Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services

Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services

Qualification
National Code:
DEF50417
State Code:
BDL6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0909 - Law
Original TGA Release Date
17/08/2017
Approved Date
21/02/2018
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2017
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/08/2017 Current Approved
Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in the provision of complex paralegal services and the coordination of general Defence paralegal services.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eight (8) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:
- five (5) core units listed below, plus
- three (3) elective units.
- choose a minimum of two (2) elective units from the list below, of which one (1) must be taken from Group A.
- choose the remaining one (1) elective unit 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 chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

Elective units chosen 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 five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBC26 DEFDPL014 Address complex legal and ethical issues in a Defence environment 0 Unit of competency
AWV57 PSPGEN045 Coordinate resource allocation and usage 40 Unit of competency
AVR18 DEFGEN011 Interpret policy, legislation and regulations 0 Unit of competency
BBB82 DEFDPL009 Manage and analyse a legal file 0 Unit of competency
AUI27 BSBLEG418 Produce complex legal documents 80 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Elective Units

One (1) unit 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
BBB95 DEFDPL003 Provide high-level support on administrative law matters 0 Unit of competency
BBC50 DEFDPL002 Provide high-level support on criminal law matters 0 Unit of competency
BBC09 DEFDPL005 Provide high-level support on operations law matters 0 Unit of competency
BBC64 DEFDPL001 Provide high-level support on service discipline matters 0 Unit of competency
BBC54 DEFDPL006 Provide support in legal assistance matters 0 Unit of competency
3. Group B General Elective Units

Up to two (2) 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
AVR21 DEFGEN007 Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment 0 Unit of competency
AUH69 BSBCMM501 Develop and nurture relationships 40 Unit of competency
AUG95 BSBLED503 Maintain and enhance professional practice 30 Unit of competency
AUK13 BSBADM406 Organise business travel 20 Unit of competency
AWU75 PSPLEG003 Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector 50 Unit of competency
AVR23 DEFGEN008 Treat risk within Defence at an operational level 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCR9 DEF52612 Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHZ0 DEF50422 Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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