Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services
Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services
DEF50422
BHZ0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 21/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in the provision and coordination of complex paralegal services including the supervision of Defence paralegal practitioners.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Nine (9) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:- six (6) core units, plus
- three (3) elective units.
Choose a minimum of one (1) elective unit from the Group A list.
Choose the remaining two (2) elective units from the list below or from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
Elective units chosen must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEE39 | DEFDPL015 | Address complex legal and ethical issues in a Defence environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OCF71 | BSBLEG521 | Conduct and apply legal research | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODW50 | PSPGEN131 | Coordinate resource allocation and usage | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVR18 | DEFGEN011 | Interpret policy, legislation and regulations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE32 | DEFDPL018 | Manage and analyse a legal matter file | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OCE14 | BSBLEG424 | Support the drafting of complex legal documents | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Technical Electives
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF92 | BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OEE57 | DEFDPL023 | Provide high-level support on administrative law matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE55 | DEFDPL024 | Provide high-level support on criminal law matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE59 | DEFDPL025 | Provide high-level support on legal assistance matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE36 | DEFDPL026 | Provide high-level support on operations law matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE53 | DEFDPL027 | Provide high-level support on service discipline matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE54 | DEFDPL028 | Provide paralegal support across Defence legal matters and tasks | 0 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: General Electives
The remaining units may be chosen from Group B,
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVR21 | DEFGEN007 | Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OCF12 | BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCD87 | BSBTWK601 | Develop and maintain strategic business networks | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODX31 | PSPGEN090 | Engage with stakeholders | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVR25 | DEFGEN003 | Lead a team | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OCF93 | BSBLDR521 | Lead the development of diverse workforces | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCD88 | BSBTWK503 | Manage meetings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCD50 | BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODW52 | PSPLEG007 | Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVR23 | DEFGEN008 | Treat risk within Defence at an operational level | 0 | Unit of competency |
| ODX65 | PSPGEN140 | Use advanced workplace communication strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDL6 | DEF50417 | Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services | Qualification |
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