Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify different architectural and construction styles and their impact on the market value of property.
- Key architectural and construction styles are identified.
- Common architectural terms are used to describe features of different architectural and construction styles.
- Key features of different architectural and construction styles are identified.
- Impact of architectural and construction styles on value of property is explained to client.
- Impact that modifications and variations from pure styles may have on the market value of property is explained to client.
- Use common construction terms to describe key features of buildings.
- Common construction terms and techniques are identified and used to describe key features of properties.
- Basic building plans and drawings are accessed and interpreted to describe key features of properties.
- Sequence of building construction and major construction features are identified and used to describe properties.
- Explain the impact of common building defects on the marketing of properties for sale or rent.
- Common building defects in residential and commercial buildings are identified in line with agency and legislative requirements.
- Basic preventative measures for addressing common building defects are identified.
- Sources of information and advice on remediesfor building defects are identified.
- Impact of building defects on presenting properties for sale or rent is assessed and appropriate strategies are devised for effectively presenting such properties in line with legislative and agency requirements.
- Inspect property.
- Purpose of property inspection is determined in line with client and agency requirements.
- Appointment is made for property inspection in line with agency practice.
- Key features of properties included in property inspections are identified in line with agency practice.
- Property inspection is planned and conducted, noting key structural and aesthetic features as well as defects in the building and surrounds, in line with agency practice.
- Report on property inspection is prepared in line with agency practice.
- Identify and communicate to clients the costs and benefits of property improvements.
- Present property condition report and act on client instructions.
- Information collected during property inspection and additional research are analysed and documented in line with agency practice in a clear, concise and accurate record of current condition.
- Property condition report, including findings, recommendations and potential agency services, is communicated to client in line with agency practice.
- Client instructions in relation to property condition report are taken and acted on in line with agency practice.