for the area of country.
  • 4.3. Relevant people to be included in the negotiation are consulted on final draft proposal and implications for the community.
  • 4.4. Proposal is completed following endorsement from key stakeholders for given area of country.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
The following negotiated outcomes may apply to this standard:
co-existence agreements
heads of agreement
land use strategy agreements
sea use strategy agreements
contracts with government
joint management agreements
Memorandum of Understanding.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
identify implications for an area of country for government agency and community
detail processes and proposals for resolving issues regarding access and use of land
gather and analyse information on a given area to develop an analytical framework for land use
formulate and communicate proposals for given area of country
document and seek endorsement for a proposal that seeks to negotiate an outcome for a given area of country.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2693 RTD5517A Propose a negotiated outcome for a given area of country Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT07 AHCILM508 Propose a negotiated outcome for a given area of Country Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W990 SFI50111 Diploma of Aquaculture Qualification
D523 AHC51110 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Qualification
D629 SFI50211 Diploma of Fishing Operations Qualification