Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to provide effective leadership in the property industry. It requires the ability to model high standards of performance and behaviour, and positively influence individuals and work teams. It requires knowledge of applicable financial, legal and procedural requirements relevant to the property industry. 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 leadership roles within the property industry. |
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 Model high standards of performance . |
1.1 Own work practices model high standards of performance and ethics in providing property services according to organisational , legislative , financial and procedural requirements . 1.2 Property services and work practices are planned and implemented according to client and organisational values and requirements. 1.3 Work practices reflect an understanding of and respect for individual differences, and are adapted as appropriate to meet specific needs of relevant people . |
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1.4 Individual and team efforts and contributions are encouraged, valued and rewarded according to organisational requirements. 1.5 Breaches of organisational codes of ethics and practices are recognised and reported according to organisational and industry standards and procedures. |
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2 Interpret and comply with financial , legislative and procedural requirements . |
2.1 Financial, legislative and procedural requirements relevant to property services are identified and accessed according to organisational requirements. 2.2 Key financial, legislative and procedural principles relating to organisational values and requirements are identified and interpreted. 2.3 Information relevant to property services is identified and assessed according to organisational requirements. 2.4 Own interpretation and application of financial, legislative and procedural requirements are confirmed with relevant people to ensure consistency. 2.5 Situations requiring specialist advice are identified and assistance is sought as required according to organisational procedures. |
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3 Facilitate commitment to workplace change . |
3.1 Opinions and suggestions on improving work practices are encouraged to facilitate participation in change processes. 3.2 Goals and objectives of change are communicated clearly and promptly to individuals and teams. 3.3 Business equipment and technology are used to manage and provide access to information on progress towards objectives of change. 3.4 Mentoring and coaching are provided to support individuals and groups through introduction of change. 3.5 Decisions to overcome problems in implementation of change are made in consultation with relevant people. 3.6 Effective relations and communications are maintained with clients and colleagues during process of change. |
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4 Develop and maintain professional competence . |
4.1 Own professional development is maintained in consultation with relevant people according to organisational requirements. 4.2 Feedback from clients and colleagues is used to determine professional competency and quality of performance, and to identify key areas for improvement in providing property services. 4.3 Personal knowledge and skills in providing property services are assessed against competency standards and other relevant benchmarks to determine professional development needs and priorities. 4.4 Strategies to maintain currency of professional competency in providing effective property services are identified, planned and implemented. 4.5 Professional networks are participated in to identify and build relationships with relevant individuals and organisations in the property industry to obtain and maintain personal knowledge. |
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 providing effective leadership in the property industry. 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. |
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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 services may relate to: |
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Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in: |
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Legislative , financial and procedural requirements may be outlined and reflected in: |
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Clients may include: |
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Specific needs may relate to: |
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Relevant people may include: |
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Codes of ethics and practice may relate to: |
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Information may relate to: |
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Specialist advice may be sought from: |
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Change may relate to: |
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Business equipment and technology may include: |
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Mentoring and coaching may relate to: |
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Professional development strategies may include: |
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Feedback may include: |
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Competency standards and other relevant benchmarks may relate to: |
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Professional networks may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Property development, sales and management |
Competency field
Competency field |
Property operations and development |