Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan and coordinate a property or facility inspection to evaluate its condition, worth and redevelopment requirements. It requires the ability to plan and document work activities effectively, monitor and conduct inspection tasks and record and report results of the inspection. The unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons working in the property industry, including in the real estate, business broking, stock and station agency and property operations and development sectors, in those States and Territories where these are regulated activities. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the work of those involved in planning and coordinating property and facility inspections to evaluate their condition, worth and redevelopment requirements. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 Plan property or facility inspection . |
1.1 Research and analysis are conducted of relevant property or facility information to determine status and occupancy details. 1.2 Context and purpose of inspection are determined in consultation with relevant people and according to organisational requirements . 1.3 Property or facility inspection plan is developed detailing a range of suitable inspection activities and time lines that accurately reflect client and organisational requirements. |
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1.4 Property or facility inspection plan is developed that is sufficiently flexible and adaptable to accommodate unforeseen contingencies that may arise. 1.5 Business equipment and technology are used to access, organise and monitor information according to applicable OHS and organisational requirements. 1.6 Property or facility access arrangements and approvals to conduct inspection are negotiated with relevant people according to legislative requirements and organisational procedures. |
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2 Conduct property or facility inspection . |
2.1 Property or facility is inspected according to inspection plan, ensuring all relevant aspects of the property or facility are sighted and noted. 2.2 Variations to inspection plan are determined and implemented to meet changing circumstances and improve service delivery. 2.3 Reliable inspection processes are used according to organisational requirements, making efficient use of time and resources. 2.4 Condition of features associated with property or facility is recorded according to industry and organisational requirements. 2.5 Situations requiring specialist advice are identified and assistance is sought as required according to organisational requirements. |
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3 Review and report inspection outcomes . |
3.1 Inspection outcomes are reported and reviewed against aims and objectives of activities outlined in inspection plan. 3.2 Recommendations and issues are prepared in required format according to organisational requirements and in a style and structure suitable for review and interpretation. 3.3 Feedback on client satisfaction with inspection outcomes is sought using valid methods and verifiable data according to organisational requirements. |
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3.4 Relevant documentation is completed and processed according to legislative and organisational requirements. 3.5 Information is securely maintained with due regard to client confidentiality and according to legislative and organisational requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required skills :
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Required knowledge and understanding :
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed through practical demonstration of planning and coordinating property or facility inspections to evaluate the condition, worth and redevelopment requirements of properties or facilities. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Resource implications for assessment include:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT
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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Property or facility information may include information relating to: |
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Status of property or facility may relate to: |
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Purpose of inspection may: |
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Relevant people may include: |
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Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in: |
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Clients may include: |
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Contingencies may include: |
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Business equipment and technology may include: |
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Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in: |
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Variations may include: |
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Inspection processes may relate to: |
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Conditions may include general state of repair and condition of: |
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Features may include: |
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Specialist advice may be sought from: |
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Feedback may be sought from: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Property development, sales and management |
Competency field
Competency field |
Property operations and development |