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.
Land tenure/ownership report may be for:
land authorities/boards or equivalent structures
land managers
extinguishment of native title
breach of conditions
obtaining a legal opinion
refusal/recommendation of an application
determining the type of tenure
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
procedures manual
office practice guidelines
workplace notices
computer training manuals
Organisational procedures may include:
regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic applications
Tenure conditions/covenants may include:
access
clearing
community use
conservation
cultivation
extraction
grazing
insurance indemnity
lease and development conditions
limitations of use
multi use
preservation
rental
royalties
services
sub-leasing
subdivision
term of tenure
water access
Preparation of conditions/covenants may include:
drafting
setting by standard tenure documentation
selecting additional conditions from a standard list
having drafting completed by legal personnel
site specific conditions
compliance with legislation
Rental may be:
calculated
determined after referral to licensed valuer, Valuer General etc
charitable organisations
commercial
community purposes
concessional
government-held tenures
industrial
non-commercial
public utilities
residential
rural
Legislation, policy and procedures may include:
legislation related to Crown land, State land or public land administration, in particular Commonwealth Native Title Act 1993, regulations, and Wik amendments
public sector legislation such as equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, diversity, occupational health and safety
privacy legislation and freedom of information
public sector standards
organisational standards
quality standards
jurisdictional and organisational code/s of practice and code/s of ethics
Organisational standards may include:
industry standards
land titles office standards
Advice on tenure administration may include:
interpretation of legislation
survey matters
tenure conditions and covenants
plan approval and registration
departmental policy
waiver of land assessment
waiver of fees
explanation of processes and policies
royalty rates for extractive industries
enclosure permits
conversions
lease/licence termination

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:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPGOV408A Value diversity
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPLEGN401A Encourage 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)
tenure application investigations undertaken 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 tenure application investigations
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when undertaking tenure application investigations
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 undertaking tenure application investigations, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
tenure application investigations undertaken 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