Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Legal Services
Certificate IV in Legal Services
BSB40620
BFR5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 12/02/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 19/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
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 services environments. These individuals apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Legal Secretary.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Ten (10)Five (5) core units plus
Five (5) elective units, of which:
- two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A
- one (1) elective unit must be selected from Group B
- for the remaining 2 elective units:
- up to two (2) units may be selected from Groups A and B
- if not listed, up to two (2) units may be selected from a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All five (5) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAQ34 | BSBXCM401 | Apply communication strategies in the workplace | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCF68 | BSBLEG421 | Apply understanding of the Australian legal system | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OCD64 | BSBLEG423 | Conduct simple legal research | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE70 | BSBLEG314 | Protect information in a legal services environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCE14 | BSBLEG424 | Support the drafting of complex legal documents | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A – Legal Services
Two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD41 | BSBLEG522 | Apply legal principles in contract law matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCF82 | BSBLEG523 | Apply legal principles in tort law matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCD76 | BSBLEG524 | Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCE18 | BSBLEG425 | Apply principles of legal project management | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCF43 | BSBLEG422 | Maintain a file in a legal services environment | 45 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B – Transferable Skills
One (1) elective unit must be selected from Group B
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCG17 | BSBINS401 | Analyse and present research information | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF09 | BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE59 | BSBCRT412 | Articulate, present and debate ideas | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCD91 | BSBTWK401 | Build and maintain business relationships | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCF00 | BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBO72 | BSBXCS401 | Maintain security of digital devices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE08 | BSBPEF401 | Manage personal health and wellbeing | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCF14 | BSBOPS306 | Record stakeholder interactions | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCD96 | BSBTEC404 | Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCD66 | BSBWRT411 | Write complex documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVR9 | BSB42215 | Certificate IV in Legal Services | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
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