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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. 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.
Legislative, ethical and procedural requirements may be outlined and reflected in: | Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and Foreign Investment Review Board requirementsAustralian standardsfederal and state taxation requirementsconsumer protection laws and guidelinescourt and tribunal precedentsenvironmental and zoning laws affecting access security, access and property usefreedom of informationhome building requirementslicensing requirementsprivacy and confidentiality requirements and laws applying to owners, contractors and tenantspublic healthquality assurance and certification requirementsrelevant common lawrelevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations affecting organisational operation, including:anti-discrimination and diversityenvironmental issuesEEOindustrial relationsOHSrelevant industry codes of practice, which may cover areas including market sector, financial transactions, taxation, environment, construction, land use, native title, zoning, utilities use (water, gas and electricity), and contract or common law |
| relevant local government policies and regulationsstrata, community and company titlestenancy agreementstrade practices laws and guidelines. |
Services may relate to: | property and facilities management for a range of property typesresidential, commercial and industrial property. |
Clients may include: | agents or third parties for ownersin-house staff and office contractorsowner corporations, body corporate and community title groupspotential and existing ownersprospective and existing tenantsstrata companies. |
Client needs may relate to: | beliefs and valuesconventions of gender and sexualitycultural practices and observationscultural stereotypesdisposable income and financial constraintsenvironmental considerationslanguagephysical and mental disabilitiesreligious and spiritual observancessocial conventionsverbal and non-verbal communication. |
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in: | access and equity principles and practice guidelinesagency policies and guidelinesbusiness and performance planscomplaint and dispute resolution procedures |
| ethical standards and codes of practice, such as:acting in principal's best interestsclear communication of services offered and fee for servicesclear negotiation of feesdeclaration of beneficial interestmisrepresentationover-servicingfixed charges rather than fee for servicegoals, objectives, plans, systems and processeslegal policies and guidelinesmission statements and strategic plansOHS policies, procedures and programspolicies and procedures in relation to client servicequality and continuous improvement processes and standardsquality assurance and procedure manualssales, marketing and leasing management procedure manuals. |
Relevant people may include: | clientscolleaguesconsumerslegal representativesmembers of industry associationssupervisors. |
Codes of ethics and conduct may relate to: | accurate determination and clarification of owner corporation's expectationsacting in principal's best interestsclear communication of services offered and fee for servicesclear negotiation of feesdeclaration of beneficial interestdeclaration of conflict of interestdisclosure of relevant information, including management feesfair and honest provision of property servicesindividual behaviourmaintaining confidentialitymisrepresentationnon-discriminatory practicesover-servicingfixed charges rather than fee for servicerepresentation of organisation and clientsuse of organisational property. |
Specialist advice may be sought from: | architectsbankers and financiersbuildersgovernment officialsinvestment consultantsmembers of industry associationsplannersreal estate agentssolicitorssubcontractorssupervisors and colleaguestechnical expertsvaluers. |
Work practices may relate to: | contractor managementdealing with owners' corporations and tenantsengaging clientsmanaging property and other facilitiesnegotiating and executing management agreementsobtaining prospects for listingplanning and managing meetings |
| promoting, advertising and undertaking administrative duties of the agencyproviding support within the agencyreceiving and handling moniesrecords managementundertaking routine functions within the agency. |
Factors may relate to: | changes to procedurescompeting work demandsenvironmental factors, such as time and weatherhealth and safety issuesresource issuestechnology and equipment breakdown. |
Standard documentation may include: | building codeslicencesmapsorganisational, industry and other contractspermitsplansproperty marketing, sale and lease agreements or contractsspecificationstenancy agreementstitles. |
Business equipment and technology may include: | computers data storage devicesemailfacsimile machinesinternet, extranet and intranetphotocopiersprinters and scannerssoftware applications, such as databases and word applications. |
Risks: | may relate to:changes to regulations and legislationclient and staff satisfactioncompetitionemergencies and disastersfire and securityhealth and safetymarket influencesphysical, financial or human resourcesproject control and cash flowsuppliers and contractorstime constraints |
| may be identified through:audits and review of audit reportschecking work area and equipment before and during workongoing trainingregular housekeeping activitiesregular formal and informal consultation and meetings with colleagues review of OHS records, including registers of hazardous substances and dangerous goodsworkplace inspections in area of responsibility. |
Limitations may relate to: | industry requirementsjob role and responsibilitieslegal responsibilitiesown competency levelown interpretation of legislation, regulations and proceduresown understanding of risk identification processesquality processes. |
Professional development strategies may include: | coaching, mentoring and supervisionformal and informal learning programs identifying and establishing new career pathsinvolvement in community and industry activitiesupdating and maintaining knowledge base on current issues for work and professional practiceusing existing strengths to focus future career developmentwork rotation to facilitate changing work priorities. |
Feedback may include: | formal and informal discussions, reviews and evaluations with:existing and previous clientspeers, colleagues and managersinformation provided by others involved in a professional capacity, both internal and external to the organisation. |
Competency standards and other relevant benchmarks may relate to: | other benchmarks, such as: industry code of conduct and code of ethicsstatutory and legislative requirements in terms of working in the property sectorpersonal and technical knowledge, skills and attitudinal aspects required to undertake the day-to-day tasks and duties of the work function effectively and efficiently, specifically:competency standards for the property industryother relevant industry, cross-industry and enterprise competency standards. |
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