Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare legal documents

Prepare legal documents

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBCNV504
State Code
AUK10
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare legal documents to support a conveyancing transaction on behalf of a client.It applies to individuals who use organisational skills to analyse and prepare legal documents suitable for purpose.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the BSB Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine legal nature and relevance of documents
  • 1.1 Interpret the legal nature of the document
  • 1.2 Determine the structure, function and significance of the document in the conveyancing transaction
  • 1.3 Interpret and apply statutory and general law principles governing the document and its function in the conveyancing transaction
2 Prepare legal document
  • 2.1 Identify and apply rules governing construction and interpretation of contracts and other legal documents
  • 2.2 Identify and apply rules for use of precedents, standard form contracts, and statutory forms
  • 2.3 Use principles of legal drafting, including the use of plain language, to prepare the document
3 Review document against client’s needs
  • 3.1 Interpret and draft terms essential to protect the client’s interests
  • 3.2 Rectify any lack of conformity with the client’s instructions
4 Check document for accuracy
  • 4.1 Check parties, property information and factual details for accuracy
  • 4.2 Check annexures to the document for accuracy and relevance
  • 4.3 Correct gaps, lack of certainty or ambiguity in language
  • 4.4 Review and rectify non-compliance with legal principles within the document
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4077 FNSCNV504A Prepare legal documents Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD59 BSBCNV613 Prepare legal documents for a conveyancing transaction Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AVV4 BSB52015 Diploma of Conveyancing Qualification
AVU5 BSB61115 Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing Qualification