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Investigate tenure and land use history

Investigate tenure and land use history

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLAND302A
State Code
C8180
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the competency to undertake a tenure and land use history. It includes identifying land, reading plans/maps, searching records, interpreting information, recording investigation findings and organising plans/diagrams.In practice, investigation of tenure and land use history 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. Identify land
  • 1.1 Sufficient details are obtained to identify the map, plan or aerial photo containing the area of land.
  • 1.2 The map, plan or aerial photo is obtained using organisational procedures.
  • 1.3 The area of land is located on the map, plan and aerial photo using the information gathered.
2. Read plans/maps
  • 2.1 The purpose of the plan or map is established.
  • 2.2 The type of information that can be obtained from the different types of plans and maps is identified.
  • 2.3 Information is obtained from the plan or map to suit the intended purpose.
3. Search public land records
  • 3.1 The purpose for the investigation of tenure and/or land use history is established to determine the level of detail required.
  • 3.2 Electronic data sources are accessed and searched in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  • 3.3 Key repositories are identified and data sources and historic records are accessed to obtain information relating to the identified land.
  • 3.4 Consultations are conducted when necessary to identify/corroborate tenure and/or land use information.
  • 3.5 All available land records related to the area are sourced and analysed and evidence is compiled in accordance with the purpose of the investigation.
4. Interpret information
  • 4.1 Legislation relevant to the jurisdiction is interpreted.
  • 4.2 Information in tenure-related and land use documentation is interpreted.
  • 4.3 Expert assistance is obtained for interpretation as required.
  • 4.4 Evidence of past and present tenure and/or land use is identified and analysed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
5. Record investigation findings
  • 5.1 Accurate chronology of tenure and/or land use history is compiled with sufficient detail to meet the purpose for which the investigation was conducted.
  • 5.2 History is recorded in a format and style to suit the intended purpose and audience.
  • 5.3 Investigation is conducted and findings are presented in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
6. Organise plans/diagrams
  • 6.1 The purpose of the plan or diagram is established.
  • 6.2 The information and resources required to arrange for the diagram or plan are accessed and obtained.
  • 6.3 The diagram or plan is checked to see that it suits the intended purpose and is in accordance with legislation and accepted organisational practices.
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.
Organisational procedures may include:
statutory and regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic application
The purpose of a plan may be:
to calculate an area and show dimensions
to identify abutments
to use as a diagram to process an application
Plans may include:
detailed survey plans
compiled plans
limited folio plans
non-certified survey plans
data plans
Maps may include:
parish maps (current and cancelled)
topographical maps
county maps
tourist maps
town maps
topographical plans (particularly reserves)
spatial information systems
Type of information that can be obtained:
areas
dimensions
road and street names
names of watercourses
reference marks
permanent marks
corner marks
topographical information
date
grid references
contours
north points
covenant details
location of bores, buildings
gazette details
Electronic data sources may include:
departmental systems
databases
files
archives
Key repositories may include:
public libraries
archives
storage
Data sources and historical records may include:
cancelled maps
cancelled public plans
certificates of titles
certified plans
correspondence files
Crown allotments
Crown leases
Crown surveys
deeds registers
deposited plans
electronic records
files - policy statutory planning and land files
gazette notices
government authorities
guidelines
Hansard
historical records
instruments registered against title
Internet
land accounts
legal precedents
Local Government
maps
newspapers
original plans
plans
public libraries
reserve plans
resumption plans
television
tenure cards
tenure documents
Territory Plan/s (ACT jurisdiction)
titles
Information may be affected by:
geographic location (coastal site tenure histories may be more complicated than for inland sites due to more intensive settlement history)
legibility
state of repair
survival of files (some key information may have been destroyed or lost)
Evidence may include:
dimensions
areas
pencil notes
dates
colours
map or plan notations
names
lot or portion number
plan numbers
watercourses
gazette details
guardbook details
land grants
certificates of title
folio identifiers
Legislation may include:
jurisdictional
earlier legislation
repealed Acts
regulations
Documentation may include:
tenure documents
gazettals
plans
files
correspondence
Crown leases and instruments
notification of decisions
Expert assistance may include:
surveyors
cartographers
archivists
historians
legal advisers
persons with historical knowledge of issue (corporate knowledge)
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
organisational standards
quality standards
jurisdictional and organisational code/s of practice and code/s of ethics
planning policy
zoning policy
Territory Plan/s (ACT jurisdiction)
Diagrams may include:
spatial printouts
digital printouts
freehand sketches
parts of parish maps
parts of topographical maps
enlargements/reductions of survey plans
Required resources may include:
skilled persons to undertake plan preparation
Arranging for plans/diagrams may include:
undertaking the preparation of plans
arranging for preparation of plans by others
Accepted organisational practices may be:
organisational standards
statutory requirements
manual
computer generated
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
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector
FPIFGM147A Read and interpret maps
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)
investigation of tenure and land use history 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 the investigation of land use and tenure history
access to land information system/s
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when investigating land use and tenure history
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 investigating land use and tenure history, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
investigation of tenure and land use history 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
demonstration
portfolios
projects
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
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWU72 PSPLND001 Investigate tenure and land use history Unit of competency