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Apply legal principles in tort law matters

Apply legal principles in tort law matters

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG523
State Code
OCF82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess, analyse, and evaluate tort law matters, and apply the principles of the law of torts.The unit applies to individuals who provide support in a range of legal service settings with a degree of responsibility to plan and complete investigations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to apply principles of tort law
  • 1.1 Identify task requirements
  • 1.2 Identify key tort law elements for analysis according to task requirements
  • 1.3 Identify key provisions of legislation and common law, policies or procedures according to task requirements
2. Apply principles of tort law
  • 2.1 Analyse legal matter for possible torts
  • 2.2 Evaluate identified torts according to task requirements
  • 2.3 Extract and document information relevant to task
3. Finalise application of tort law
  • 3.1 Identify and document damages applicable for identified torts
  • 3.2 Submit findings to designated person according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Analyse and amend findings with supervisor according to task requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUH74 BSBLEG416 Apply the principles of the law of torts Unit of competency
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