Qualification Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:34 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:34 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services
Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services
Qualification
National Code:
DEF40722
DEF40722
State Code:
BIA0
BIA0
TGA Status:
Current
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0909 - Law
Original TGA Release Date
21/10/2022
Approved Date
28/11/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
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 of paralegal services by Defence paralegal practitioners.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:- seven (7) core units, plus
- seven (7) elective units.
Choose a minimum of five (5) elective units from the list below, of which at least two (2) must be taken from Group A.
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 selected from outside of this qualification must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this qualification level.
Elective units selected 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 seven (7) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF55 | BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEF57 | DEFDPL016 | Conduct legal research | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR18 | DEFGEN011 | Interpret policy, legislation and regulations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE54 | DEFDPL028 | Provide paralegal support across Defence legal matters and tasks | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OCF59 | BSBINS303 | Use knowledge management systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODX57 | PSPGEN145 | Work effectively in the organisation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OEE58 | DEFDPL032 | Work in a public service legal environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Technical Electives
At least two (2) units 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEE39 | DEFDPL015 | Address complex legal and ethical issues in a Defence environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OCD57 | BSBLEG530 | Apply legal principles in wills and probate matters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCF87 | BSBLEG315 | Assist in planning activities in a legal services environment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| ODW60 | PSPPCM028 | Carry out basic procurement | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OEF56 | DEFDPL019 | Obtain information from a client | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE52 | DEFDPL030 | Provide support in Defence administrative law matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OEE51 | DEFDPL031 | Provide support in service discipline law matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OCE14 | BSBLEG424 | Support the drafting of complex legal documents | 80 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE88 | BSBPMG428 | Apply project life cycle management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCD85 | BSBWHS311 | Assist with maintaining workplace safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF71 | BSBLEG521 | Conduct and apply legal research | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD64 | BSBLEG423 | Conduct simple legal research | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCF12 | BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODX52 | PSPGEN148 | Develop internal and external networks | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODX31 | PSPGEN090 | Engage with stakeholders | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODW82 | PSPGEN105 | Gather and analyse information | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVR25 | DEFGEN003 | Lead a team | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OCD88 | BSBTWK503 | Manage meetings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEF59 | DEFDPL029 | Provide support in criminal law matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
| ODW90 | PSPETH007 | Uphold and support the values and principles of public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODX25 | PSPGEN096 | Use workplace communication strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDK2 | DEF40717 | Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
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