Required skills

communication skills to

give and interpret instructions

provide clear and specific instructions about information required

literacy skills to

follow complex legal procedures

edit and proofread documents to ensure clarity of meaning and conformity to enterprise requirements

check for accuracy and consistency of information

numeracy skills to

record deposits

calculate stamp duties outstanding mortgage payments and bank cheque amounts

organisational skills toselect and apply the procedures and strategies needed to perform a range of tasks within designated timelines

research skills to

locate necessary information from external sources

identify and evaluate the status of information

technology skills to

operate office equipment

use a range of common software packages

timemanagement skills to prepare documentation within timelines

Required knowledge

scope of job role in the context of legislation regulations and codes of practice in relevant jurisdictions

relevant court processes current legislation legal processes and required documentation

property law as applicable to the scope of workplace responsibilities

accepted codes of practice relevant to the workplace including those relating to

privacy and confidentiality

use of company property

duty of care

ethical behaviour

nondiscriminatory practice

conflict of interest

compliance with reasonable direction

organisations required policies and procedures for the full range of tasks covered

legal terminology including that specific to property law

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

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

prepare give and obtain appropriate and accurate information and documents from the parties at the required stages of the legal process

conduct duties according to accepted codes of conduct including those relating to maintaining confidentiality use of company property duty of care ethical behaviours privacy nondiscriminatory practice conflict of interest and compliance with reasonable direction

apply the principles of property law in the buying and selling of property and preparation and execution of leases

carry out the administrative activities associated with buying and selling property and preparing leasing contracts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

an actual workplace or simulated environment

appropriate legislation and regulations relevant to property law

workplace manuals and reference materials such as company policies procedural manuals and checklists

list of relevant sources of documentation and sample forms

background information on courts their jurisdiction and behavioural requirements

appropriate technology such as computers with relevant software

appropriate texts and people with expert knowledge such as legal practitioners

appropriate legislation and regulations relevant to common legal matters

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledgeThe following examples are appropriate for this units

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

observation of role plays

review of draft residential and commercial leasing contract

review of draft contract of sale

review of presettlement and postsettlement documents

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of legal terminology specific to property law

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Legislation, regulations and policies may include:

Titles of ownership must include:

Parties involved in buying and selling a property may include:

Steps involved in buying and selling a property may include:

Relevant documents include:

Authorities and service providers include:

Documentation may include:

Organisation's policies and procedures may include:

Designated person may include: