PSPLND013Investigate tenure and land use history

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What an assessment for PSPLND013 must cover

34 assessable components: 6 elements (20 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify land.

  • 1.1Obtain sufficient details to identify map, plan or aerial photo containing the area of land.
  • 1.2Locate area of land on map, plan or aerial photo using information gathered.

2 Read plans and maps.

  • 2.1Establish purpose of plan and map.
  • 2.2Identify the type of information that can be obtained from different types of plans and maps.
  • 2.3Obtain information from plan and map to suit intended purpose.

3 Search public land records.

  • 3.1Establish the purpose for investigation of tenure and land use history to determine level of detail required.
  • 3.2Access and search electronic data sources.
  • 3.3Identify key repositories and access data sources and historic records to obtain information relating to identified land.
  • 3.4Conduct consultations to identify and corroborate tenure and land use information.
  • 3.5Source and analyse all available land records related to the area and compile evidence in accordance with purpose of the investigation.

4 Interpret information.

  • 4.1Interpret legislation relevant to the jurisdiction.
  • 4.2Interpret information in tenure related and land use documentation.
  • 4.3Obtain expert assistance for interpretation.
  • 4.4Identify and analyse evidence of past and present tenure and land use.

5 Record investigation findings.

  • 5.1Compile chronology of tenure and land use history to address the purpose of investigation.
  • 5.2Record history to suit intended purpose and audience.
  • 5.3Present findings in required format.

6 Organise plans and diagrams.

  • 6.1Establish the purpose of plan or diagram.
  • 6.2Access and obtain information and resources required to arrange diagram or plan.
  • 6.3Check diagram or plan and confirm that it suits the intended purpose.

Performance evidence

  • research data repositories, including: libraries and archives, microfiche or digitised record systems
  • interpret each of the following: tenure documents, correspondence about land use history, maps, plans, gazettes
  • assess facts where interpretation is required
  • produce accurate reports, setting out factual information in logical sequence

Knowledge evidence

  • organisation’s spatial and textual information systems, databases and archival storage(s)
  • land tenure legislation, tenure types and the effect of these
  • maps, plans, title documents and related legal matter
  • sources of historical information and how to access them
  • principles of evidence-based decision making
  • legislation, policies and procedures relating to the investigation of land use and tenure history

Foundation skills

  • Reading skills: interpret legislation, instruments, organisational policies and procedures relating to tenure and land use history.
  • Writing skills: correspond with internal personnel, applicants and stakeholders on factual and technical matters to gather required information; use factual information to complete required records and report findings.
  • Oral communication skills: listen and respond to stakeholder enquiries including in consultative frameworks; ask open and closed questions to gather and confirm land tenure and historical use.
  • Numeracy skills: read, interpret, use, and discuss geometric, geospatial and measurement information embedded in maps; address requirements in chronological order.

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What does an assessment tool for PSPLND013 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPLND013 needs to address all 34 unit components: 6 elements with 20 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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