Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the specific requirements of maintaining an accurate and effective property database. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit /s |
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 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 |
1. Maintain property-related information |
1.1. Correct record is identified and accessed. 1.2. Changes to record including eligibility for pensioner concession, are completed accurately and within appropriate time frame. 1.3. Any duplicate records are detected and deleted. 1.4. New records, together with necessary associated links and data, are added within appropriate time frame. 1.5. Historical records are maintained. |
2. Maintain valuation data |
2.1. Values are reconciled to categories of rates and valuer general valuations. 2.2. Relevant acts are considered in determining valuation used for rate calculation. 2.3. Subdivision plans are analysed to ensure new valuations are correctly allocated to new lots and cancelled valuations are deleted. 2.4. Revaluations are checked and processed and any inconsistencies are queried. 2.5. Consolidations or amalgamations are checked and allocated according to plans and their associated values are reconciled. |
3. Compile and maintain financial information |
3.1. Transactions are processed and reconciled within the system and to the general/costing ledger. 3.2. End of year reconciliations are completed to demonstrate that all properties are properly assessed and accounted for. 3.3. Notional yield return is completed accurately and is in line with statutory requirements. 3.4. Internal income estimates from rates and charges for the following year are completed according to council requirements. |
4. Ensure properties are correctly rated |
4.1. Available sources of property information are regularly accessed and inconsistencies or possible changes to rating category or rateable status are noted. 4.2. Suspected inconsistencies or applicable changes are followed up in accordance with council policies and within legislative requirements. 4.3. Properties entitled to rate concessions are checked and those no longer eligible for concessions are noted and updated. |
5. Prepare for land and environment court action as required |
5.1. Precedents are interpreted to enable appropriate recommendations to be made regarding the possibility of successful court action. 5.2. Information to support court action if required is prepared clearly, accurately and within appropriate time frame. |
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Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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Overview of assessment requirements |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated. |
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered |
Maintenance of property-related information and valuation data. Completion of required financial records and reports. Demonstrated understanding of relevant requirements of local government legislation and acts relating to valuation of land. Understanding of land and environment court process. |
Context of assessment |
On the job or in a simulated workplace environment. |
Relationship to other units (prerequisite or co-requisite units ) |
Prerequisite units: nil. Co-requisite units: nil. |
Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance |
Evidence will need to be gathered across a range of variables over a period of time including end of financial year. |
Resource implications |
Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:
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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. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Changes to record may include : |
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Historical records may include : |
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Journals may include : |
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Reconciliation of rates income may include : |
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Rate concessions may include : |
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Relevant acts may relate to : |
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Sources of information may include : |
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Inconsistencies may include : |
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Follow up may involve : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit Sector |
Administration Units |
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Competency field
Competency Field |
co-requisite unit/s
Co-requisite Unit /s |