This unit applies to mercantile agent job roles. |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare the repossession process | 1.1. Client's written instructions are accurately and clearly interpreted 1.2. Repossession subject's whereabouts is determined and the location and realisable value of property is accurately established |
2. Negotiate repossession | 2.1. Most appropriate means of communication is used to establish contact and build rapport with debtor and the reason for repossession clearly communicated to them 2.2. Terms of settlement of the debt are canvassed to find a mutually acceptable resolution where possible |
3. Repossess property | 3.1. Plan for execution of repossession is formulated within legal avenues and client's parameters 3.2. Repossession is ethically arranged, facilitated and signed for on behalf of the client 3.3. Third party agents are engaged and oversighted in securing the property |
4. Formulate report | 4.1. The condition of the property is accurately compiled and a full report on the repossession activity, disposal result and payment arrangements promptly provided to the client 4.2. Information gathered is synthesised into a coherent outcome for clear, concise documentation of outcomes and made accessible to all relevant staff |
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Required skills |
communication skills to: determine and confirm client property repossession requirements, using questioning and active listening as required negotiate and use dispute resolution techniques and processes with debtors liaise with others, share information, listen and understand use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences numeracy skills to: accurately analyse, record and store data in accordance with organisational requirements calculate debt status and repossession values literacy skills to: read and interpret documentation from a variety of sources and recording, gathering and consolidating debtor information draft reports and letters and complete repossession records develop and implement repossession processes and underpinning legal and ethical principles and obligations research skills using current techniques of searching and locating defaulters IT skills for accessing and using appropriate software such as spreadsheets and databases and the internet in a collection agency or credit management context organisational skills, including the ability to plan and sequence work |
Required knowledge |
all relevant State and Commonwealth Acts business principles, financial arrangements and legal obligations of: sole traders partnerships companies principles and procedures of: repossession notices of intention authority to repossess methods of repossession ethical practices in repossession post-repossession principles of association under the Associations Incorporation Act role of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in relation to: businesses principles of limited liability principles of mortgaging insolvency/ bankruptcy liquidation role, procedures and relevant documentation of the various relevant court jurisdictions and appeals procedures securities and loans principles: factoring, guarantees, indemnity, securities over property, retention of title, liens techniques of search and locating defaulters types and principles and obligation of trusts |
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: develop constructive responses when confronted with problems and difficulties apply prior experience in problem solving when dealing with difficult situations in repossession of property interpret and comply with current legal obligations, legislative requirements and general developments in the mercantile agents field build and maintain rapport and trust with clients and liaise and cooperate with a variety of people be aware of, and deal effectively with client and community concerns. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: competency is demonstrated in the context of the financial services work environment and conditions specified in the range statement either in a relevant workplace or a closely simulated work environment access to and the use of a range of common office equipment, technology, software and consumables access to relevant legislation and industry codes of practice in the mercantile agent field. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit: evaluating an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for the unit or a cluster of related units of competency observing processes and procedures in workplaces or role plays verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills setting and reviewing workplace projects and business simulations or scenarios accessing and validating third party reports. |
Guidance information for assessment | |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. | |
Clients may include: | banks building societies credit unions employers: managers supervisors team leaders finance companies financiers government agencies other commercial agents private companies solicitors. |
Property may include: | business premises leased, purchased or hire purchased goods of all sorts such as: cars trucks motorcycles real estate. |
Means of communication may include: | personal discussions with debtors telephone calls written advice to debtors who have a history of debt and require formal procedures. |
Third party agents may include: | ambulance emergency housing agencies furniture removalists locksmiths police real estate agent RSPCA sheriff solicitor. |
Unit sector | Mercantile agents |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.