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Assist in processing Aboriginal land claims/applications
Assist in processing Aboriginal land claims/applications
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLAND307A
PSPLAND307A
State Code
C8185
C8185
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers assistance in processing claims/applications by Indigenous groups for public land under State legislation. It includes communication with stakeholders and obtaining initial information for the claim/application.In practice, assistance in processing land claims/applications may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as working ethically, complying with legislation, organising workplace information, working with diversity.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Communicate with stakeholders
- 1.1 Investigations are carried out to identify stakeholders.
- 1.2 Stakeholders are referenced in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 1.3 Individual situations/problems are treated with empathy in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
2. Obtain initial information for an Aboriginal land claim/application under State law
- 2.1 Details of the application are investigated to confirm processing, including identification of the area claimed.
- 2.2 Documents associated with the investigations are gathered and directed, following organisational and best practice requirements.
- 2.3 Organisational records are noted where required.
- 2.4 Endorsement for documentation is obtained from personnel with delegated authority.
- 2.5 Aboriginal land claims/applications are processed in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
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.
Stakeholders may include:
tenure holders (licensees, lessees)
Aboriginal people with an interest in an area
local population
general public
government organisations
Local Government councils
local Aboriginal land council
rural land protection board
delegated managers (reserve management bodies)
Organisational procedures may include:
organisational guidelines
workplace notices
Best practice requirements may include:
quality client service
quality system documentation
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
Stakeholders may include:
tenure holders (licensees, lessees)
Aboriginal people with an interest in an area
local population
general public
government organisations
Local Government councils
local Aboriginal land council
rural land protection board
delegated managers (reserve management bodies)
Organisational procedures may include:
organisational guidelines
workplace notices
Best practice requirements may include:
quality client service
quality system documentation
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
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
PSPGOV309A Address client needs
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)
assistance in processing Aboriginal land claims/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 guidelines relating to the processing of Aboriginal land claims/applications
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when processing Aboriginal land claims/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 processing Aboriginal land claims/applications, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
assistance in processing Aboriginal land claims/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:
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
PSPGOV309A Address client needs
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)
assistance in processing Aboriginal land claims/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 guidelines relating to the processing of Aboriginal land claims/applications
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when processing Aboriginal land claims/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 processing Aboriginal land claims/applications, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
assistance in processing Aboriginal land claims/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J279 | PSP30412 | Certificate III in Government (Land Administration) | Qualification |