Unit of competency Outline

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Serve legal process

Serve legal process

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSMCA303
State Code
AUS27
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate and analyse client requirements for preparing legal documentation and serving legal processes.It applies to individuals who are required to serve legal process as part of their role as a mercantile agent within financial services organisations of any size or location.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare procedures
  • 1.1 Interpret and confirm client’s written instructions accurately and clearly
  • 1.2 Identify relevant legal and procedural issues for consideration and action, in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • 1.3 Identify type of service according to nature of debt or legal process and prepare necessary documentation
2. Serve documents
  • 2.1 Verify validity of documentation by checking contents and number of documents for service
  • 2.2 Serve documents according to legal requirements and appropriate organisational policy and procedures
3. Prepare affidavit of service or non-service
  • 3.1 Prepare Affidavit of Service, or Non-Service where applicable, with relevant factual details recorded in affidavit
  • 3.2 Complete any other relevant court documents, ensuring they are signed and sworn, or affirmed, in accordance with court requirements and procedures
  • 3.3 Prepare final report for client detailing outcome of serving legal process
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4257 FNSMCA303A Serve legal process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCZ26 FNSMCA313 Serve legal process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEX8 CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services Qualification
AVY9 FNS30415 Certificate III in Mercantile Agents Qualification