Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)

Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)

Qualification
National Code:
BSB31012
State Code:
J342
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0809 - Office Studies
Original TGA Release Date
18/12/2012
Approved Date
26/02/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
370
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 18/12/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of administrative competencies in a legal office work environment, using some discretion and judgement. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

Job roles

Legal Receptionist.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13
2 core unitsplus
11 elective units

5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below.

4 elective units must be selected from the Group B units listed below.

The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the Group A, Group B or Group C units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level or one level higher or lower.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core units
IT Use
BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
BSBWHS201A Contribute to health and safety of self and others

Elective units
Group A units
Legal Services Administration
BSBLEG301A Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks
BSBLEG302A Carry out search of the public record
BSBLEG303A Deliver court documentation
BSBLEG304A Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment
BSBLEG305A Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks
BSBLEG306A Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice
BSBLEG308A Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice
Information Management
BSBINM303A Handle receipt and despatch of information

Group B units
Financial Administration
BSBFIA302A Process payroll
BSBFIA303A Process accounts payable and receivable
BSBFIA304A Maintain a general ledger
General Administration
BSBADM307B Organise schedules
IT Use
BSBITU302B Create electronic presentations
BSBITU304A Produce spreadsheets
BSBITU303A Design and produce text documents
BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents
Writing
BSBWRT301A Write simple documents

Group C units
Customer Service
BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers
Diversity
BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity
Financial Administration
BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records
General Administration
BSBADM302B Produce texts from notes
BSBADM303B Produce texts from audio transcription
BSBADM311A Maintain business resources
Information Management
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBINM302A Utilise a knowledge management system
Innovation
BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation
Interpersonal Communication
BSBCMM301B Process customer complaints
IT Use
BSBITU301A Create and use databases
BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions
Work Health and Safety
BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
Product Skills and Advice
BSBPRO301A Recommend products and services
Sustainability
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Workplace Effectiveness
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBWOR302A Work effectively as an offsite worker
1. Core Units

Two (2) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE717 BSBWHS201A Contribute to health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
D0790 BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Five (5) elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0810 BSBLEG301A Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks 60 Unit of competency
D0813 BSBLEG304A Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment 10 Unit of competency
D0816 BSBLEG308A Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice 10 Unit of competency
D0811 BSBLEG302A Carry out search of the public record 20 Unit of competency
D0812 BSBLEG303A Deliver court documentation 10 Unit of competency
D0753 BSBINM303A Handle receipt and despatch of information 20 Unit of competency
D0815 BSBLEG306A Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice 10 Unit of competency
D0814 BSBLEG305A Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Four (4) elective units must be selected from the Group B units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB898 BSBITU302B Create electronic presentations 20 Unit of competency
D0789 BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents 60 Unit of competency
D0786 BSBITU303A Design and produce text documents 50 Unit of competency
D0704 BSBFIA304A Maintain a general ledger 40 Unit of competency
D0544 BSBADM307B Organise schedules 20 Unit of competency
D0703 BSBFIA303A Process accounts payable and receivable 40 Unit of competency
D0702 BSBFIA302A Process payroll 30 Unit of competency
D0791 BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents 50 Unit of competency
D1055 BSBWRT301A Write simple documents 30 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

The two (2) remaining units may be chosen from Group C units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0788 BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions 20 Unit of competency
D0757 BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation 20 Unit of competency
D0784 BSBITU301A Create and use databases 20 Unit of competency
S8072 BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
WE723 BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
D0545 BSBADM311A Maintain business resources 20 Unit of competency
D0701 BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records 60 Unit of competency
S8084 BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
D0751 BSBINM301A Organise workplace information 20 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
S8068 BSBCMM301B Process customer complaints 20 Unit of competency
D0543 BSBADM303B Produce texts from audio transcription 30 Unit of competency
D0542 BSBADM302B Produce texts from notes 30 Unit of competency
D0948 BSBPRO301A Recommend products and services 20 Unit of competency
D1027 BSBWOR204A Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
D0752 BSBINM302A Utilise a knowledge management system 20 Unit of competency
D1029 BSBWOR302A Work effectively as an off site worker 40 Unit of competency
D0672 BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D141 BSB31007 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVQ6 BSB31015 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR08560) LEGAL ADMINISTRATION (LEVEL 3) Traineeship