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Manage native title future act processes

Manage native title future act processes

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLAND503A
State Code
C8199
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the competency to assess a project in terms of the future act regime of the Native Title Act 1993 including preparation of procedural notices and coordinating agreement negotiations. It includes assessing a future act, observing procedural requirements, coordinating processes for indigenous land use agreements, recording outcomes and monitoring compliance.In practice, managing native title future act processes may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as working ethically, complying with legislation, coordinating and using resources, undertaking research and analysis.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess a future act
  • 1.1 The nature of the future act is identified.
  • 1.2 Legislative provisions relating to the future act are identified.
  • 1.3 Assessment is conducted and documented in accordance with legislative provisions, organisational policy and procedures.
2. Observe procedural requirements
  • 2.1 Procedural notices are prepared and issued to native title applicants and representative bodies.
  • 2.2 Comments and submissions are received and assessed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  • 2.3 Stakeholders are advised of outcomes of assessment in accordance with legislative requirements.
  • 2.4 Good faith negotiations are conducted and assessed against criteria.
  • 2.5 Recommendations are made for either project approval or additional negotiation.
3. Coordinate processes for indigenous land use agreements
  • 3.1 The jurisdiction's interests are presented and addressed in negotiations on indigenous land use agreements.
  • 3.2 Good faith negotiations are ensured and agreement on desired outcomes from negotiating parties is obtained.
4. Record outcomes and monitor compliance
  • 4.1 The effect on native title rights and interests of all future acts is recorded in the organisation's information systems.
  • 4.2 Conditions included within registered agreements are monitored and adhered to.
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.
Evidence for an assessment may include:
native title application material
cadastral records
government gazettes
aerial photography
maps
development plans
tenure records
field reports
Organisational procedures may include:
statutory and regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic applications
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
office practice guidelines
computer training manuals
executive directives
court or tribunal directions
Stakeholder may be:
native title holders
traditional owners
native title applicants
Aboriginal people with an interest in an area
representative bodies
State/Territory governments
private developers
National Native Title Tribunal
community interest groups
Local Government
Information systems may include:
Federal Government registers
State Government registers
other public registers including those maintained by academic institutions
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
PSPLAND501A Review planning documents and environmental assessments
PSPLAND502A Develop and market public land
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)
management of native title future act processes 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 management of native title future act processes
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when managing native title future act processes
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 managing native title future act processes, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
management of native title future act processes 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
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
No information
State Code National Code Title Type
J307 PSP51012 Diploma of Government (Land Administration) Qualification