Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Business (Legal Services)
Certificate IV in Business (Legal Services)
BSA40200
C190
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 23/09/1997 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1.
CORE
To attain a Certificate IV in Business (Legal Services), 9 units must be achieved.
Learners to complete the five (5) core units listed below:
*General Pre-requisites - For information regarding General Pre-requisites, please refer to the Business Services Training Package (Phase 2) Volume 1, Version 4 on pages 73 & 74.
**Note: The rules of this qualification are different from the general pattern of qualifications in the Business Services Training Package. The reasons for this are explained in the section on Design of the Business Services Training Package Qualifications under the heading "Exceptions to the rules".
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1439 | BSALC401A | Interact with other parties | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C1443 | BSALF401A | Maintain trust accounts | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C1459 | BSALPP401A | Prepare and produce complex legal documents | 80 | Unit of competency |
| C1437 | BSACS401A | Provide non-legal advice | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C1440 | BSALC402A | Research, locate and provide legal and other information in response to requests | 60 | Unit of competency |
2.
ELECTIVES
Learner to select 2 electives from the following Groups:
Plus 2 additional electives from the Business Services Training Package (including those in the Legal Services field) or any other endorsed Training Package.
**PARALEGAL**
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1453 | BSALPL404A | Provide support in Commercial Law matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C1452 | BSALPL403A | Provide support in Criminal Law matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C1451 | BSALPL402A | Provide support in Family Law matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C1450 | BSALPL401A | Provide support in Property Law matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
3.
**FINANCIAL SERVICES**
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1315 | FNAMERC03B | Serve legal process | 10 | Unit of competency |
4.
**LITIGATION**
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1444 | BSALLG401A | Arrange documents and list exhibits for litigation support | 60 | Unit of competency |
5.
**CONVEYANCING**
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3705 | 206/05 | Prepare and execute documents | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3704 | 206/01 | Take instructions in relation to a transaction | 50 | Unit of competency |
6.
**COMMUNITY SERVICES**
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0108 | CHCCD3A | Meet information needs of the community | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0106 | CHCCD1A | Support community participation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C0112 | CHCCD7A | Support community resources | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C0101 | CHCAD2A | Support the interests, rights and needs of clients within duty of care requirements | 55 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D155 | BSB41207 | Certificate IV in Legal Services | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Central TAFE on 12/12/02.