Assessor Resource

PSPCRT021
Carry out possessions and evictions

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to carry out possessions and evictions under writs and warrants. It includes completing preliminary requirements prior to operation, using relevant protocols to carry out possessions and evictions and completing administrative requirements.

This unit applies to those working within the court system operating under procedures set by the court.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those set by the court.

Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently with occasional supervisory responsibilities. They would perform complex tasks in a broad range of often unpredictable contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Complete preliminary requirements prior to carrying out possessions and evictions

1.1 Check writs or warrants prior to execution to confirm validity, expiry date and detailed requirements.

1.2 Prepare and deliver notices to vacate to the occupant.

1.3 Confirm possession and/or eviction dates and times with the occupant and other personnel to be present and outline their responsibilities.

1.4 Conduct risk assessments to identify potential safety issues, and arrange assistance according to the level of identified risk.

1.5 Make arrangements for payment of possession and/or eviction fees.

1.6 Reschedule the possession and/or eviction if the plaintiffs or their representatives are unable to attend.

2. Use relevant protocols to conduct possessions and evictions

2.1 Attend location and request all persons on the premises without rights to leave.

2.2 Remove occupants with force and with assistance where required, if request to leave is refused, and deal with contingencies.

2.3 Give possession to plaintiffs or their representatives in accordance with conditions of writ or warrant, once all persons, goods and chattels are outside the property line.

3. Complete administrative requirements

3.1 Obtain signatures of plaintiffs or their representatives on a receipt of possession, and retain with the writ or warrant.

3.2 Provide receipt of payment of possession or eviction fees.

3.3 Complete organisational records and reporting requirements.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying legislation, rules, practice and procedures relating to carrying out possessions and evictions

assessing risk to persons occupying property

following procedures in relation to public sector legislation, including WHS procedures relating to maintaining operational safety while conducting possessions and evictions

coordinating possession or eviction

dealing with difficult situations

responding to diversity

interpreting writs and warrants

completing and maintaining accurate records

processing fee payments

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

legislation relating to possessions, evictions and execution of process

organisational policy and procedures relating to possessions and evictions

operational safety procedures

Assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the diverse conditions likely to be encountered when carrying out possessions and evictions.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Complete preliminary requirements prior to carrying out possessions and evictions

1.1 Check writs or warrants prior to execution to confirm validity, expiry date and detailed requirements.

1.2 Prepare and deliver notices to vacate to the occupant.

1.3 Confirm possession and/or eviction dates and times with the occupant and other personnel to be present and outline their responsibilities.

1.4 Conduct risk assessments to identify potential safety issues, and arrange assistance according to the level of identified risk.

1.5 Make arrangements for payment of possession and/or eviction fees.

1.6 Reschedule the possession and/or eviction if the plaintiffs or their representatives are unable to attend.

2. Use relevant protocols to conduct possessions and evictions

2.1 Attend location and request all persons on the premises without rights to leave.

2.2 Remove occupants with force and with assistance where required, if request to leave is refused, and deal with contingencies.

2.3 Give possession to plaintiffs or their representatives in accordance with conditions of writ or warrant, once all persons, goods and chattels are outside the property line.

3. Complete administrative requirements

3.1 Obtain signatures of plaintiffs or their representatives on a receipt of possession, and retain with the writ or warrant.

3.2 Provide receipt of payment of possession or eviction fees.

3.3 Complete organisational records and reporting requirements.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying legislation, rules, practice and procedures relating to carrying out possessions and evictions

assessing risk to persons occupying property

following procedures in relation to public sector legislation, including WHS procedures relating to maintaining operational safety while conducting possessions and evictions

coordinating possession or eviction

dealing with difficult situations

responding to diversity

interpreting writs and warrants

completing and maintaining accurate records

processing fee payments

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

legislation relating to possessions, evictions and execution of process

organisational policy and procedures relating to possessions and evictions

operational safety procedures

Assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the diverse conditions likely to be encountered when carrying out possessions and evictions.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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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
Check writs or warrants prior to execution to confirm validity, expiry date and detailed requirements. 
Prepare and deliver notices to vacate to the occupant. 
Confirm possession and/or eviction dates and times with the occupant and other personnel to be present and outline their responsibilities. 
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential safety issues, and arrange assistance according to the level of identified risk. 
Make arrangements for payment of possession and/or eviction fees. 
Reschedule the possession and/or eviction if the plaintiffs or their representatives are unable to attend. 
Attend location and request all persons on the premises without rights to leave. 
Remove occupants with force and with assistance where required, if request to leave is refused, and deal with contingencies. 
Give possession to plaintiffs or their representatives in accordance with conditions of writ or warrant, once all persons, goods and chattels are outside the property line. 
Obtain signatures of plaintiffs or their representatives on a receipt of possession, and retain with the writ or warrant. 
Provide receipt of payment of possession or eviction fees. 
Complete organisational records and reporting requirements. 
Check writs or warrants prior to execution to confirm validity, expiry date and detailed requirements. 
Prepare and deliver notices to vacate to the occupant. 
Confirm possession and/or eviction dates and times with the occupant and other personnel to be present and outline their responsibilities. 
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential safety issues, and arrange assistance according to the level of identified risk. 
Make arrangements for payment of possession and/or eviction fees. 
Reschedule the possession and/or eviction if the plaintiffs or their representatives are unable to attend. 
Attend location and request all persons on the premises without rights to leave. 
Remove occupants with force and with assistance where required, if request to leave is refused, and deal with contingencies. 
Give possession to plaintiffs or their representatives in accordance with conditions of writ or warrant, once all persons, goods and chattels are outside the property line. 
Obtain signatures of plaintiffs or their representatives on a receipt of possession, and retain with the writ or warrant. 
Provide receipt of payment of possession or eviction fees. 
Complete organisational records and reporting requirements. 

Forms

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