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Unit of competency details

PSPLND003 - Assess Crown land (Release 1)

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DeletedDeleted from PSP Public Sector Training Package02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPLAND401A - Assess Crown landUnit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.06/Mar/2016

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1 1 (this release) 07/Mar/2016

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 031101 Surveying  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 031101 Surveying  09/Aug/2016 
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Comments

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This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPLAND401A Assess Crown land.

  • Unit code updated
  • Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards
  • All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to assess Crown or State land in order to deal with the public land. It includes inspecting the land, liaising with stakeholders, preparing a land assessment report and reviewing public submissions.

This unit applies to those working as land surveyors.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Public land administration

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Inspect land 

1.1 Identify the purpose of the assessment to determine land evaluation criteria.

1.2 Gather the information required to identify and locate the area to be inspected.

1.3 Issue notifications of inspections.

1.4 Determine location of the site in the field.

1.5 Inspect site and conduct assessment.

2. Liaise with stakeholders 

2.1 Identify all stakeholders involved in the process.

2.2 Reference stakeholders where appropriate.

2.3 Identify issues associated with the land in consultation with expert advisers.

3. Prepare land assessment report 

3.1 Gather and document existing published information and field information.

3.2 Use an inventory to assess the land’s capability according to prescribed land evaluation criteria.

3.3 Identify the most suitable uses for the land and list the preferred use/s.

3.4 State recommendations based on the assessment, the policies relating to the land and the reason for the assessment in the report.

4. Review public submissions 

4.1 Register all submissions received in relation to the assessment and evaluate their content.

4.2 Review assessment based on the information provided in the submissions.

4.3 Make changes to the assessment as required.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPLAND401A Assess Crown land.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

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These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

  • Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

  • interpreting legislation and policies
  • investigating land ownership and tenure
  • undertaking historical search
  • interpreting a survey plan, map and aerial photos
  • using a compass and/or geographic positioning system
  • locating and identifying survey marks
  • measuring distances
  • estimating areas
  • evaluating land capability and suitability
  • communicating orally with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • accessing and interpreting information from natural resource databases
  • preparing a natural resource inventory

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

  • legislative and organisational work health and safety requirements for working in the field
  • legislation, policies and procedures for land assessments
  • geomorphology and geological processes
  • land management practices and principles
  • vegetation identification and classification
  • mathematics relating to measurement
  • animal identification
  • stocking rates
  • survey techniques
  • soil classification
  • land evaluation criteria
  • heritage requirements of land assessments
  • Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal cultural heritage requirements of land assessments
  • sustainability and environmental requirements
  • interpretation of planning documents
  • organisational delegations

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

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