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.
Applications for permitsmay include:
temporary permits to:
construct cross-over or temporary cross-over
connect services
conduct kerbside cafe
display goods for sale on footpath subdivision of buildings or land
planning
temporary or permanent structures
dwellings
dwelling additions or alterations
garages
carports
verandas
sheds
fences
swimming pools
reblocking and underpinning demolitions
park furniture removal vans on nature strip and or footpath
sell from roadside
store building materials on nature strip
Applicants may include:
property owners or agents
building practitioners
architects
builders
tenants
removalists
traders
business owners
engineers
utilities
Documentation may include:
application forms
plans
specifications
technical reports
structural computations
referral authority reports
endorsed authority plans
certificates of title
soil reports
home warranty insurance certificates
working drawings
property information certificates
flooding certificates
Registers may include:
statutory and non-statutory
manual and/or computerised

Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
check applications for compliance, accuracy and completeness
communicate with clients
process applications and issue permits in accordance with policies and procedures
maintain records of permits issued
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects of evidence and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace that should include:
records/filing system
telephone
council procedures