Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist people who are looking for or need assistance with housing and accommodation |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may be applied in a range of community services work contexts |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Develop an understanding of the Australian housing system |
1.1 Work with knowledge of the context within which the system of housing has developed in Australia 1.2 Apply knowledge of different levels of government and their role in the housing system 1.3 Maintain an understanding of current factors which impact on the provision of housing 1.4 Maintain awareness of ongoing changes over time in the Australian housing system and associated issues 1.5 Develop understanding of different consumers, their needs, complex issues and types of solutions available to address these needs and issues |
2. Apply understanding of different types of tenure |
2.1 Work with understanding of the levels of different types of tenures 2.2 Develop specialised knowledge of tenures in fields in which you work 2.3 Develop and apply knowledge of key stakeholders in these fields 2.4 Demonstrate an understanding of mix of tenures in geographic area in own work area |
3. Apply understanding of private rental system |
3.1 Work with understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements applying to the private rental sector 3.2 Develop and apply knowledge of common rental and leasing agreements and financing arrangements for rental properties 3.3 Develop and apply knowledge of management arrangements for rental properties 3.4 Develop and apply understanding of private rental sector stakeholder issues |
4. Provide assistance to clients with housing issues |
4.1 Apply knowledge of key agencies to provide referrals 4.2 Provide advice and assistance on housing options 4.3 Provide assistance to maintain tenancies 4.4 Demonstrate commitment to access and equity principles within the Australian housing system |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of 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. 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. |
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Context includes : |
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Different types of tenure include : |
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Fields may include : |
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A commitment to access and equity principles includes : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable