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Perform minor development assessments

Perform minor development assessments

Unit of competency
National Code
LGAPLA002
State Code
ODA45
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/07/2021
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
02/07/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required for development planning including planning and conducting site inspections and assessing minor development applications. This unit applies to individuals who work in local government.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assessment.
  • 1.1. Plan, schedule and conduct pre-application meeting with prospective applicant.
  • 1.2. Receive, interpret and review minor development application for completeness.
  • 1.3. Consult with applicant to resolve identified administrative inconsistencies and gaps.
  • 1.4. Confirm application is within delegated authority and refer applications outside delegated authority to supervisor.
2. Perform preliminary assessment.
  • 2.1. Interpret and apply planning legislation, schemes and instruments to identify conformance issues and risks.
  • 2.2. Coordinate and communicate with statutory authorities and other parties to gather and confirm assessment information.
  • 2.3. Prepare and issue public notification according to statutory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.4. Refer application to statutory and non-statutory requirements.
  • 2.5. Receive, interpret and analyse submissions from interested parties and objectors to identify development issues.
3. Visit site.
  • 3.1. Review minor development application impacts to determine need for site inspection.
  • 3.2. Review application information to identify site visit health and safety hazards and risks, assess risks and implement risk controls.
  • 3.3. Plan, schedule and conduct site visit to inspect site for development impacts.
  • 3.4. Record site inspection outcomes according to organisational procedures.
4. Perform and report on final assessment.
  • 4.1. Negotiate with applicants and interested parties to resolve identified issues and maximise development outcomes.
  • 4.2. Review minor development application amendments to confirm preconditions for development consent are met.
  • 4.3. Document assessment report and recommendation and submit to officer authorised to make determination.
  • 4.4. Prepare planning approval and conditions documentation and notify applicant of assessment decision.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BGO7 LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government Qualification