This qualification is designed to reflect the role of conveyancers responsible for conveyancing work, team leadership and/or the management of a practice.
Conveyancing is a licensed occupation. Licensing regimes for conveyancers differ between States and Territories in Australia. To determine the most appropriate pathway to satisfy licensing requirements within a particular State or Territory it will be necessary to contact the relevant licensing body for advice.
Subjects
18 units must be achieved:
9 core units
plus9 elective units
6 elective units must be selected from the elective list below.
The remaining 3 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units may be selected from a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units of competency:
FNSCNV501A Take instructions in relation to a transaction
FNSCNV502A Read and interpret a legal document and provide advice
FNSCNV503A Analyse and interpret legal requirements for a transaction
BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development
Pathways...
The primary pathway from this qualification is for conveyancers working as:
as sole operator
in a small business practice
as a team member in a larger organisation.
A further learning pathway could be study in relevant higher education programs. Learners should establish relevant qualifications and any credit arrangements that may apply in order to make appropriate elective choices in this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
adjusting interpersonal styles and methods as required
communicating ideas and information cognisant of social and cultural diversity and special needs
consulting, questioning, clarifying and evaluating information
developing and writing reports to specifications
fostering business relationships and providing a high level of customer service and relationship management
preparing and presenting correspondence in appropriate electronic format
using effective telephone techniques and having the ability to negotiate solutions with clients and colleagues
Teamwork
contributing to team cohesion
developing and maintaining professional networks
making constructive contributions to group decision making processes
providing feedback, support and encouragement to team members
referring to other professionals as required
Problem solving
analysing performance data, identifying problems and taking remedial action
applying analytical and diagnostic skills, data interpretation skills and conducting comparative analyses
checking the accuracy of calculations
collecting, comparing and contrasting data
developing, monitoring and controlling a budget
using evaluative and deductive reasoning skills
using problem solving tools and techniques
Initiative and enterprise
benchmarking the business
designing a work environment that facilitates effective and productive workflow and communication
developing strategies to develop and maintain customer loyalty
finding and securing new business relationships
identifying new and emerging opportunities and developing strategies to capitalise on them
monitoring the external environment and identifying emerging practices and trends
setting goals in respect to client follow-ups
Planning and organising
developing and implementing policies and procedures in respect to trust accounts and other organisational requirements
ensuring the integrity of systems, records and reporting procedures are maintained
locating information on statutory and legislative requirements
planning work considering resources, time and other constraints
processing documents and maintaining files, managing information and scheduling and coordinating competing tasks
Self-management
acting as a role model for others
asking for and responding to feedback on performance
managing own time and priorities and dealing with contingencies
planning own work schedule and monitoring and evaluating own work performance
presenting a positive organisational image
taking responsibility as required by work role and ensuring all organisational policies and procedures are followed
understanding and acting upon compliance implications
working ethically and complying with all industry codes of practice and legislative requirements
Learning
contributing to the learning of others through implementing team building exercises
developing and maintaining personal competency
developing and monitoring individual training plans
encouraging continuous education and professional development
identifying and documenting training needs to meet ongoing compliance
maintaining currency of knowledge of legislation and industry codes of practice
using online help for self learning purposes
Technology
conducting web searches and using corporate templates
operating computers, using word processing, spreadsheet and database skills to produce workplace documentation
operating the organisation’s business or records system
reviewing and evaluating financial and IT systems for compliance with trust account requirements
using business technology to access, organise and monitor information
