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Certificate IV in National Indigenous Legal Advocacy

Certificate IV in National Indigenous Legal Advocacy

Accredited course
National Code:
39103QLD
State Code:
4123
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2007
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
929
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
30/06/2003
Expiry Date
29/06/2008
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course is specifically designed to meet the needs of advocates.

Schedule
1.

Learners to complete nineteen (19) Core units (6 of which are also included in the Certificate III qualification) and an additional two (2) Elective units. There is provision in the course for trainers to recognise student's prior learning for any unit. There is also provision in the course for students to undertake a vocational training placement (of 70 hours).

CORE UNITS - Learners to complete Core units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C1028 ICPMM63BA Access the Internet 20 Unit of competency
15142 Advocate for clients in care or custody or in need of assistance 60 Module
15140 Assist persons seeking bail 30 Module
C3662 BSBADM305A Create and use databases 20 Unit of competency
C3534 BSBCMN214A Create and use simple spreadsheets 20 Unit of competency
S2660 RTD4804A Develop community networks 25 Unit of competency
C3519 BSBCMN108A Develop keyboard skills 40 Unit of competency
15137 Gather information in legal systems to assist in routine responsibilities 30 Module
C0158 CHCORG5A Maintain an effective work environment 30 Unit of competency
C3546 BSBCMN311A Maintain Workplace Safety 20 Unit of competency
S4059 CSCSAS018A Manage conflict through negotiation 20 Unit of competency
15151 Provide advice to client 30 Module
15141 Provide assistance to indigenous people maintaining the importance of land and culture 30 Module
15139 Provide assistance to people seeking support when detained or in an arrest situation 30 Module
E1999 THHGHS03B Provide first aid 24 Unit of competency
C1440 BSALC402A Research, locate and provide legal and other information in response to requests 60 Unit of competency
15143 Support clients needing legal assistance 80 Module
15144 Utilise ethical standards when dealing with client 20 Module
C0129 CHCCOM3A Utilise specialist communication skills 45 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVE UNITS - Learners to complete two (2) Elective units from list below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C3543 BSBCMN308A Maintain financial records 60 Unit of competency
15145 Promote access and equity with Indigenous clients in the legal system 40 Module
C0211 CHCPROT11A Provide for care and protection of clients in specific need 45 Unit of competency
C3879 PUALIO004A Provide interpreting and translating services 20 Unit of competency
C1451 BSALPL402A Provide support in Family Law matters 60 Unit of competency
N0660 CHCDFV1A Recognise and respond to domestic and family violence 40 Unit of competency
C0104 CHCADMIN3A Undertake administrative work 30 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
5199 30731QLD Certificate IV in National Indigenous Legal Advocacy Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.

2. For further details regarding this course, please contact The Director, Social Justice Unit, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission on (02) 9284 9600 or email nilac@humanrights.gov.au.

3. This course was entered on STARS by Central CSSN (for Challenger TAFE) on 7 September 2007.
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