Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required in the conduct and administration of straightforward property law matters. A range of legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice may apply to this unit at the time of endorsement, depending on job roles and jurisdictions. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who apply knowledge of a range of principles in property law matters. Its application in the workplace will be determined by the job role of the individual and the legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions. |
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. Define nature of property law |
1.1. Source legislation , regulations and policies relevant to property law 1.2. Outline difference between real and personal property and make distinctions about their method of transfer 1.3. Identify titles of ownership and their legal implications 1.4. Identify types of mortgages, their legal implications, processes for obtaining and discharging them, and the rights of mortgagees |
2. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of property law matters |
2.1. Identify parties involved in buying and selling a property and their respective roles 2.2. Identify steps involved in buying and selling a property |
3. Prepare documentation associated with property law matters, including costing |
3.1. Obtain relevant documents from authorities and service providers 3.2. Ensure documentation associated with sale or purchase of property is prepared according to organisation's policies and procedures 3.3. Determine types of costs in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements for costing legal services 3.4. Draft leases according to instructions 3.5. Identify the duties of lessor and lessee 3.6. Ensure documentation is reviewed and signed off by designated person |
4. Facilitate file administration |
4.1. Arrange meetings and conferences as appropriate 4.2. Register and lodge relevant documents with land titles and other relevant government agencies 4.3. Check documentation and maintain file according to organisation's policies and procedures 4.4. Attend to post-settlement procedures |
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 ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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 units:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
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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Legislation , regulations and policies may include: |
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Titles of ownership must include: |
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Parties involved in buying and selling a property may include: |
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Steps involved in buying and selling a property may include: |
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Relevant documents include: |
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Authorities and service providers include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Organisation's policies and procedures may include: |
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Designated person may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Administration - legal administration |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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