Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the ability to carry out possessions and evictions under writs and warrants. It includes completing preliminary requirements, carrying out possessions and evictions, and completing administrative requirements.
In practice, carrying out possessions and evictions may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities, such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, working safely, working with diversity and executing process.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Application of the Unit
The task of carrying out possessions and evictions may be performed in a range of locations and will be undertaken by authorised court officials under strictly specified procedures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Complete preliminary requirements prior to carrying out possessions and evictions. |
1.1. Writs/warrants are checked prior to execution to confirm their validity , expiry date and detailed requirements. 1.2. Where relevant, notices to vacate are prepared and delivered and possession/eviction dates and times are confirmed with the occupant, where possible, in accordance with legislative requirements and timeframes. 1.3. Possession/eviction dates and times are confirmed with other personnel to be present, and their responsibilities are outlined in accordance with legislative requirements. 1.4. Risk assessments are conducted to identify potential safety issues, and assistance is arranged according to the level of identified risk, organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 1.5. Arrangements are made for payment of possession/eviction fees according to organisational policy and procedures. |
2. Use relevant protocols to conduct possessions and evictions. |
2.1. If the plaintiffs or their representatives are unable to attend, the possession/eviction is rescheduled in accordance with legislative requirements and timeframes. 2.2. All persons on the premises without right are requested to leave in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures. 2.3. If relevant occupants refuse to leave they are forcibly removed in accordance with legislative powers, and contingencies are dealt with using standard operating procedures. 2.4. Where assistance is required to remove occupants, this is obtained according to organisational policy and procedures. 2.5. Once all required persons, goods and chattels are outside the property line, possession is given to plaintiffs or their representatives in accordance with conditions of writ or warrant. |
3. Complete administrative requirements. |
3.1. Signatures of plaintiffs or their representatives are obtained on a receipt of possession, which is retained with the writ/warrant in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. 3.2. Payment of possession /eviction fees is receipted according to organisational policy and procedures. 3.3. Organisational records are completed and reporting requirements are met according to organisational policy, procedures and timeframes. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated by carrying out possessions and evictions on a range of occasions, over time. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must comply with:
Access may be required to:
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Guidance information for assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency that are difficult to assess directly. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate. |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Validity may include: |
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Responsibilities of plaintiffs may relate to: |
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Assistance may include: |
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Occupants may include: |
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Contingencies may include: |
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Payment of possession /eviction fees may include: |
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Reporting requirements may include details of: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Courts.
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.