Unit Outline

This unit addresses the potential for land surveyors to incorporate land use planning principles and techniques into their professional work and focuses on a number of key planning issues that affect practicing land surveyors. Emphasis is placed on understanding Tasmania's statutory planning regimes and the Resource Management and Planning System. Considerable attention is paid to the creation, interpretation, critical analysis and comprehension of planning schemes and development applications, since these are central to much of the day-to-day business of planning. This unit is a core component of the educational requirements of the Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board.

Attendance at the Wed 9th April site visit will be helpful for those who would not normally attend class.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Evaluate statutory planning processes and legal principles associated with plan making, implementation and administration.
2	Apply relevant acts, regulations, and policies to assess typical plan making
3	Recommend planning actions that are sympathetic to social, physical, and statutory contexts.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Flexible delivery of this unit has been made possible because of previous student input.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Planner's report	Week 14	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Representation	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Weekly content analysis	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	LO1

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Planner's report

Task Description:

Based on the development scenario in MyLO, you will describe the planning process and statutory and strategic tools that are being used in the approvals pathway.

Task Length:

1000-1500 words

Due Date:

Week 14 (01/Jun/2025)

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate statutory planning processes for the major case study, applying relevant acts and policies.	LO1, LO2
2	Identified the issues that are in dispute, using evidence and correctly identified the corresponding provisions. of the planning scheme	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Clarity of your argument, including correct format and clear expression. Refer to your sources of information and construct a clear argument.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Representation

Task Description:

A representation is the planning term for formal input during public consultation. If you work as a planning consultant, you will need to write representations for clients. Based on a development scenario provided, write a letter to the relevant planning authority stating your views. There is no right content in terms of what angle you take, but the details about the proposed development outlined in the application must be correct. Your comments must be based on the planning scheme and should be supported by evidence where possible.

Task Length:

1000-1500 words

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description (30/Mar/2025)

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identified how the development relates to you, how it may affect you or the issues you are concerned with, including whether you support or oppose it, or any conditions which may overcomes your concerns.	LO1
2	Explained development, relevant planning scheme and regulatory instruments, timeframe for comment, use class, any zones and codes and any other provisions that apply.	LO1, LO3
3	Referred to sources of information and made clear distinction between your opinion and factual (referenced) material.	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Weekly content analysis

Task Description:

Weekly post vary in nature and include interpreting planning news, activities in The LIST, discussing planning strategies, and discussing the scholarly literature.

There is no specific due date for this ongoing assessment of your engagement with the weekly content. Please see the description in MyLO.

Task Length:

On campus students complete the weekly task in at least 10 of 13 weeks of semester. Distance students post 200 words (max) weekly in at least 10 of 13 weeks of semester.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Integrated learning about case studies and planning news with planning process and legal principles.	LO1
2	Cited the relevant legislation and planning instruments, and planning process.	LO1
3	Evaluated the relevant history, political, social or technical context.	LO1

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.