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Assessment Guide 1

LU 2.1

Assessment Guide
59097 FETC Real Estate Level 4
Real Estate Legislation

Developed by SOBS
©Services SETA
1/1/2008
Assessment Guide 2

Table of Content
Contents
Table of Content ............................................................................................................... 2

Candidate Information ..................................................................................................... 4

Results Summary & Judgement ........................................................................................ 5

1st Submission ......................................................................................................................................... 5


2nd Submission......................................................................................................................................... 7
3rd Submission ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Assessment Recording Tools – Task 1 .............................................................................. 11

Document Review: Activity 1 - Knowledge Assignment .................................................................... 12


Document Review: Activity 2 – Practical Assignment ....................................................................... 24

Assessment Recording Tools – Task 2 .............................................................................. 27

Document Review: Activity 1 – Knowledge Assignment ................................................................. 28


Document Review: Activity 2 – Practical Assignment ...................................................................... 31

Assessment Recording Tools – Task 3 .............................................................................. 42

Document Review: Activity 1 – Knowledge Assignment ................................................................. 43


Document Review: Activity 2 – Practical Assignment ...................................................................... 49
Document Review: Activity 3 – Workplace Evidence....................................................................... 60

Assessment Review Documents ...................................................................................... 61

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Assessment Guide 3

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Candidate Information
Name
Surname
Telephone Number
Cell Number
Email Address
ID
Physical Address

Postal Address

Area Code:
Employer
Employer Contact Details

Assessor Name
Assessor ID Number
Contact Number
Date of Portfolio Submission
Date of Assessment
Programme Name 59097 FETC Real Estate Level 4 (150 credits)
Learning Unit 2.1
Unit Standard Titles 246733 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
legislation applicable to real estate practice Level 4 12 Credits
242584 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act 2002 (FAIS)
(Act 37 of 2002) as it impacts on a specific financial services sub-
sector Level 4 2 Credits
242593 - Explain South African money laundering legislation
and the implications for accountable institutions in transacting
with clients Level 4 3 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS 17
Assessor Signature Learning Unit

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Assessment Guide 5

Results Summary & Judgement


1st Submission

Assessor Moderator

Assessor Registration ID Moderator Registration ID

Organisation Organisation

Date Date

Source of Evidence Assessment Activity Alignment First Submission


Clearly meets all the Meets some but not all Clearly does not meet
criteria criteria any of the criteria
Task 1 Knowledge Assignment US 246733 SO 1,2,3
Practical Assignment US 246733 SO 4
Task 2 Knowledge Assignment US 242584 SO 1,2
Practical Assignment US 242584 SO 2,3,4
Task 3 Knowledge Assignment US 242593 SO 1,2
Practical Assignment US 242593 SO 1,2,3,4
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Candidates must Clearly Meet all the Criteria in order to attain an overall “Competent” result.
OVERALL RESUL`T

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Declaration by Candidate

I, …………………………………………………………………….declare that I am satisfied that the feedback given to me by the Assessor was relevant, sufficient and done in a

constructive manner. I accept the assessment decisions and have no further questions relating to this particular assessment process.

Candidate Date
Assessor Date Moderator Date

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2nd Submission

Assessor Moderator

Assessor Registration ID Moderator Registration ID

Organisation Organisation

Date Date

Source of Evidence Assessment Activity Alignment First Submission


Clearly meets all the Meets some but not all Clearly does not meet
criteria criteria any of the criteria
Task 1 Knowledge Assignment US 246733 SO 1,2,3
Practical Assignment US 246733 SO 4
Task 2 Knowledge Assignment US 242584 SO 1,2
Practical Assignment US 242584 SO 2,3,4
Task 3 Knowledge Assignment US 242593 SO 1,2
Practical Assignment US 242593 SO 1,2,3,4

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Candidates must Clearly Meet all the Criteria in order to attain an overall “Competent” result.
OVERALL RESUL`T

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Declaration by Candidate

I, …………………………………………………………………….declare that I am satisfied that the feedback given to me by the Assessor was relevant, sufficient and done in a

constructive manner. I accept the assessment decisions and have no further questions relating to this particular assessment process.

Candidate Date
Assessor Date Moderator Date

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3rd Submission

Assessor Moderator

Assessor Registration ID Moderator Registration ID

Organisation Organisation

Date Date

Source of Evidence Assessment Activity Alignment First Submission


Clearly meets all the Meets some but not all Clearly does not meet
criteria criteria any of the criteria
Task 1 Knowledge Assignment US 246733 SO 1,2,3
Practical Assignment US 246733 SO 4
Task 2 Knowledge Assignment US 242584 SO 1,2
Practical Assignment US 242584 SO 2,3,4
Task 3 Knowledge Assignment US 242593 SO 1,2
Practical Assignment US 242593 SO 1,2,3,4

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Assessment Guide 10

Candidates must Clearly Meet all the Criteria in order to attain an overall “Competent” result.
OVERALL RESUL`T

Competent

Not Yet Competent

Declaration by Candidate

I, …………………………………………………………………….declare that I am satisfied that the feedback given to me by the Assessor was relevant, sufficient and done in a

constructive manner. I accept the assessment decisions and have no further questions relating to this particular assessment process.

Candidate Date
Assessor Date Moderator Date

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Assessment Recording Tools – Task 1

Key: Feedback – First Submission


Clearly meets all the criteria  Feedback – Second Submission
Meets some but not all criteria  Feedback – Third Submission
Clearly does not meet any criteria  Moderator comments
The assessor will use these symbols to indicate whether the Feedback will be provided in different colours, for ease of
evidence meets the criteria. reference.

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Assessment Guide 12

Document Review: Activity 1 - Knowledge Assignment

Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

The candidate must complete the KNOWLEDGE ASSIGNMENT in the Candidate Portfolio Workbook,
which meets the following criteria:
Contracts
Define the term contract
UNIT STANDARD 246733

A contract is an agreement reached between at least 2


or more parties, with the intention of creating a legal
obligation with resulting rights and duties. In short, a
1.1 a
SO 1

contract is an agreement which gives rise to a legal


obligation. A mere social appointment between parties
does not constitute a contract between them.

This evidence should include:


 Definition the term contract

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

Explain the different concepts of contact law and the


types of contracts found within each of these concepts
with examples.
1.1 b

The evidence should include explanation and examples


SO 1

of:
1. Formal contracts
UNIT STANDARD 246733

2. Simple contracts
3. Apparent simple contracts

How is contractual consensus established?

The evidence should include:


 A meeting of the minds
 Corresponding intentions
1.1. c
SO 1

 The Offer
 The acceptance

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

Which factors influence contractual consensus?

The evidence should include:


 Error
SO 1

 The Will Theory


1.1d

 Misrepresentation
 Duress
 Undue influence
UNIT STANDARD 246733

Contractual Capacity
Discuss the term contractual capacity and the factors
that influence such capacity with examples.

The evidence should include definitions and descriptions


of:
 Contractual capacity
 Mental incapacity
1.2 a
SO 1

 Intoxication
 Prodigals
 Insolvency
 Minors
 Marriage
 Incompetence
 Intoxication

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

Termination and Breach of Contract


Explain the circumstances under which a contract can
terminate

Answer should include:


 If the offer was made for a certain time period
UNIT STANDARD 246733

only, i.e. until 17h00 on a certain date.


 If the seller rejects the offer, it terminates
automatically on the seller indicating that it is
1.3 a
SO 1

unacceptable.
 If the buyer or seller dies before the offer has
been accepted.
 If the offer is not made to be irrevocable until
acceptance, the buyer can revoke it before the
seller signs his/her acceptance thereof.
Revocation need not be in writing, but must be
brought to the attention of the seller.

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

Discuss the concepts of breach of contract within the


Real Estate Industry with examples. Indicate the
damages and remedies for each of these concepts.

Answer should include:


1.3 b

 Definition of breach of contract and examples


SO 1

 Types and forms of breach including :- Positive


mal-performance, impossibility of performance,
repudiation, delay by debtor, delay by creditor
UNIT STANDARD 246733

 Remedies for the breach

Immovable property contracts of sale


When can a sale of immovable property be defined as a
transaction?.

Answer should include: When


 a specific and identified immovable property is
1.4 a

sold,
SO 2

 by an identified seller to an identified


purchaser,
 for a specific purchase price, and
 agreement is reached pertaining to the
payment terms.

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

What do you require to create a binding Agreement of


Sale contract in respect of immovable property?

Answer should include:


1. an agreement that is reduced to writing; and
1.4 b
SO 2

2. signed by both the purchaser and seller


UNIT STANDARD 246733

thereto; or
3. signed by their agents acting on their written
authority. This could mean a resolution
passed by a company or close corporation or a
trust, or upon a written power of attorney
given by either party to a nominee
Define the following terms with examples:
c.1 - Sole Mandate:
c.2 - Open Mandate:
1.4 c
SO 2

Answer should include:


 Definition – Sole mandate
 Definition – Open mandate
 Examples of each term

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

Discuss the contracts you as an estate agent will deal


with under the following headings – ensure that your
discussion is no less than 10 sentences.
d.1 Freehold property
d.2 Sectional title schemes
d.3 Fractional ownership
d.4 Shareblock
d.5 Retirement Schemes
UNIT STANDARD 246733

Answer should include:


 D.1 – Free standing house/structure, outright
ownership, essential terms i.e parties, property,
1.4 d
SO 2

price
 D.2 – Direct ownership of units, share of
“common property”, the sectional titles act,
undivided share in common property
 D.3 – more than one buyer, divided into shares,
usage roster, owners right to sell
 D.4 – Share block control Act, share certificate,
use agreement, statues of share block company
 D.5 – Housing development Scheme for retired
persons act, age of a retired person, life- right,
purchase right of occupation

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

Complete the following multiple answer questions by


circling the correct statement/answer.
Correct answer are:
1.4 e
SO 2

 E.1 = a & d
 E.2 = b
 E.3 = b
UNIT STANDARD 246733

 E.4 = a
Letting and hiring contracts
It is important for an estate agent to receive a mandate
from a lessor. What information should such mandate
contain in order to protect the estate agent’s rights?
Answer should include:

SO 2

Lessors name and particulars, required monthly


1.5 a

rental, special instructions, duration and renewal


of lease
 Also include special features, commission
arrangements, collection of rentals, inspection of
premises

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

In the table below list the differences between a


Sectional Title Lease agreement and a Residential Lease
Agreement
1.5 b

Answer should include:


SO 2
UNIT STANDARD 246733

 Management rules
 Water usage, sewerage, security fees, rates and
taxes
 Maintenance clauses
Discuss the letting agent’s duties in relation to
deposits, breach notices, stamp duty and renewal
notices.
Answer should include discussion of duties relating to:
1.5 c
SO 2

 Deposits
 Breach notices
 Stamp duty
 Renewal notices

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

Legislative provisions in immovable property


Define the following terms:
• Servitudes
• Praedial servitudes
1.6 a
SO 3
UNIT STANDARD 246733

Answer should include:


 Definition of Servitudes
 Definition of Praedial servitudes

Discuss the legislative conditions regarding property


taxing surrounding the sale of immovable property

Answer should include :


1.6 b
SO 3

 Tax payable on transactions


 Responsible parties
 Exemptions in terms of section 12

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

Discuss the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937 and how


this affects you as an estate agent when dealing with
UNIT STANDARD

the different property titles and their registration.


246733

1.6 c
SO 3

Answer should include :


 The principles of the Act
 Discussion of the affect of the act on the estate
agent

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

The competencies of natural persons and legal entity’s


In the table on the following page indicate what
procedures you as an estate agent will follow for each
type of client to ascertain that you adhere to the
legislative and common law competency provisions
when dealing with each of the listed entity’s.
UNIT STANDARD 246733

 Candidate must be able to establish the procedures


to be followed in the role of property seller and
1.7 a
SO 3

property purchaser for each of the following


entities:-

 Individuals
 Companies
 Close corporations
 Trusts
 Deceased Estates
 Partnerships
 Clubs, foundations and bodies corporate

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Document Review: Activity 2 – Practical Assignment

Question
S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub
U/S

The candidate must present a PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENT providing the following evidence :
The Estate Agency Affairs Act provisions
Source a copy of the Estate Agency Affairs Act 112 of
1976 and discuss the following factors :-
UNIT STANDARD 246733

a) What are the main provisions of the Act?


b) How do these provisions affect you as an
Estate Agent?
SO 4

c) What duties and obligations are imposed


2.1

on you as an estate agent by the Act?


d) How will you apply this in your current
position as estate agent

Evidence must include the following:


 Discussion on the provisions of the Act
 The main provisions of the Estate Agency Affairs Act
as it affects the estate agent are understood and
applied

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

The Estate Agency Affairs Board


Visit the EAAB web site on www.eaab.org.za. Identify
and discuss the following :
a) a) The functions of the Estate Agency Affairs
Board
UNIT STANDARD 246733

b) How do these functions govern your actions


as an estate agent?
c) What actions or omissions are considered by
SO 4

2.2

the Board to be deserving of sanction?

Evidence must include the following :


 Functions of the Estate Agency Affairs Board are
understood and explained
 The duties and obligation imposed on estate agents
by the Act are explained and understood
 Instances deserving sanction from the Board

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Question
Portfolio
U/S S/O Assessment Item Feedback 1st sub 2nd sub 3rd sub

Trust Monies and fidelity fund certificates


Discuss the following :
a) The rules relating to Trust Monies and Fidelity
UNIT STANDARD 246733

Certificates
b) In your current workplace, which measures are
in place to ensure that these rules are adhered
SO 4

2.3

to?
Evidence must include the following:
 Rules relating to trust moneys and fidelity fund
certificates are understood and explained
 Discussion in which candidate outlines the rules
and measures in his/her current workplace.

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Assessment Recording Tools – Task 2

Key: Feedback – First Submission


Clearly meets all the criteria  Feedback – Second Submission
Meets some but not all criteria  Feedback – Third Submission
Clearly does not meet any criteria  Moderator comments
The assessor will use these symbols to indicate whether the Feedback will be provided in different colours, for ease of
evidence meets the criteria. reference.

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Assessment Guide 28

Document Review: Activity 1 – Knowledge Assignment

Question
Portfolio

1st 2nd 3rd


US S/O Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

The candidate must present a KNOWLEDGE ASSIGNMENT which meets the following criteria:

The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FIAS)


Explain the purpose of the Financial Advisory and
UNIT STANDARD 242584

Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) with special reference to the


Real Estate Industry.
Evidence must include:
SO 1 & 2

1.1a

 Explanation of the purpose of the FAIS act in context


with the Real Estate Industry
 Discussion should include factors of due diligence,
criminalising of money laundering, reporting
structures

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Question
Portfolio
1st 2nd 3rd
US S/O Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

The FIAS Act refers to both Financial Service Providers and


UNIT STANDARD 242584

Financial Products.
Define and explain each of these concepts with examples.
SO 1 & 2

Evidence must include:


1.1 b

 Definition of a Financial Service Provider with


examples
 Definition of Financial Product with examples

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Question
Portfolio
1st 2nd 3rd
US S/O Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

One of the principals of your estate agency firm seems to be


experiencing some conceptual difficulty in appreciating the
difference between a natural person and a juristic person
within the context of FAIS.
UNIT STANDARD 242584

Clearly explain to that principal:


 what a natural person is;
SO 1 & 2

 how the concept of “natural person” is defined in


1.1 c

FAIS; and
 the differences between a natural and a juristic
person.
Evidence must include:
 Definition of a natural person
 Natural person as defined in FAIS
 List/ discussion detailing the differences between
natural person and juristic person

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Document Review: Activity 2 – Practical Assignment


Question
Portfolio

1st 2nd 3rd


US S/O Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

The candidate must present a PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENT providing the following evidence

Consumer protection under FIAS


Prepare a report for your Principle Agent outlining your own
UNIT STANDARD 242584

views on whether or not there is, in fact, a need for special


legislation such as the FAIS Act, to protect consumers in their
dealing with financial service providers. Refer to the historical
2.1 a
SO 1

situation in South Africa and similar international legislation.

 The need for the FAIS Act as protection for consumers is


explained with reference to the historical situation in SA and
similar international legislation

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Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

Reflect on the current position in the financial services


industry and contrast this situation with the state of affairs
UNIT STANDARD 242584

that prevailed in the financial services industry prior to the


introduction of FAIS.
Evidence must include:
2.1 b
SO 1

 Reflective answer on how candidate perceives the current


position of the financial services industry
 A contrast outline between the current and previous
financial services industry

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Assessment Guide 33

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

The principal of your estate agency firm has been asked to give
advice to a longstanding and loyal client of the firm regarding
what the client believes was a deceptive and unfair practice
that was perpetrated against her by a certain financial service
provider whose services she had recently used. Your principal,
aware that you are now quite the expert in FAIS, approaches
you for your assistance in the matter. He requests you to
provide a memorandum detailing:
UNIT STANDARD 242584

a) the protection that consumers have in their dealings


with financial service providers through FAIS giving
clear and concise examples of the nature of such
2.1 c
SO 1

protection;
b) the role, duties and powers of the courts in granting
redress in the event that the client should decide to
institute civil proceedings against that financial
service provider rather than launch a complaint
through the office of the Ombud.
Evidence should include :
 Specific reference to the protection afforded to consumers
with examples
 Outline of the role, duties and powers of the courts

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Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

Financial Services under FAIS


Identify, and list, the financial services work roles that you
believe are affected by FAIS giving special attention to the
requirements for licensing of such persons by the Financial
Services Board.
2.2

Evidence should include:-


 Work roles affected by FAIS are identified with reference
UNIT STANDARD 242584

to requirements for licensing by the Financial Services


Board related to each

Financial Service Providers and Representatives


SO 2

Explain the relationship that exists between Financial Service


Providers and their representatives in accordance with the
relevant provisions of FAIS. You must, in this respect, also refer
specifically to the accountability and responsibility
requirements imposed upon Financial Service Providers for the
2.3

functions and activities of their representatives

Evidence should include :-


 The relationship between Financial Service Providers and
representatives is explained with reference to
accountability and responsibility

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Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

Licensing under FAIS


Now that you are acquainted with the major provisions of
FAIS, you have decided that it would be worth your while, as
an estate agent, also to be licensed as a Financial Service
Provider since this would enable you to expand the range of
services that you are able to offer to your clients. Write a full
UNIT STANDARD 242584

report in which you


address the following :
a) explain the process that you will be required to follow
SO 2

2.4

to be licensed as a Financial Service Provider with the


FSB.
b) Are there any ongoing compliance requirements that
you will have to meet to retain that license? If so give
full details of such ongoing compliance requirements

Evidence should include :-


 The process to be followed for licensing is explained
 The requirements for ongoing compliance are identified
and explained

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Assessment Guide 36

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

FAIS suspension and withdrawal


Indicate the conditions under which an FSP licence or
UNIT STANDARD 242584

authorisation may be suspended, withdrawn or reinstated in


terms of FAIS. Also furnish relevant examples in respect of
each of the instances that you have identified.
SO 2

2.5

Evidence should include :-


 Conditions under wish suspensions, withdrawals and
reinstatement of authorisation may be imposed are
explained with examples.

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Assessment Guide 37

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

The Registrar
Your agency has just employed two new Agents. As part of
their training your principle agent has requested that you
prepare a detailed briefing of the statutory role and functions
of the Registrar giving special attention both to:
UNIT STANDARD 242584

 the Registrar’s relationship to the Financial Services


Board; and
SO 3


2.6

the steps that the Registrar may take in cases of non-


compliance.

Evidence should include :-


 The role and functions of the Registrar are explained
with reference to the relationship to the Financial
Services Board .
 The steps that the Registrar could take in cases of non-
compliance

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Assessment Guide 38

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

The FAIS Ombudsman


Visit the FAIS website with specific reference to recent rulings
made by the Ombudsman. Select one ruling on the site and
address the following :-

a) Explain the role and functions of the FAIS Ombud with


specific reference to the ruling that has been made by
UNIT STANDARD 242584

the Ombud.
b) What implications do you believe the office of the
SO 3 & 4

Ombud has for the financial services sub-sector?


2.7

c) How do rulings of the FAIS Ombud affect and impact


on any other sector such as, say, the estate agency
sector?
Evidence should include :-
 The role and functions of the FAIS Ombuds are explained
with reference to recent rulings .
 The consequences arising from rulings from an approach
to a regulatory body by a client are discussed
 The impact as a result of rulings by the Ombud is
discussed

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Assessment Guide 39

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

The mechanisms for enforcement


You are required to conduct research into the roles, duties and
powers of the courts in enforcing the provisions of FAIS. You
should, more specifically, examine applicable High Court
judgements (which are binding on the lower courts) that have
been made against financial service organisations and FSPs
UNIT STANDARD 242584

under circumstances where:


• there has been a non-compliance with the statutory
provisions of FAIS;
SO 3

2.8

• a FSP has wilfully (or deliberately) made false,


misleading or deceptive statements to a client; and
• a FSP has deliberately concealed material facts from
a client..
Write a full report on your research conducted addressing
the following:-
a) Indicate, from the results of your research, the nature
of the redress that courts have been able to provide
to aggrieved consumers.
(continued page 40)

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Assessment Guide 40

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
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b) Do you believe that the courts play an effective role in


the enforcement of FAIS and in the protection of
consumers?
c) What recourse is available to aggrieved clients?
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d) How, in your view, could this function still be


2.8 CONTINUED

improved further?
Evidence should include :-
SO 3

 The roles, duties and powers of the courts are described in


terms of judgement against organisations and redress
through the courts.
 The rights of recourse available to aggrieved clients are
explained with examples

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Assessment Guide 41

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
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Client Complaints
Investigate the manner in which complaints are handled by
the Estate Agency Affairs Board and draft a memorandum
detailing these procedures.
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a) Compare and contrast the EAAB complaint handling


procedures with the investigative procedures referred
to in relevant FAIS directives.
SO 4

2.9

b) Which of the procedures, in your view, is the more


effective?
Evidence should include :-

 The manner in which complaints are handled by the


industry is investigated with reference to Financial
Services Board directives

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Assessment Guide 42

Assessment Recording Tools – Task 3

Key: Feedback – First Submission


Clearly meets all the criteria  Feedback – Second Submission
Meets some but not all criteria  Feedback – Third Submission
Clearly does not meet any criteria  Moderator comments
The assessor will use these symbols to indicate whether the Feedback will be provided in different colours, for ease of
evidence meets the criteria. reference.

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Assessment Guide 43

Document Review: Activity 1 – Knowledge Assignment

Question
Portfolio

1st 2nd 3rd


US S/O Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

The candidate must present a KNOWLEDGE ASSIGNMENT which meets the following criteria:

Concept of Money Laundering


Discuss the following concepts:-
a. The concept of money laundering
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b. Unlawful activity – provide examples with your


discussion
Evidence must include:
SO 1

1.1a

 The process by which the proceeds of illegal activities


are channelled into lawful commercial dealings which
are designed to conceal the source of the money and
also to create the impression that the money was
legitimately obtained

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Question
Portfolio
1st 2nd 3rd
US S/O Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

b. Unlawful activity – provide examples with your


discussion
UNIT STANDARD

1.1 b
SO 1

Evidence must include:


 . Identification of unlawful activities i.e engaging in
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transactions with the purpose of concealing origin


and or identity are provided with examples

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Assessment Guide 45

Question
Portfolio
1st 2nd 3rd
US S/O Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

Money Laundering Acts


Consider the provisions of the following Acts :
•the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, 121 of 1998
(“POCA”);
•the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 38 of 2001 (“FICA”);
•the Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist
and Related Activities Act, 2004 (“POCDATARA”); and
•the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Control
Regulations (including regulations, exemptions and guidance
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notes);

a. Discuss the purpose of the various Acts


1.2 a
SO 1

Evidence must include:


 The aim of POCA is to fight organised crime generally
It criminalises transactions involving ‘dirty’ money
and has a broad range
 FICA to combat money laundering activities,
maintain integrity of the financial system.
Anti- money laundering regime designed to break
the money laundering cycle
 provides measures designed to prevent and combat
terrorism and related activities as well as financing
of terrorism.
 guidance notes that are issued by the FIC from time
to time.

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Assessment Guide 46

Question
Portfolio
1st 2nd 3rd
US S/O Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

Indicate how each of these Acts contributes to the prevention


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of money laundering
Evidence must include:
 Reflective on how the candidate views on how each of
1.2 b
SO 1

the Acts contribute to the prevention of money


laundering

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Assessment Guide 47

Question
Portfolio
1st 2nd 3rd
US S/O Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

Identification and Verification


Your firm has just received a mandate from a natural person
to market her residential property for sale. The seller informs
you that she presently resides at the property. Describe the
various steps that you will take to identify and verify the
seller and how you will go about the process
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Evidence must include details of:-


 official identity document bearing a photograph of
the person during a face-to-face meeting with the
1.3 a
SO 1

person
 in the absence of a valid identity document, a valid
South African driver’s licence or a valid South African
passport may be accepted.
 details of the current, permanent home address
 comparing the client’s particulars against
documentation
 verification purposes
 Clear outline of the process that will be followed

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Assessment Guide 48

Question
Portfolio
1st 2nd 3rd
US S/O Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

Case study – Lessor granting mandate telephonically:-


Describe the steps that you will take to identify and verify the
identity of the lessor. Indicate, in addition, when you will
accept the new leasing mandate from the lessor?
Evidence must include:
 telephone contact with the client at the numbers
listed under his/her name in the telephone directory.
 interviews with the client’s employer / business
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partners.
 references from well-known and reputable financial
institutions that are also accountable institutions.
1.3 b
SO 2

 Confirm cheque drawn by a client using the same


name as the one provided to the institution has been
cleared by a locally registered bank.
 Require payment or a deposit by means of a cheque
drawn on a locally registered bank.
 Require the client to visit the institution in person to
conduct the first transaction or collect documentation
in the course of business and at the same time to
present his/her official identity document.
 Acceptance of mandate - after identification&
verification.
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Assessment Guide 49

Document Review: Activity 2 – Practical Assignment


Question
Portfolio

1st 2nd 3rd


US S/O Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

The candidate must present a PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENT providing the following evidence

Accountable Institutions
Estate agents are specifically mentioned as an accountable
institution in Schedule 1 of FICA. Draft a short memorandum
to your principal in which you discuss and explain the
following :-
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a) The concept of an accountable institution


b) The statutory bodies created to support the money
laundering legislation
SO 1

c) The duties of an estate agent as an accountable


2.1

institution
Evidence must include:
 The statutory bodies created to support the money
laundering legislation are identified with reference to the
functions of the different role players
 The concept of an accountable institution is explained with
reference to the duties of accountable institutions under
the Act.

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Assessment Guide 50

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

The Money Laundering Reporting Officer


Scenario of appointment as MLRO
Explain to your principal the role and functions that you will
now have to undertake and give her specific examples of what
2.2 a
SO 1

you intend to do as the MLRO of the enterprise.


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Evidence must include:


 Role and functions of the Money Laundering Reporting
Officer are explained with examples
Also draft one of the monthly reports of activities that you
have undertaken as the MLRO giving your principal specific
recommendations regarding your findings so that your
enterprise will be found to be complaint in the (very real)
2.2 b
SO 1

event of an inspection visit by FIC officials


Evidence must include:
 Monthly report indicating activities undertaken and
recommendations to ensure compliancy of the
organisation.

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Assessment Guide 51

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
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“Know your client”


Your principal has been asked to address a seminar of the
Institute of Estate Agents on the identification and verification
procedures that are contained in FICA. He instructs you to
research this aspect of the matter for him and make specific
reference to :-
a) The categories of clients indicated in the money
laundering legislation
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b) The documents required to identify and very each


category of client
c) The circumstances and products that are exempted
SO 2

2.3

from the “know your client” requirements with


examples.
Once you have completed your research draft a
memorandum for your principal accordingly

Evidence must include:


 Categories of client indicated in the money laundering
legislation are named
 Indication is given of the documents required to identify
and verify each client
 Circumstances or products that are exempt from the know
your client requirements are identified with examples
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Assessment Guide 52

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
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Identification requirements
Simulated scenario – Joe Bloggs CC – marketing of immovable
property
Explain to your principal in a written report:
 the information you will need to obtain from the
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person acting for the close corporation for this


purpose;
 the verification steps that you intend following in
2.4 a
SO 2

pursuance of his instruction (that is, for instance, what


documents you will require from the close
corporation); and
the additional information that you will probably need to
complete the verification process.
Evidence must include:
 The concepts of identification and verifications are
explained with reference to a business relationship or
one that requires indication.

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Assessment Guide 53

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

Write a short brief in which you indicate the nature of the


steps that you will take to identify and verify the identity of:
 a trust;
 an agent acting on behalf of another person; and
 an attorney acting on behalf of a client;
under circumstances where that trust, agent or intermediary
approaches you, in your capacity as an estate agent, to locate
2.4 b
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a lessee for an immovable property that belongs to the trust,


other person or client, as the case may be.
SO 2

Evidence must include:-


 The concepts of identification and verification are
explained with reference to above
organisations/persons in the capacity of the lessor

Also address a letter to the trust, other person or client


indicating what documentation you will require for the
verification process
2.4 c

Evidence must include:-


 A letter addressed to person / client indicating
documentation required for verification

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Assessment Guide 54

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

Record keeping documentation and time frames


Draft a memo in which you discuss the requirements relating
to the accessibility of information
2.5 a

Evidence must include:-


 Requirements relating to accessibility of information are
explained with examples
UNIT STANDARD 242593

Provide your principal with a comprehensive list of the different


records that the firm must keep and maintain pursuant to
relevant anti-money laundering legislation;
2.5 b
SO 3

Evidence must include:-


 Records required by the money laundering legislation are
listed

Draft an appropriate reference matrix, for the benefit of all


members in the service of the firm, giving them an indication
of the statutory timeframes for the storing of these records.
2.5 c

Evidence must include:-


 A matrix providing an indication of timeframes required
for storing documentation required by money
laundering legislation.

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Assessment Guide 55

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
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The reporting process


Simulated scenario – two reports received by MLRO
Discuss why you think the above transactions could be
2.6 a

suspicious
Evidence must include:-
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 Possible indicators that could infer that a transaction is


suspicious
SO 3

Indicate who is responsible for reporting the suspicious


transactions and the process that you will follow in dealing
with these two reports
Evidence must include:-
2.6 b

 Who is responsible for reporting suspicious


transactions
 The process to be followed in reporting different types
of transactions is explained

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Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

Furnish your own report on the two matters to the principals


of your firm.
Evidence must include:-
2.6 c

 Report indicating the findings from the two reports


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provided with indication of action that is recommended to


remedy the situation.
SO 3

Would you keep a copy of any reports that you might submit
to the FIC and, if so, where will you retain them?
Evidence must include:-
2.6 d

 Reflective answer indicating whether copies will be kept


and where these report would be filed
 Reference to confidentiality and secure record keeping
system

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Assessment Guide 57

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
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Personal liability
Indicate what the penalties and the possible defences against
personal liability would be available to the employees ,
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principals, trustees and partners of accountable institutions in


the circumstances where the two suspicious transactions
referred to in Activity 2.6 above were not reported to the FIC?
SO 4

2.7

Evidence must include:-


 Penalties for non-compliance are explained with reference
to personal liability and the liability of the organisation
 Possible defences against personal liability for not reporting
suspicious transactions available to employees, directors,
trustees and partners of accountable institutions in the
event of prosecution are discussed.

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Assessment Guide 58

Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

Internal rules of an organisation


Now that you have been appointed as the MLRO of your
estate agency firm:

Carefully analyse your firm’s internal rules for FICA


compliance; and draft a memorandum to your principal on the
2.8 a

outcome of this analysis particularly highlighting any areas


UNIT STANDARD 242593

that you may have found that, you believe, are not compliant
with the requirements for effective internal rules.
Evidence must include:-
SO 4

 The internal rules of an organisation relating to the various


Acts that refer to money laundering are analysed for
compliance
Suggest suitable ways in which the firm’s internal rules should
be amended to ensure that they become compliant.
Evidence must include:-
2.8 b

 Reflective answer indicating remedies for areas which


were found to be non-compliant during analysis in point
2.8a

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Question
US S/O Portfolio Assessment Item Feedback
1st 2nd 3rd
sub sub sub

Explain to your principal the impact of non-compliance on the


economy of South Africa with reference to attracting Foreign
Investment
2.8 c

Evidence must include:-


 The impact of non-compliance on the economy of South
Africa is explained with reference to attracting foreign
investment
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Whistle blowing
Your principal has requested you to research the
consequences of whistle blowing for individual estate agents
SO 4

at your estate agency firm. Undertake the necessary research


and draft a report on the findings of that research in which the
consequences of whistle blowing are discussed with full
2.9

reference to any appropriate legislation. (Hint: Ensure that you


also deal with the provisions of the Protected Disclosures Act
in your report.)
Evidence must include:-
 The consequences of whistle blowing for the individual are
discussed with reference to the appropriate legislation

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Assessment Guide 60

Document Review: Activity 3 – Workplace Evidence


Question
Portfolio

1st 2nd 3rd


US SO Assessment Item Feedback
sub sub sub

The candidate must present WORKPLACE EVIDENCE that meets the following criteria:
Logbook
 Competed by supervisor
3.1

 Signed and dated, ratings included


UNIT STANDARD 242593

Reflective Journal
ELO 2

Weekly Journal An explanation of how the assessment


under review caters for special needs without
3.2

compromising the validity of the assessment.


 Weekly Journal of activities.
 Includes research, mentored discussions with
principal agent

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Assessment Guide 61

Assessment Review Documents

Review

The assessor that completed the final judgement on the candidate is required to
conduct the assessment review.

Review the assessment process, instruments and evidence requirements for


continuous improvement purposes.

This review will not affect the competence declaration of the candidate. Assessor
may include recommendations for future improvement of practices

Assessor’s Name ID Number

Contact Details of Email


Assessor Phone
Fax

Review Criteria Comments


Consistent
Authentic

Sufficient
Reliable
Current
Valid

1 Please conduct an honest review of the Assessment Instruments used in this assessment:
Task 1
Knowledge
Assignment
Practical Assignment
Task 2
Knowledge
Assignment
Practical Assignment
Task 3
Knowledge
Assignment
Practical Assignment
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Review Criteria 1 2 3 4 5 Comments


On a scale of 1 – 5, please review the practices listed below.
(KEY: 1 – no evidence, 2 – some evidence, 3 – sufficient evidence, 4 – good evidence, 5 – best practice)
2 Do you feel the assessments
conducted was fair in relation to
the programme requirements
3 Was the assessment free of
potential assessment barriers such
as language, literacy, access to
resources?
3 Was the assessment process
followed in line with organizational
requirements?
4 Are the learning materials and
assessment activities supportive of
the assessment strategy?
5 Are the workplace and practical
environment sufficiently supportive
of the assessment strategy?

Questions Yes No
6 Was the learner prepared for the assessment?
7 Did the learner receive sufficient instructions for the assessment?
8 Was the learner satisfied with the assessment process used?
9 Did you give the learner constructive feedback?
10 Was the assessment cost effective?

Recommendations
(Provide feedback on Validity, authenticity, currency and sufficiency of candidate evidence.)

Assessor Signature Date Review Completed

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