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Provide technical expertise
Provide technical expertise
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLAND505A
PSPLAND505A
State Code
C8201
C8201
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
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
60
Description
This unit covers the competency to provide technical expertise in relation to public land management. It includes interpreting complex legislation; advising on technical issues; contributing to the development of organisational policies, practices and procedures; preparing complex documents; and providing evidence in court on public land administration issues.In practice, providing technical expertise may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as working ethically, complying with legislation, coordinating and using resources, applying financial policies.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret complex legislation
- 1.1 The specific issues that are the subject of legislation interpretation are identified.
- 1.2 Legislation and other reference material relating to the specific issues identified are sourced.
- 1.3 The legislation is interpreted using the information sourced according to legal and organisational principles, policies and procedures.
- 1.4 Expert assistance is obtained from legal advisers as required.
- 1.5 A report/submission clearly outlining the results of the findings is prepared and circulated to the appropriate personnel/unit.
2. Advise on technical issues
- 2.1 Communications skills are utilised to establish the issues and the type of advice that is required.
- 2.2 Advice is only provided when qualified/delegated to give it.
- 2.3 Where advice is beyond one's level of expertise or delegation referrals are made in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 2.4 Advice is given appropriate to the issues that have been identified and is provided verbally or in a format to suit the client in accordance with organisational standards.
- 2.5 Advice is provided that is current, timely, accurate and satisfies client needs.
3. Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, protocols and practices
- 3.1 The need to develop or change organisational policies, protocols, practices and procedures is identified.
- 3.2 A contribution is made to the draft policy, protocols, practices and procedures being developed to meet the changes or shortfalls in previous policies, practices and procedures.
- 3.3 Input is provided after consultations are conducted with appropriate personnel on draft policy, protocols, practices and procedures in accordance with legislative, organisational and best practice requirements.
- 3.4 Suggested modifications on the draft policies, protocols, practices and procedures are provided following the consultation process as required in legislation, organisational protocols, policies and procedures and best practice.
- 3.5 After approval, the changes are recorded and circulated according to organisational requirements.
4. Prepare complex documents
- 4.1 Existing similar documents are reviewed as a basis for new documents.
- 4.2 Research is carried out to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
- 4.3 Document content and structure are reviewed and agreed as required.
5. Prepare evidence for court/tribunal
- 5.1 Detailed evidence is collected and collated.
- 5.2 Proceedings and protocols are adhered to in preparing evidence in accordance with the jurisdiction involved.
- 5.3 Precedents relevant to the procedures are identified.
- 5.4 A legal brief is prepared, where required, that identifies all relevant facts, sections of appropriate legislation, precedents, and provides detailed evidence and advice.
- 5.5 Submission is prepared that supports the organisation's interest.
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.
Complex legislation may relate to:
administration of Crown land
land management
environmental planning
Aboriginal land claims
administration of Crown roads
native title
conveyancing
statutory planning
Legislation and other reference material may include:
current Acts
past Acts
legal precedents
regulations
case histories
cancelled maps
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
office practice guidelines
workplace notices
computer training manuals
Advice on technical issues may include:
lease interpretation
tenures administration
reserves administration and management
roads administration and management
native title
Aboriginal land claims
tenure and ownership
map/survey plan preparation and investigation
land assessment
conveyancing
map/survey plan/aerial photo interpretation
environmental planning
land titles office procedures
Organisational standards may include:
industry standards
land titles office standards
Best practice requirements may include:
quality client service
quality system documentation
Documents may include:
reports
briefing notes
draft legal documents, such as:
memoranda of understanding
leases
licences
contracts
agreements
Document structure may include:
for legal documents:
operative part
premises
habendum
reddendum
covenants
schedules
definitions
appendices
for other documents:
according to organisational templates/requirements
Agreement may be required from:
senior management
government solicitor
Evidence may be:
verbal
written
Complex legislation may relate to:
administration of Crown land
land management
environmental planning
Aboriginal land claims
administration of Crown roads
native title
conveyancing
statutory planning
Legislation and other reference material may include:
current Acts
past Acts
legal precedents
regulations
case histories
cancelled maps
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
office practice guidelines
workplace notices
computer training manuals
Advice on technical issues may include:
lease interpretation
tenures administration
reserves administration and management
roads administration and management
native title
Aboriginal land claims
tenure and ownership
map/survey plan preparation and investigation
land assessment
conveyancing
map/survey plan/aerial photo interpretation
environmental planning
land titles office procedures
Organisational standards may include:
industry standards
land titles office standards
Best practice requirements may include:
quality client service
quality system documentation
Documents may include:
reports
briefing notes
draft legal documents, such as:
memoranda of understanding
leases
licences
contracts
agreements
Document structure may include:
for legal documents:
operative part
premises
habendum
reddendum
covenants
schedules
definitions
appendices
for other documents:
according to organisational templates/requirements
Agreement may be required from:
senior management
government solicitor
Evidence may be:
verbal
written
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
PSPFIN501A Apply public sector financial policies and processes
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
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)
provision of technical expertise 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 provision of technical expertise
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing technical expertise
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 providing technical expertise, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
provision of technical expertise 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
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
PSPFIN501A Apply public sector financial policies and processes
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
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)
provision of technical expertise 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 provision of technical expertise
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing technical expertise
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 providing technical expertise, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
provision of technical expertise 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 |