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Undertake legal action for recovery of debts

Undertake legal action for recovery of debts

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSMCA412
State Code
OCZ08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/04/2021
Field of Education
091199 - Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/04/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, initiate and finalise legal actions to recover debts from debtors.The unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge of legal requirements and follow legal organisational procedures to complete tasks associated with legal recovery of debts.Note The term "debtor’ in this unit relates to any customer who may have a debt to an organisation.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Users are advised to check with the relevant state and territory regulatory authorities to confirm those requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for legal action
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm client instructions and court requirements
  • 1.2 Gather and review debt collection case information
  • 1.3 Identify legal avenues and procedural issues
  • 1.4 Estimate costs and times of potential legal actions
  • 1.5 Obtain approval from relevant stakeholders before proceeding with legal actions
2. Prepare originating legal documents and review debtor responses
  • 2.1 Identify and complete originating legal documents
  • 2.2 File or serve originating legal documents to required stakeholders according to legislative and regulatory requirements
  • 2.3 Obtain and review debtor responses and seek specialist advice as required
3. Finalise legal action
  • 3.1 Complete required documents according to court requirements
  • 3.2 File or serve relevant documents as required
  • 3.3 Obtain legal outcome on the recovery of debts and advise client
  • 3.4 Update records and finalise documents according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUS38 FNSMCA402 Initiate legal recovery of debts Unit of competency