Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select and coordinate a consultancy team to complete property projects. It requires the ability to administer project contracts; select, appoint and monitor contractors; and facilitate project processes. 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 selecting and coordinating a consultancy team to complete property projects. |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
||||
1 Determine project requirements . |
1.1 Project specifications and other relevant documentation are obtained and analysed to establish project requirements. 1.2 Consultative processes are used to negotiate and confirm contract requirements with relevant people according to organisational requirements . 1.3 Project plan is developed and contingencies are planned to ensure contract, client and organisational requirements are met. |
||||
1.4 Financial, physical and human resource requirements are identified and organised according to project plan and organisational requirements. 1.5 Draft documentation is reviewed to ensure accuracy and relevance of information and disseminated to relevant people for feedback . |
|||||
2 Assess and select contractors . |
2.1 Project information is reviewed and assessed to determine selection process and types of contractors required. 2.2 Selection criteria are developed according to project requirements, ensuring adherence to principles of value management . 2.3 Selection processes are implemented in line with agreed timeframes and organisational policies and procedures. 2.4 Contractor assessment, selection and appointment processes are conducted according to organisational and legislative requirements . 2.5 Selection decision is based on evaluation of sufficient evidence against specified selection criteria to enable a judgement to be made on the best candidate. |
||||
3 Monitor project . |
3.1 Project plan is monitored against contracts and work schedules to ensure completion occurs within designated timeframes. 3.2 Effective communication channels are used that facilitate regular and accurate communication flow and feedback. 3.3 Expenditure and resource usage are monitored to ensure objectives are achieved within project budgetary parameters. 3.4 Factors affecting achievement of scheduled work are identified and variations to schedules are negotiated as required. |
||||
4 Finalise project . |
4.1 Notification of completed project is received and checked against contract and work schedules according to organisational and legislative requirements. 4.2 Inspection is arranged according to organisational requirements to confirm project meets industry standards and contract and client requirements. |
||||
4.3 Faults, errors or omissions are identified and prompt remedial action is arranged according to organisational requirements. 4.4 Business equipment and technology are used to maintain relevant documentation securely and according to legislative and organisational requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
|
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
|
Required skills :
|
|
Required knowledge and understanding :
|
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 selecting and coordinating a consultancy team to complete property projects. 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:
|
|
|
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 activity and must include evidence relating to each of the 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.
Project may include activities which: |
|
Relevant documentation may include: |
|
Consultative processes may include: |
|
Relevant people may include: |
|
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in: |
|
Contingencies may include: |
|
Clients may include: |
|
Feedback may be sought from: |
|
Information may include: |
|
Selection process may include: |
|
Selection criteria may include: |
|
Principles of value management may include: |
|
Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in: |
|
Communication channels may include: |
|
Variations may relate to: |
|
Business equipment and technology may include: |
|
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Property development, sales and management |
Competency field
Competency field |
Property operations and development |