Overview
Develops and implements plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advises on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks
- compiling and analysing data on economic, legal, political, cultural, demographic, sociological, physical and environmental factors affecting land use
- conferring with government authorities, communities, Architects, social scientists, Legal Professionals, and planning, development and environmental specialists
- devising and recommending use and development of land, and presenting narrative and graphic plans, programs and designs to groups and individuals
- advising governments and organisations on urban and regional planning and resource planning
- reviewing and evaluating environmental impact reports
- staying up-to-date with changes in building and zoning codes, regulations and other legal issues
- may serve as mediators in disputes over planning proposals and projects
- may speak at public meetings and appear before government to explain planning proposals
Specialisations
- Land Planner
- Town Planner
- Traffic and Transport Planner
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
10 courses found.
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LGA60200: Advanced Diploma of Local Government (Planning and Management of the Physical Environment)
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LGA50508: Diploma of Local Government (Planning)
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LGA50504: Diploma of Local Government (Planning)
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40522SA: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Spatial Information Services
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40521SA: Vocational Graduate Diploma of Spatial Information Services
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22627VIC: Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
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22477VIC: Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
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22268VIC: Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
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21953VIC: Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
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10020NAT: Course in Risk-Based Land Use Planning
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