Element 4.3 Determine condition ratings

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

1. draw on all relevant data and your expertise to make judgements about the current condition of the property
2. evaluate the information and evidence obtained to determine a condition rating for each relevant aspect of the property
3. assess how the condition of the property may change in the foreseeable future in determining individual condition ratings
4. justify your decisions and recommendations based on the information and evidence available to you


Knowledge and Understanding

You must know and understand:

(a) the detailed inspection requirements that apply to the property as defined by the Home Condition Report
(a) the range of likely causes and effects of failure or deterioration relating to the property
(b) how defects in buildings are manifested
(c) methods of repair, and how to recognise them
(d) how to determine the likely extent and urgency of repairs required
(e) the definitions of the three condition ratings that could apply to aspects of the property and how to determine the rating that applies in each case
(f) those parts of the property that are exempt from condition ratings
(g) how to evaluate all available information and evidence to determine condition ratings for each relevant aspect of the property
(h) the importance of being able to justify your decisions based on the information and evidence available to you


Scope

This Element requires that you:

A. determine condition ratings for a broad range of properties that vary in terms of:
(i) age
(ii) type
(iii) construction
(iv) size