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Apply the principles of contract law

Apply the principles of contract law

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG415A
State Code
WB903
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/07/2014
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
31/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to enable a person to assess contractual issues in a legal environment.A range of legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice may apply to this unit at the time of endorsement, depending on job roles and jurisdictions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the nature and meaning of contract
  • 1.1. Access sources of legal information on the nature and meaning of contract
  • 1.2. Distinguish between common law and legislation in contract
  • 1.3. Assess the significance of contracts and contract law in business, and document the outcomes of this assessment
2. Determine the principles of contract law
  • 2.1. Define legal principles governing simple contracts
  • 2.2. Identify and document key elements of a simple contract matter
3. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of contract law
  • 3.1. Assess a legal matter involving contractual issues by applying principles of contract law
  • 3.2. Analyse and evaluate the key issues
  • 3.3. Review analysis with designated person
4. Distinguish between a contract being discharged or breached
  • 4.1. Specify procedures for the discharge of contracts
  • 4.2. List available remedies for breach of contract
  • 4.3. Apply procedures for discharge of contracts to workplace legal matter
  • 4.4. Apply identified remedies to a relevant workplace legal matter
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Sources of legal information may include:
court library
online information services and websites
organisation's library
precedent bank
specialist texts.
Contracts may include:
commercial and business contracts
contract for services rendered
employment contracts
sale of property.
Designated persons may include:
barrister
legal practice manager
legal practitioner
supervisor.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of contract law
apply the principles of contract law
demonstrate knowledge of the steps for the discharge of a contract
demonstrate knowledge of remedies for breach of contract.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
legislation and regulations relevant to contract law
texts and background sources of information on contract law in Australia
case studies involving a range of legal matters relevant to contract law
personnel with expert knowledge of contract law.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios in a range of contractual contexts
tests of knowledge of relevant legislation, rules, regulations and research sources
direct questioning combined with portfolios of evidence
review of authenticated documents from the workplace.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUI21 BSBLEG415 Apply the principles of contract law Unit of competency