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Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice)
Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice)
20055VIC
8809
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To enable the development of specialised skills and knowledge of participants wishing to enter employment within the legal practice industry at a senior level.
On successful completion of the Advanced Diploma a person will possess the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake employment as a senior law clerk in a law firm, coporation or government department.
Schedule
1.
2003 ENROLMENT - CORE MODULES - Learners to complete all core modules
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15663 | Business Communications Skills | 40 | Module | |
| 15664 | Business Computing 1 | 60 | Module | |
| 20222 | VBJ369 | Competency Analysis | 10 | Module |
| 23178 | Consumer Protection | 36 | Module | |
| 23175 | Contract Analysis | 36 | Module | |
| 23180 | Criminal Law Defences | 36 | Module | |
| 23174 | Elements of Contract | 36 | Module | |
| 23179 | Elements of Criminal Law | 36 | Module | |
| 23183 | Elements of Torts | 36 | Module | |
| C3517 | BSBCMN106A | Follow workplace safety procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| 20229 | VBJ206 | Identify Potential Clients and Provide Advice On Services | 51 | Module |
| 23173 | Jurisprudence | 36 | Module | |
| 23182 | Law of Evidence Advanced | 36 | Module | |
| 23181 | Law of Evidence Introduction | 36 | Module | |
| 23177 | Law of Personal Property | 36 | Module | |
| 23184 | Law of Torts Issues | 36 | Module | |
| 23172 | Legal Framework | 36 | Module | |
| 15010 | NGMS106 | Managing Effective Working Relationships | 34 | Module |
| 23176 | Practice and Procedure (Magistrates Courts) | 36 | Module | |
| 20230 | VBJ207 | Practise in A Legal Environment | 68 | Module |
2.
2003 ENROLMENT - ELECTIVES - Learners to complete either stream: Legal Executive or Police.
**LEGAL EXECUTIVE STREAM** - Learners to complete all electives to a total of 252 hours, PLUS other general electives to a total of 180 hours .
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23186 | Elements of Trusts | 36 | Module | |
| 23185 | Practice and Procedure (Titles Office) | 36 | Module | |
| 23191 | Practice and Procedure and Negotiation | 36 | Module | |
| 23190 | Practice and Procedure to Judgement | 36 | Module | |
| 23189 | Real Property Law Advanced | 36 | Module | |
| 23188 | Real Property Law Introduction | 36 | Module | |
| 23187 | Succession Law | 36 | Module |
3.
2003 ENROLMENT - **POLICE STREAM** - Learners to complete electives to a total of 216 hours, PLUS other general electives to a total of 216 hours.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23195 | Crimes Against the Person | 36 | Module | |
| 23193 | Criminology Issues | 36 | Module | |
| 23192 | Elements of Criminology | 36 | Module | |
| 23196 | Essentials of Court Evidence | 36 | Module | |
| 23197 | Legal Jurisdiction | 36 | Module | |
| 23194 | Police Procedures, Traffic and Property Offences | 36 | Module |
4.
2003 ENROLMENT - GENERAL ELECTIVES
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23199 | Administrative Law Issues | 36 | Module | |
| 23195 | Crimes Against the Person | 36 | Module | |
| 23193 | Criminology Issues | 36 | Module | |
| 23198 | Elements of Administrative Law | 36 | Module | |
| 23192 | Elements of Criminology | 36 | Module | |
| 23202 | Elements of Family Law | 36 | Module | |
| 23186 | Elements of Trusts | 36 | Module | |
| 23196 | Essentials of Court Evidence | 36 | Module | |
| 23203 | Family Law Issues | 36 | Module | |
| 23201 | Land Contracts Advanced | 36 | Module | |
| 23200 | Land Contracts Conveyancing | 36 | Module | |
| 23197 | Legal Jurisdiction | 36 | Module | |
| 20245 | VBJ208 | Manage Legal Practice Operation Resources | 51 | Module |
| 23194 | Police Procedures, Traffic and Property Offences | 36 | Module | |
| 23185 | Practice and Procedure (Titles Office) | 36 | Module | |
| 23191 | Practice and Procedure and Negotiation | 36 | Module | |
| 23190 | Practice and Procedure to Judgement | 36 | Module | |
| 23189 | Real Property Law Advanced | 36 | Module | |
| 23188 | Real Property Law Introduction | 36 | Module | |
| 23187 | Succession Law | 36 | Module | |
| 20247 | VAG443 | Trust Accounting for Legal Executives | 51 | Module |
5.
Core Modules - Learners to complete all modules.
*Learners to complete EITHER 20221 - Career Planning and Skills Assessment OR 20222 - Competency Analysis.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20221 | VBJ370 | Career Planning and Skills Assessment | 20 | Module |
| 20228 | VBD228 | Commercial Law | 51 | Module |
| 20222 | VBJ369 | Competency Analysis | 10 | Module |
| 20229 | VBJ206 | Identify Potential Clients and Provide Advice On Services | 51 | Module |
| 20224 | VBD235 | Law of Contract | 51 | Module |
| 20226 | VBD233 | Law of Evidence | 51 | Module |
| 20223 | VBD237 | Law of Torts | 51 | Module |
| 20227 | VBD238 | Legal Process | 51 | Module |
| 20230 | VBJ207 | Practise in A Legal Environment | 68 | Module |
| 20225 | VBD236 | Property Law | 51 | Module |
6.
Learners must complete a minimum of 755-765 hours from Electives Group 2 and Group 3, with a minimum of 8 electives from Group 2.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20240 | VBD223 | Administrative Law | 51 | Module |
| 20238 | VBD239 | Civil Procedure | 51 | Module |
| 20242 | VBD231 | Company and Associations Law | 51 | Module |
| 20236 | VBD224 | Consumer Protection Law | 51 | Module |
| 20241 | VBD234 | Criminal Law | 51 | Module |
| 20232 | VBD230 | Family Law | 51 | Module |
| 20234 | VBD219 | Land Contracts | 51 | Module |
| 20244 | VBA502 | Law of Marketing | 51 | Module |
| 20233 | VBD204 | Legal Aspects of International Commerce | 51 | Module |
| 20246 | VBF469 | Legal Research Method | 51 | Module |
| 20245 | VBJ208 | Manage Legal Practice Operation Resources | 51 | Module |
| 20235 | VBD227 | Mortgages Leases and Building Contracts | 51 | Module |
| 20237 | VBD217 | Probate and Administration | 51 | Module |
| 20243 | VBD216 | Restrictive Trade Practices | 51 | Module |
| 20231 | VBD246 | the Conveyancing Process | 51 | Module |
7.
Learners to complete modules as per notes in group 2.
* Any relevant module/s from an accredited course or endorsed units of competency to the total of 100 hours can also be included in this group.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8802 | 13964TPWA | Business Legal Studies | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Executive Officer, Curriculum Maintenance Manager - Business Industries, Private Bag 19, Moorabbin 3189, Fax: 03 9209 5880. This course has been accredited by the [TBA].
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the A/Curriculum Manager, Central TAFE , telephone (08) 6211 2285.
4. This course has been renamed as Advanced diploma of Business (Legal practice) as a suitable title for students statement of academic records - change requested by Central CSSN 16/11/2004.