ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Record and distribute information

1.1 Records and reference material are updated and maintained.

1.2 Documents and information associated with an Aboriginal land claim are gathered and directed following organisational procedures and best practice requirements.

2. Review claim submissions

2.1 Claim submission submitted is checked for completeness.

2.2 The material contained in the submission is investigated to ensure its technical content is correct.

2.3 The claim is reviewed to ensure current legislation and policies relating to claims have been fully considered.

2.4 Evidence interpretation is reviewed to ensure it complies with legislative requirements.

2.5 A check is made to ensure any legal precedent relating to the claim has been identified and considered.

2.6 Submissions requiring further information or amendments are returned with an explanatory note clearly outlining the additional requirements.

3. Prepare ministerial correspondence

3.1 Claim details and documented evidence are provided in ministerial documents that are clear, concise and technically correct .

3.2 Recommendations are based on evidence provided and legislative requirements.

3.3 Minister's draft response is prepared in accordance with organisational guidelines.

3.4 Documentation is signed by personnel with delegated authority and directed to the appropriate person/s.

4. Issue post determination instructions

4.1 Post determination instructions based on the review of the claim are ascertained.

4.2 Actions required to effect a successful claim are documented and directed to the appropriate personnel, following organisational practices and procedures.

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

interpreting legislation, regulations, policies and practices relating to public land management

maintaining claims register

preparing ministerial submissions and briefs

authorising surveys

providing advice on procedural matters

examining submissions from regions

interpreting aerial photographs

liaising with Aboriginal land councils

utilising mapping systems

exercising judgment

making decisions

accessing computer information systems

archiving and maintaining reference material

assessing responses of stakeholders

reviewing and updating procedures

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

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

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislation and regulations relating to public land administration, native title, land management and development

Aboriginal land claim records that are kept and updated

processes and protocols for submissions to the Minister

organisational delegations

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

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

PSPGOV505A Promote diversity

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV513A Refine complex workplace documents

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)

coordination of Aboriginal land claims/applications 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 coordination of Aboriginal land claims/applications

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when coordinating Aboriginal land claims/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 coordinating Aboriginal land claims/applications, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

coordination of Aboriginal land claims/applications 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

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.

Records and reference material may be:

titles

plans

claims register

Documents and information associated with an Aboriginal claim may be:

title searches

plan searches

land tenure and ownership

Organisational procedures may be:

regulatory requirements

industry practices

manual or electronic applications

Best practice requirements may include:

quality client service

quality system documentation

Ministerial documents may be:

submissions to Minister for approval/rejection

ministerial briefing notes

advice to Minister

Post determination instructions may be:

issue of a survey instruction

presentation of titles to successful claimants

issue notice for non-successful claims

recording determinations