Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services
Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services
Qualification
National Code:
DEF40717
DEF40717
State Code:
BDK2
BDK2
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
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
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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 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 listed below, plus
- seven (7) elective units.
- choose a minimum of six (6) elective units from the list below, of which two (2) units must be taken from Group A and four (4) units from Group B.
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBD27 | DEFDPL013 | Conduct legal research | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AUL01 | BSBCMM402 | Implement effective communication strategies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVR18 | DEFGEN011 | Interpret policy, legislation and regulations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC54 | DEFDPL006 | Provide support in legal assistance matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AUK86 | BSBINM302 | Utilise a knowledge management system | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWV93 | PSPGEN009 | Work effectively in the organisation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBC86 | DEFDPL012 | Work in a public service legal environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialisation Elective Units
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC26 | DEFDPL014 | Address complex legal and ethical issues in a Defence environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AUH63 | BSBLEG308 | Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWU46 | PSPPCM001 | Carry out basic procurement | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BBC68 | DEFDPL008 | Obtain information from a client | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBD17 | DEFDPL011 | Provide support in criminal law matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC92 | DEFDPL004 | Provide support in Defence administrative law matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC96 | DEFDPL010 | Provide support in service discipline law matters | 0 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
Four (4) units must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM13 | BSBPMG417 | Apply project life cycle management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWV79 | PSPGEN023 | Deliver and monitor service to clients | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWV63 | PSPGEN039 | Develop internal and external networks | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWV75 | PSPGEN027 | Gather and analyse information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVR25 | DEFGEN003 | Lead a team | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AUK29 | BSBWHS301 | Maintain workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUH54 | BSBADM502 | Manage meetings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK13 | BSBADM406 | Organise business travel | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUI27 | BSBLEG418 | Produce complex legal documents | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUK92 | BSBRES404 | Research legal information using primary sources | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH25 | BSBRES502 | Research legal information using secondary sources | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWW17 | PSPETH002 | Uphold and support the values and principles of public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCS6 | DEF42812 | Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIA0 | DEF40722 | Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services | Qualification |
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