Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Legal Services
Certificate IV in Legal Services
BSB40110
W899
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 10/03/2009 | Current | Approved |
Description
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to provide support in a range of legal service settings. They apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
legal assistant
legal secretary
legal support officer
assistant paralegal.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Packaging RulesTotal number of units = 12
8 core unitsplus
4 elective units
The 4elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below 1 elective unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units
BSBCMM402A Implement effective communication strategies
BSBCOM406A Conduct work within a compliance framework
BSBLEG413A Identify and apply the legal framework
BSBLEG414A Establish and maintain a file in legal services
BSBLEG418A Produce complex legal documents
BSBLEG415A Apply the principles of contract law
BSBLEG416A Apply the principles of the law of torts
BSBRES404A Research legal information using primary sources
Elective units
BSBINN501A Establish systems that support innovation
BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment
BSBLEG403B Maintain trust accounts
BSBLEG417A Apply the principles of evidence law
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB903 | BSBLEG415A | Apply the principles of contract law | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB904 | BSBLEG416A | Apply the principles of the law of torts | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB895 | BSBCOM406A | Conduct work within a compliance framework | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WB902 | BSBLEG414A | Establish and maintain a file in legal services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB901 | BSBLEG413A | Identify and apply the legal framework | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB893 | BSBCMM402A | Implement effective communication strategies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB906 | BSBLEG418A | Produce complex legal documents | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WB917 | BSBRES404A | Research legal information using primary sources | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB905 | BSBLEG417A | Apply the principles of evidence law | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0760 | BSBINN502A | Build and sustain an innovative work environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0759 | BSBINN501A | Establish systems that support innovation | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB900 | BSBLEG403B | Maintain trust accounts | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1021 | BSBSUS201A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 10 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D155 | BSB41207 | Certificate IV in Legal Services | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVR9 | BSB42215 | Certificate IV in Legal Services | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships