Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:47 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:47 AM AWST
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Apply legal principles in family law matters
Apply legal principles in family law matters
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG527
BSBLEG527
State Code
OCF79
OCF79
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
090907 - Family Law
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply legal principles within the family law framework.The unit applies to individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to provide support in a range of legal service settings. They apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.Its application in the workplace is determined by the job role of the individual and the legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions.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 family law
- 1.1 Identify task requirements
- 1.2 Identify key family 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 family law
- 2.1 Analyse legal matter relevant to family law according to task requirements
- 2.2 Evaluate information according to task requirements
- 2.3 Prepare deliverable according to task and organisational requirements
- 2.4 Complete and present documentation for review
3. Finalise deliverable
- 3.1 Review deliverable with relevant organisational personnel
- 3.2 Amend and sign-off according to organisational policies and procedures
- 3.3 Despatch document according to organisational requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUL77 | BSBLEG510 | Apply legal principles in family law matters | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFR3 | BSB50720 | Diploma of Paralegal Services | Qualification |