CQUniversity Unit Profile
PROP19001 Statutory Valuation
Statutory Valuation
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General Information

Overview

In this unit you will focus on valuations undertaken for statutory purposes, including the valuation of property for compulsory acquisition as well as rating and taxation valuations. You will examine the relevant legislation, theory and procedures relating to land acquisition, compensation and revenue raising. You will develop practical skills in statutory valuation and be able to prepare valuations for compensation.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite: PROP11001

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2024

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 50%
2. Take Home Exam
Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student feedback

Feedback

Take-home exam scheduling confirmed too late

Recommendation

As a take-home exam the scheduling must consider timing conflicts. This is managed at a level beyond the unit coordinator. That said, the unit coordinator is to undertake all possible steps to have the date set as early as possible and communicate this with the class.

Feedback from Student feedback

Feedback

Main assignment authenticity

Recommendation

Each year the main assignment adopts a new real property with either a real or hypothetical resumption/acquisition. This authenticity is appreciated by the students and the approach is to be continued.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Apply the major legal concepts related to statutory valuation to real situations
  2. Identify the valuation approaches applicable to rating valuations throughout Australia
  3. Research at relevant government offices and internet provider services
  4. Demonstrate the responsibilities involved in statutory valuation practice.

The Australian Property Institute (API) has accredited this unit as part of the Bachelor of Property course. This unit contributes to the core knowledge field of the API in Statutory Valuation. The learning outcomes for the unit and the assessments have been designed around the accreditation requirements.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Written Assessment - 50%
2 - Take Home Exam - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 50%
2 - Take Home Exam - 50%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Supplementary

The Law Affecting Valuation of Land in Australia

Edition: 6 (2020)
Authors: Alan Hyam
Federation
Annandale Annandale , NSW , Australia
ISBN: 9781760022334
Binding: Hardcover

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • CoreLogic/RPData sales system - See Property Gateway for access details.
  • Property Course Gateway for CF56/CG87/CG88 (Moodle)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Steven Boyd Unit Coordinator
s.boyd@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 08 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Land Resumption and Acquisition

Chapter

Hyam chapter 12

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 15 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld)

Chapter

Hyam chapter 12

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 22 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Principles of Compensation I

Chapter

Hyam chapter 13 & 14

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 29 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Principles of Compensation II

Chapter

Hyam chapter 15 & 16

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 05 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Measurement of Compensation and Report Writing

Chapter

Hyam chapter 17 & 18

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 12 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 19 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Land Acquisition Act 1989 (Cth)

Chapter

Land Acquisition Act 1989 (Cth)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 26 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Property taxation—Local government, State and Federal

Chapter

See Moodle site for readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 02 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Land Valuation Act 2010 (Qld) I

Chapter

Land Valuation Act 2010 (Qld)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Compulsory acquisition valuation Due: Week 8 Friday (6 Sept 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 09 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Land Valuation Act 2010 (Qld) II

Chapter

Land Valuation Act 2010 (Qld)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 16 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Compensation Valuation of Land Affected by Customary Title

Chapter

See Moodle site for readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 23 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Ethics, Standards and the Expert Witness

Chapter

Hyam chapter 19 & 20

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 30 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Mass Appraisal

Chapter

See Moodle site for readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 07 Oct 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 14 Oct 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Compulsory acquisition valuation

Task Description

Valuation for compensation.

You are to find a property and complete a valuation for compensation assuming a partial compulsory acquisition following the full details found in Moodle


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Friday (6 Sept 2024) 11:45 pm AEST

Submit this file through the Moodle submission point by the due time.


Return Date to Students

Week 9 Friday (13 Sept 2024)


Weighting
50%

Assessment Criteria

Core elements

  • Presentation
  • Property description
  • Economic outlook
  • Valuation approach
  • Calculations


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply the major legal concepts related to statutory valuation to real situations
  • Identify the valuation approaches applicable to rating valuations throughout Australia
  • Research at relevant government offices and internet provider services
  • Demonstrate the responsibilities involved in statutory valuation practice.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 Take Home Exam

Assessment Title
Take-home exam

Task Description

Take-home open book and open web exam.

  • You have three hours to complete and submit this examination paper. Late submissions will not be marked. If you encounter problems submitting your paper to Moodle, email it to your unit coordinator by the due time.
  • This is an individual assessment, so collaboration with other students will result in an academic misconduct allegation for all students involved. This may result in a fail result for this assessment. Please note that your paper will be submitted through Turnitin.


Assessment Due Date

Due date to be confirmed


Return Date to Students

Weighting
50%

Assessment Criteria

Learning outcomes assessed:

  • Apply the major legal concepts related to statutory valuation to real situations.
  • Identify the valuation approaches applicable to rating valuations throughout Australia.
  • Demonstrate the responsibilities involved in statutory valuation practice.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Through the Moodle submission point by the due time.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply the major legal concepts related to statutory valuation to real situations
  • Identify the valuation approaches applicable to rating valuations throughout Australia
  • Demonstrate the responsibilities involved in statutory valuation practice.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?