Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Requests may include:
copies of plans
complaints
local government requirements
problems
property requirements
technical advice
verbal (face to face or telephone)
written.
Jurisdiction and ability may include:
copyright
freedom of information
local government policy
relevant building and planning legislation
state, territory and federal Acts and policies.
Response may include:
verbal
written.
Research may include:
checking local government reports
literature survey
obtaining telephone information
statutory controls.
Information may include:
boundary dimensions
design information:
digital
hard copy plans
maps
written instructions
land title
topographic features.
Professional advice may include:
builders
engineers
statutory authorities
surveyors
town planners.
Design may include:
digital information
hard copy plans
maps.
Appropriate application documentation:
is determined by local government.
Client may include:
builder
developer
land owner
local government representative
organisational representative
private citizen.
Physical constraints may include:
drainage, including:
lot drainage
road pavement drainage
easements
public reserve requirements
sediment control
sewerage control.
Environmental impact may include:
contamination of soil, groundwater and surface water
erosion
leakage of chemicals.
Engineering aspects in subdivision design may include:
design engineering criteria requirements for:
crossfalls
cul de sacs
cycleways
gradients
intersections
kerb returns
road widths
theory notes
design methods using contours information
detail assessment of an approved set of examinations
engineering design requirements for:
lot drainage
road pavement drainage
location of utility services within the footpath area and to proposed lots
preparation of:
information to be shown
plan types
preliminary design plans
provision for alteration of existing services for:
easement requirements
public reserve requirements
sediment control
typical utility service allocations
provision for sewerage
typical drafting standards for plans.
OHS may include:
Australian standards
development of site safety plan
identification of potential hazards
inspection of work sites
training staff in OHS requirements
use of equipment and signage.
Legislative requirements may include:
Australian standards
award and enterprise agreements
certification requirements
codes of practice
quality assurance requirements.
Organisational guidelines may include:
appropriate timelines
code of ethics
company policy
final product formats
formal design parameters
legislation relevant to the work or service function
manuals
OHS policies and procedures
personnel practices and guidelines outlining teamwork, work roles and responsibilities
requirements for data processing.
Legal and statutory standards may include:
aspects of cadastral law
common law and old system title
community title
crown land, alienation and native title
local government requirements
national standards
state statutes and regulations
subdivisions and deposited plans (including roads)
Torrens title system (indefeasibility and the need for registration), including:
caveat dealing
covenant dealing
easement dealing
lease dealing
mortgage dealing.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS4023A Facilitate effective spatial client relationships.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
accessing and interpreting design information to identify the components to be measured and monitored
meeting submission criteria requirements in a timely manner
knowledge of the components and requirements of the submission process.
Specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book
assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements
registered training provider of assessment services
relevant guidelines, regulations and codes of practice
suitable venue and equipment.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Context of assessment
Holistic: based on the performance criteria, evidence guide, range statement, and required skills and knowledge.
Method of assessment
Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).
Demonstrated competency in a range of situations, that may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information. If this is not practicable, observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment requires that the clients’ objectives and industry expectations are met. If the clients’ objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of surveying and spatial information services requirements to assess competency.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge (in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment, questions are to be identical).
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory.
Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (recognition of current competencies [RCC] or recognition of prior learning [RPL]), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.