Assessor Resource

FNSIGN406A
Inspect vehicle or property for saleable items and determine their value

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit has application to insurance assessor positions and may be applied within organisations of various sizes and across a range of customer bases.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to inspect a vehicle or property subject to a claim and identify serviceable/saleable vehicles, or property and other items to determine whether they can be sold and what the value would be.

This unit may apply to job roles subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements so Commonwealth, State or Territory requirements should be confirmed with the relevant body.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

interpret and apply relevant industry codes of practice, legislation and regulations

carry out inspections of property/vehicle to identify serviceable/saleable items/components

determine property/vehicle/component/item retail or salvage price.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

competency is demonstrated in the context of the work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment

access to and the use of a range of common office equipment, technology, software and consumables

access to organisation records

access to organisational policies and procedures.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit:

evaluating an integrated activity, which combines the elements of competency for the unit, or a cluster of related units of competency

observing processes and procedures in workplaces

verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

evaluating samples of work

accessing and validating third party reports.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

determine and confirm information, using questioning and active listening as required

liaise with others, share information, listen and understand

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

numeracy and IT skills to:

perform calculations related to achieving required outcomes

estimate the value and determine whether salvage is a viable option

use computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, specific purpose computer systems) to assist in achieving required outcomes

access and update records electronically

access web-based information services

literacy skills to read and interpret technical and other related documents

research and analysis skills for accessing and interpreting relevant information

effective interpersonal skills to work with third parties to obtain the price of retail and salvage items

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and sequence work

negotiation skills

Required knowledge

relevant regulations relating to safety and required standard of goods for sale

technical knowledge relating the specific materials to be salvaged

understanding of the market for salvaged items

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Information sources may include:

manufacturers' specifications including electrical/electronic regulations and specifications

second-hand goods purchasers and suppliers

trade journals.

Serviceable/saleable items may include:

building materials

electrical goods

household goods

vehicle parts

others specific to the particular situation.

Industry regulations/guidelines may include:

codes of practice

organisation operating procedures

enterprise procedures/policies

occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation

statutory legislation.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Inspection is completed without causing damage to any property, component or system 
Correct information is accessed and interpreted 
Property/vehicle/components/items is inspected to identify serviceable/saleable components 
Planned action and expected result of sale is included in final loss calculation 
Inspection activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines 
Valuation of identified serviceable/saleable items/components is carried out in preparation to calculating value of property/vehicle/components or items 
Retail price and salvage cost is estimated 
Action is recommended and recorded according to organisation policy, legislation and regulations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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