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BSBCNV511
Take instructions in relation to a conveyancing transaction

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to take instructions from a potential client to initiate a conveyancing transaction.

The unit applies to individuals who communicate with clients to establish the client’s needs, and identify conflicts of interest, parties, properties and other interests, and determine terms of engagement and contingency strategies.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the BSB Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

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Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

initiate at least three conveyancing transactions according to client requirements, and practice policies and procedures.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

communicate with a client and identify their needs

interpret and document parties, properties and other interests and legal consequences

determine terms of engagement and contingency strategies

record client details and requirements and initiate a transaction according to practice policies and procedures and relevant legislation

perform a verification of identity process of a client or refer a client to a qualified Verification of Authority agent.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key principles and laws applicable to conveyancing, business and personal transactions

definitions of conflict of interest within legislation and the industry

current legislative, regulatory and industry practices, procedures and services

policies, procedures and business requirements of the practice

common professional and industry terminology

relevant legal requirements of consumer protection compliance

relevant types of contract titles for the sale of land, Certificates of Title, interests in land and other required documentation

key types of transactions for personal, business and real estate conveyancing.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

assessment records showing the establishment of a relationship with a conveyancing client.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

initiate at least three conveyancing transactions according to client requirements, and practice policies and procedures.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

communicate with a client and identify their needs

interpret and document parties, properties and other interests and legal consequences

determine terms of engagement and contingency strategies

record client details and requirements and initiate a transaction according to practice policies and procedures and relevant legislation

perform a verification of identity process of a client or refer a client to a qualified Verification of Authority agent.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key principles and laws applicable to conveyancing, business and personal transactions

definitions of conflict of interest within legislation and the industry

current legislative, regulatory and industry practices, procedures and services

policies, procedures and business requirements of the practice

common professional and industry terminology

relevant legal requirements of consumer protection compliance

relevant types of contract titles for the sale of land, Certificates of Title, interests in land and other required documentation

key types of transactions for personal, business and real estate conveyancing.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

assessment records showing the establishment of a relationship with a conveyancing client.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and verify the client identity according to practice policies and procedures 
Identify and clarify client needs and expectations according to practice policies and procedures 
Determine and discuss optional courses of action with client 
Check information and documentation in relation to the transaction for accuracy and relevance 
Obtain mutual agreement regarding responsibilities, obligations and expectations of all parties to the transaction 
Record and document client’s needs and responsibilities 
Identify and record existing or potential conflicts of interest associated with the transaction 
Evaluate conflicts of interest and determine required action for the client and practice, and advise client of any necessary action 
Identify the roles of various parties involved in the conveyancing transaction 
Analyse estates and interests in land according to relevant transaction 
Analyse relevant searches, Certificates of Title and other relevant documents and confirm facts pertaining to the transaction 
Communicate to the client the title and contract details and respective consequences of the conveyancing transaction 
Document terms of engagement which comply with legislative, regulatory and practice requirements and articulate to client clearly and promptly 
Establish and record client’s agreement with terms 
Obtain relevant authorities from client and other relevant parties 
Verify identity of client according to firm policies and procedures 
Check estimates of fees, disbursements and time for accuracy and completeness and provide to client 
Identify contingencies relating to the transaction and advise the client 
Determine contingency strategies and options and agree in consultation with client 
Select a course of action which meets the client’s needs according to legislative requirements and practice policy and procedures 
Advise client of all actions to be implemented to meet their agreed needs and expectations 
Confirm and record instructions from client to proceed or not to proceed 
Make referrals to other professionals or third parties, where required 
Formally open, organise and document all relevant instructions, information, facts and evidence in client file 

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