Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPDSM4018A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and present property reports

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPDSM4018A - Prepare and present property reports
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to recognise and analyse property styles and faults in order to assist clients to understand the condition of property prior to listing, leasing or refurbishment. This includes identifying different architectural and construction styles and their impact on the market value of property, using common building construction terms to describe key features of properties, explaining the impact of common building defects on marketing properties for sale or rent, conducting property inspections, presenting reports on the physical condition of properties, identifying costs and potential benefits of property improvements, and acting on subsequent client instructions. This is not expected to replace technical and expert advice nor represent financial advice.The unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons engaged in real estate activities in those States and Territories where these are regulated activities.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports the work of licensed real estate agents and real estate representatives involved in preparing and presenting property reports.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Real estate
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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.
       
Element: 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.
       
Element: 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.
       
Element: 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.
       
Element: Identify and communicate to clients the costs and benefits of property improvements.
  • Sources of information and professional advice on property improvements are identified and accessed in line with agency practice.
  • Potential benefits and costs of property improvements are explained to client in line with agency practice.
       
Element: 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.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed through case studies, demonstrations and targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning relating to the preparation and presentation of property reports. The case studies, demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

identifying different architectural and construction styles

identifying impact of different architectural and construction styles on market value of property

identifying and communicating to clients the costs and benefits of property improvements

using common building construction terms to describe key features of buildings

explaining impact of common building defects on the marketing of properties for sale or rent

conducting property inspections

preparing and presenting property condition reports to clients

acting on client instructions in relation to the findings and recommendations identified in property reports.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include:

access to suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence

assessment instruments that may include personal planner and assessment record book

access to a registered provider of assessment services.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

ability to communicate with and relate to a range of people from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

risk management skills to identify risks associated with providing property condition reports

computing skills to access agency databases, send and receive emails and complete standard forms online

decision making and problem solving skills to analyse situations and make decisions associated with the preparation of property condition reports

literacy skills to access and interpret a variety of texts, including building consultant reports, building plans, manuals, supplier specifications and contracts; prepare general information and papers; prepare formal and informal letters, reports and applications; and complete prescribed forms

numeracy skills to calculate and interpret data, such as costs of property improvements

planning, organising and scheduling skills to undertake work-related tasks, such as preparing correspondence, organising appointments and arranging property inspections

research skills to identify and locate documents and information relating to the preparation of property reports

verbal communication skills required for face-to-face communication with property owners, building consultants, suppliers and others associated with the preparation of property reports.

Required knowledge and understanding:

architectural and construction styles, including:

key features

impact on market value of property of variations from pure styles and modifications

basic plans and drawings, including:

site maps

architectural drawings

building defects, including:

aesthetic faults

design faults

electrical systems

exterior outbuildings

fire protection systems

gardens and surrounds

illegal renovations and extensions

lift systems

plumbing and drainage systems

roof construction

roof covering

structural

sub-floor

ventilation, heating and cooling systems

common construction terms

construction features

construction sequence

construction techniques

effects of defects on potential for property sale or rental

property condition reports, including content, format and purpose

property improvements, including:

preventative measures

enhancement measures

accessing information and professional advice on property improvements

benefits of property improvements

costs of property improvement

property inspection, including:

agency requirements

client needs

conduct and planning of property inspections

features of property included in property inspections

periodic property inspections

reasons for property inspections

relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and local government regulations relating to:

anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity

consumer protection, fair trading and trade practices

employment and industrial relations

financial services

leases

OHS

privacy

property sales and management

risk and risk management strategies.

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.

Features of different architectural and construction styles may include:

building materials

common renovation features

construction techniques

external features

internal features.

Basic building plans and drawings may include:

architectural drawings

site maps.

Building defects may include:

electrical systems

exterior outbuildings

features that are out of keeping with neighbouring styles of buildings

fire protection systems

gardens and surrounds

historically or stylistically incorrect renovations, extensions or repairs

illegal renovations and extensions

lift systems

plumbing and drainage systems

roof construction

roof covering

structural

sub-floor

ventilation, heating and cooling systems.

Sources of information and advice on remediesfor building defects may include:

arborists

architects

builders

building consultants

building inspectors

electricians

engineers

lift technicians

mechanical services technicians

local government

plumbers

surveyors.

Purpose of property inspection may include:

client needs:

investment

listing

leasing

refurbishment

sale

agency requirements:

leasing

listing

refurbishment.

Key features of properties included in property inspections may include:

aesthetic features, defects and structural features of:

inside buildings

outside buildings and surrounds.

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
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
Sources of information and professional advice on property improvements are identified and accessed in line with agency practice. 
Potential benefits and costs of property improvements are explained to client in line with agency practice. 
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. 

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