Elements and Performance Criteria

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 information may include information relating to:
company services
construction costs
current and planned property or site developments
depreciation schedules
inventories
leasing rates
management policy and procedures
marketing services
occupancy rates
operating costs
purchasing information
sales information.
Relevant people may include:
clients
colleagues
legal representatives
members of industry associations
supervisors.
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
access and equity principles and practice guidelines
business and performance plans
complaint and dispute resolution procedures
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
legal and ethical requirements and codes of practice
mission statements and strategic plans
OHS policies, procedures and programs
policies and procedures in relation to client service
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
quality assurance and procedure manuals.
Sources of property information may include:
internet, intranet and extranet
local, state and federal government documents and registers
newspapers and journals
policy statements
property reports
qualitative and quantitative data
television and radio.
Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
Australian standards
codes of practice covering the market sector and industry, financial transactions, taxation, environment, construction, land use, native title, zoning, utilities use (water, gas and electricity), and contract or common law
home building requirements
privacy requirements
quality assurance and certification requirements
relevant federal, and state or territory legislation that affects organisational operation, including:
anti-discrimination and diversity
environmental issues
EEO
industrial relations
OHS
strata, community and company titles
tenancy agreements
trade practices laws and guidelines.
Business equipment and technology may include:
computers
data storage devices
email
facsimile machines
internet, extranet and intranet
photocopiers
printers and scanners
software applications, such as databases and word applications.
Interpersonal techniques may relate to:
active listening
consultation methods
interpreting non-verbal and verbal messages
questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
seeking feedback
using language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences.
Analysis:
may be:
explorative, descriptive, causative or predictive
quantitative and qualitative
may include:
basic statistical analysis
critical analysis
mathematical calculations
problem solving.
Specialist advice may be sought from:
architects
bankers and financiers
clients
colleagues
government officials
members of industry associations
planners
real estate agents
solicitors
supervisor
valuers.
Appropriate format of information may include:
alignment on page
columns
headers and footers
incorporating graphics and pictures
using a particular software application
using company logo or letterhead
using standardised forms
using tables and charts.
Feedback may be obtained from:
clients and colleagues
documentation and reports
quality assurance data
questionnaires
regular meetings.

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 collecting and analysing property and facility information. 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:
identifying gaps in information and obtaining feedback
knowledge of organisation's practices, ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with collecting and analysing property and facility information
obtaining information from a range of sources
reviewing and preparing findings in a format suitable for presentation

using appropriate data analysis techniques
using appropriate software to sort and analyse data.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence
assessment instruments that may include personal planner and assessment record book
access to a registered provider of assessment services.
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:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.

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.