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Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation

Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG524
State Code
OCD76
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 analyse and evaluate key issues associated with evidence law for matters under litigation.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 evidence law
  • 1.1 Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of evidence law
  • 1.2 Distinguish between case law and legislation related to evidence
  • 1.3 Assess significance of evidence law in various contexts in a legal environment
2. Employ principles of evidence law
  • 2.1 Apply principles of evidence to relevant legal matters arising in the workplace
  • 2.2 Analyse and evaluate key issues
  • 2.3 Review analysis with designated person
3. Finalise application of principles of evidence law
  • 3.1 Distinguish relevant and admissible evidence in context of a legal matter
  • 3.2 Identify consequence of evidence not being relevant and/or admissible
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUK51 BSBLEG417 Apply the principles of evidence law Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFR5 BSB40620 Certificate IV in Legal Services Qualification
BFR3 BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services Qualification