Unit of competency details

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to monitor the management of public reserves. It includes reviewing planning documents, carrying out reserve inspections, attending meetings, and preparing reports and submissions that involve reserve management.

In practice, monitoring reserves management may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as working ethically, complying with legislation, coordinating and using resources, etc.

This is a new unit of competency, added to the Public Land Administration  Competency field of the Training Package in 2004.

Employability skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements are the essential outcomes of the unit of competency.

Together, performance criteria specify the requirements for competent performance. Text in bold italics  is explained in the Range Statement following.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1 . Review planning documents for public reserves 

1.1 The purpose of the planning document  is established

1.2 The planning document is reviewed and assessed according to statutory and organisational procedures 

1.3 Documentation associated with the review is prepared and directed, following organisational best practice requirements

2 . Inspect reserves 

2.1 The need/reason to undertake the inspection  is confirmed

2.2 Inspection activities are undertaken in compliance with occupational health and safety legislative requirements

2.3 Issues that require action are identified and noted

2.4 The outcome of the inspection and actions to be implemented are documented and directed in accordance with organisational practices and procedures

3 . Attend meetings 

3.1 Information and resources required for the meeting  are ascertained and gathered prior to the meeting

3.2 The issues addressed at the meeting are communicated in a clear and concise manner

3.3 The matters dealt with at the meeting are confined to the listed agenda

3.4 The desired outcomes are successfully negotiated

3.5 Any required actions are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4 . Prepare submissions / reports 

4.1 The purpose of the submission /report  is established

4.2 Information is gathered and presented in accordance with the organisational procedures and standards

4.3 Submission/report is directed to the appropriate personnel for endorsement/approval

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Skill requirements 

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

writing reports to organisational standards

communicating with people of different ages, genders, culture and language backgrounds

resolving conflict

facilitating meetings

mediating during meetings

identifying risks to public safety on reserves

identifying land management problems

reading building plans

interpreting strategic planning/zoning documents

identifying public reserve issues in a development application

interpreting aerial photographs

applying public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of reserves management

Knowledge requirements 

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislation relating to Crown reserve administration and land management

planning legislation

strategic plans relating to reserves management

land management principles and practices

meeting procedures and protocols

conflict resolution

mediation/facilitation

site identification and location

building approvals

development applications

planning and land use/zoning principles

organisational delegations

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of reserves management

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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  unitsthat must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil 
• Co -requisite  unitsthat 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:

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLAND405A Administer public reserves

PSPLEGN401A Encourage 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)
• monitoring reserves management 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 reserves management
• case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when monitoring reserves management

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 monitoring reserves management, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
• monitoring reserves management 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

RANGE STATEMENT 

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 italics  in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Planning documents may be 

• plan of management
• environmental impact statement
• review of environmental effects
• subdivision application
• building application
• development application
• local environmental plan
• regional environmental plan

Organisational procedures may include 

• occupational health and safety requirements
• organisational policy with regard to public reserves inspection
• organisational policy in reviewing planning documents

Organisational procedures may be specified in 

• office practice guidelines
• workplace notices
• computer training manuals
• statutory regulations
• procedural manuals
• legislation

An inspection may be for 

• risk management
• land management issues
• funding application
• funding expenditure
• proposed development
• conflict resolution/mediation
• routine monitoring

Meetings may be for 

• focus group meeting
• user group meeting
• trust board
• committee of management ordinary meetings

A submission /report may be for 

• Minister's approval/concurrence
• application for funding
• risk assessment/management
• waiver of land assessment
• development approval
• land acquisition for a public purpose

Competency field 

Public Land Administration