Unit of competency Outline

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Manage leasehold properties

Manage leasehold properties

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCH424B
State Code
D2278
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2014
Field of Education
080503 - Real Estate
Original Release Date
17/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify, acquire and manage properties head-leased from the private rental market
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify property needs of the organisation
  • 1.1 Develop leasehold property acquisition strategy in accordance with organisation's needs analysis
  • 1.2 Undertake research on market conditions to ensure strategy is achievable
  • 1.3 Plan strategy to meet tenancy mix and income stream projections and property portfolio projections
2. Identify and acquire leasehold properties
  • 2.1 Promote the organisation to landlords/agents to ensure an understanding of the principles of social housing, the organisation's goals and objectives
  • 2.2 Inspect property for appropriateness and assessment against organisations budgetary requirements
  • 2.3 Prepare head tenancy agreements with landlord
  • 2.4 Build and maintain relationships with the landlord/ agent
3. Manage and maintain leasehold properties
  • 3.1 Prepare and complete tenancy documentation in accordance with relevant legislation and organisation's policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Keep appropriate records
  • 3.3 Identify rights and responsibilities of tenant and landlord in property maintenance issues and apply in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Discuss and resolve relevant insurance issues with landlord
  • 3.5 Carry out property inspections on a regular basis
4. Manage vacant leasehold properties
  • 4.1 Negotiate end of tenancy issues with landlord/ agent in accordance with relevant legislation and organisation policy and procedures
  • 4.2 Prepare relevant reports and provide to appropriate parties
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. 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.


Needs of the organisation may include but are not limited to:
Special needs of tenants
Appropriate or minimum property standards
Location of properties
Length of tenure of properties
Priorities according to budgetary considerations
Market availability


Stakeholders could include but are not limited to:
Property owners
Real estate agents
Tenants
Applicants
Government departments
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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Assessment of this unit will usually be conducted as part of work assignment involving negotiating with landlords/agent in the head-leasing of property


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to an appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment


Method of assessment may include:
Observation
Written assessment
Case studies
Evidence of materials developed in the workplace
Questioning
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3021 CHCCH24A Manage leasehold properties Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVB28 CHCSOH008 Manage head lease Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J038 CHC50812 Diploma of Social Housing Qualification
J016 CHC40912 Certificate IV in Social Housing Qualification