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.
Features of different architectural and construction styles may include:
building materials
common renovation features
construction techniques
external features
internal features.
Basic building plans and drawings may include:
architectural drawings
site maps.
Building defects may include:
electrical systems
exterior outbuildings
features that are out of keeping with neighbouring styles of buildings
fire protection systems
gardens and surrounds
historically or stylistically incorrect renovations, extensions or repairs
illegal renovations and extensions
lift systems
plumbing and drainage systems
roof construction
roof covering
structural
sub-floor
ventilation, heating and cooling systems.
Sources of information and advice on remediesfor building defects may include:
arborists
architects
builders
building consultants
building inspectors
electricians
engineers
lift technicians
mechanical services technicians
local government
plumbers
surveyors.
Purpose of property inspection may include:
client needs:
investment
listing
leasing
refurbishment
sale
agency requirements:
leasing
listing
refurbishment.
Key features of properties included in property inspections may include:
aesthetic features, defects and structural features of:
inside buildings
outside buildings and surrounds.

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 case studies, demonstrations and targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning relating to the preparation and presentation of property reports. The case studies, 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 different architectural and construction styles
identifying impact of different architectural and construction styles on market value of property
identifying and communicating to clients the costs and benefits of property improvements
using common building construction terms to describe key features of buildings
explaining impact of common building defects on the marketing of properties for sale or rent
conducting property inspections
preparing and presenting property condition reports to clients
acting on client instructions in relation to the findings and recommendations identified in property reports.
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.