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.
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
Interests in land may include:
freehold interest
leasehold interest
easement
native title interest
Acquisition/withdrawal strategy may include:
compulsory:
taking
negotiated
surrender
land exchange
withdrawal under lease conditions
Organisational procedures may be:
regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic applications
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
office practice guidelines
workplace notices
computer training manuals
Interested parties may include:
traditional owners
native title applicants
legal representatives
Aboriginal people with an interest in an area
representative bodies
State/Territory/Federal governments
private developers
private land owners
National Native Title Tribunal
community interest groups
Local Governments
public
Type of compulsory acquisition/withdrawal may be:
public works
urban sites
non-urban sites
rural leases
Organisational standards may be:
industry standards, such as land titles office standards
Issues may include:
valuation
survey
planning
compensation
legal matters
technical issues
native title issues
Aboriginal heritage issues

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:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV505A Promote diversity
PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations
PSPGOV508A Manage conflict
PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management
PSPLEGN501B Promote 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)
land acquisition/withdrawals undertaken in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to land acquisition/withdrawals
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when undertaking land acquisitions/withdrawals
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 land acquisitions/withdrawals, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
land acquisition/withdrawals undertaken in a range of (2 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