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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

finding information in systems databases and other sources

searching historical records

filing and retrieving organisational records

retrieving spatial and textual information from electronic information systems

obtaining a copy of a land title

determining ownership and tenure

consulting with Indigenous people and expert advisers

responding to diversity including gender and disability

generating documentation to organisational standards

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety environment antidiscrimination and diversity in the context of native title investigations and nonclaimant applications

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation policies and procedures relating to CrownState land and native title claims

the different types of organisational records that need to be noted or updated and in what circumstances

organisational delegations

cultural and heritage factors that might affect land use

Aboriginal customs and culture relevant to native title

sources of historical records relating to land tenures and ways to access them

public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environment in the context of native title investigations and nonclaimant applications

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

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Value diversity

PSPGOV408A Value diversity

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

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

native title investigations and preparation of nonclaimant applications undertaken in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to native title investigations and preparation of nonclaimant applications

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when undertaking native title investigations and preparing nonclaimant applications

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 undertaking native title investigations and preparing nonclaimant applications including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

native title investigations and preparation of nonclaimant applications undertaken in a range of 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 or more of

case studies

demonstration

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor 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

Data sources may include:

Information may be gathered from:

Information may be held:

Organisational procedures may include:

A non-claimant application may include:

Legislation, policy and procedures may include:

Follow-up action after approval may include: