Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage and support the provision of accommodation services for a range of international clients, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations in relation to accommodation services. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals managing client accommodation services for a range of international clients in an international education provider context. They could work in the administration of education programs and projects in organisations from one or more international education sectors (schools, English language training organisations, vocational education and training, higher education, postgraduate education). These organisations could be onshore or offshore and could be public or private. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Manage communication and information in relation to accommodation for international clients |
1.1. Define and document roles and responsibilities in relation to accommodation services for international clients in an international education organisation 1.2. Identify appropriate accommodation options for international clients 1.3. Identify and communicate accommodation services policy and procedures to international clients and other stakeholders 1.4. Consult with international clients and other stakeholders about accommodation needs 1.5. Identify and record details of accommodation needs of individual international students 1.6. Make available current information on appropriate accommodation options including details of facilities and services of accommodation providers 1.7. Establish and implement processes for dissemination, review and update of accommodation-related information 1.8. Evaluate changing needs and lifestyles of international clients and associated accommodation requirements, and provide appropriate advice |
2. Implement organisational policies and procedures for managing accommodation for international clients |
2.1. Examine and evaluate accommodation policies 2.2. Establish procedures for managing accommodation in view of trends in international client demand 2.3. Establish procedures for determining and reviewing suitability of appropriate accommodation options to meet the needs of a range of international clients 2.4. Identify and implement improvements for policies and procedures, as approved in line with organisational procedures |
3. Manage accommodation placements for international clients |
3.1. Establish and implement processes to compile and maintain accurate information about appropriate accommodation options to meet the needs of a range of international clients 3.2. Discuss options with clients and colleagues, and arrange visits to accommodation providers including pre-placement visits 3.3. Establish processes for feedback from international clients, providers and staff on suitability and quality of accommodation services and facilities 3.4. Implement procedures to monitor and supervise accommodation facilities as applicable 3.5. Receive and act on reports on accommodation services and facilities, and disseminate reports according to organisational policies and procedures |
4. Facilitate legislative compliance by staff, providers and clients regarding accommodation for international clients |
4.1. Make available relevant legislative documents to accommodation providers, international clients and staff as required 4.2. Prepare presentations to accommodation providers in relation to their obligations under relevant legislation 4.3. Establish processes for assessing accommodation provision for clients under 18 years of age 4.4. Ensure policy and grievance procedures are compliant with relevant legislative and regulatory compliance requirements , and clearly communicated to international clients, accommodation providers and staff 4.5. Establish strategies for the continuous improvement of accommodation services |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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International clients may include: |
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Appropriate accommodation options may include: |
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Relevant legislative documents may include: |
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Relevant legislative and regulatory compliance requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Administration - Educational Administration |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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