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Identify and apply the legal framework

Identify and apply the legal framework

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG413
State Code
AUJ43
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research legal systems and jurisdictions within Australia.It applies to individuals who use well-developed research skills to analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources to provide support in a range of legal service settings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify sources of law
  • 1.1 Identify main institutions of government in Australia
  • 1.2 Research sources of Australian law
  • 1.3 Assess rules for resolving conflicts of laws
2. Identify and analyse relationships between the Federal and the states and territories governments
  • 2.1 Identify legislative powers of Australian Federal Government and limits of that power
  • 2.2 Analyse legislative powers of states and territories
  • 2.3 Evaluate relationship between legislative powers of the Federal Government and state and territory governments
3. Differentiate between civil and criminal proceedings
  • 3.1 Identify and examine differences in law and procedures between civil and criminal proceedings
  • 3.2 Analyse findings and determine which court would hear particular cases
4. Examine elements of adversary trial system
  • 4.1 Identify main features of adversary system of trial
  • 4.2 Evaluate these features and determine how they apply in the legal environment
5. Examine elements of precedent
  • 5.1 Identify main features of principles of precedent
  • 5.2 Analyse how precedent is applied in the legal environment
  • 5.3 Examine and document outcomes of precedent
6. Examine legislation
  • 6.1 Examine principles for reading and interpreting legislation
  • 6.2 Apply principles for reading and interpreting legislation in the legal environment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB901 BSBLEG413A Identify and apply the legal framework Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCF68 BSBLEG421 Apply understanding of the Australian legal system Unit of competency