Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Legal Services
Diploma of Legal Services
BSB50110
W900
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 28/11/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan and carry out work in a legal context in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the different jurisdictions.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
executive assistant
legal services support officer
paralegal
senior legal secretary.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 104 core unitsplus
6 elective units
4 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
The remaining 2 elective 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 IV or Advanced Diploma qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units
BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements
BSBCMM501A Develop and nurture relationships
BSBLED503A Maintain and enhance professional practice
BSBRES502A Research legal information using secondary sources
Elective units
BSBLEG510A Apply legal principles in family law matters
BSBLEG511A Apply legal principles in criminal law matters
BSBLEG512A Apply legal principles in property law matters
BSBLEG513A Apply legal principles in corporation law matters
BSBLEG514A Assist with civil procedure
BSBLEG515A Apply legal principles in wills and probate matters
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB894 | BSBCMM501A | Develop and nurture relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0638 | BSBCOM501B | Identify and interpret compliance requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB899 | BSBLED503A | Maintain and enhance professional practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WB918 | BSBRES502A | Research legal information using secondary sources | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB910 | BSBLEG513A | Apply legal principles in corporation law matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB908 | BSBLEG511A | Apply legal principles in criminal law matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB907 | BSBLEG510A | Apply legal principles in family law matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB909 | BSBLEG512A | Apply legal principles in property law matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB912 | BSBLEG515A | Apply legal principles in wills and probate matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB911 | BSBLEG514A | Assist with civil procedure | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D1023 | BSBSUS501A | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D172 | BSB51007 | Diploma of Legal Services | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVS5 | BSB52215 | Diploma of Legal Services | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships