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Prepare legal documents for a conveyancing transaction

Prepare legal documents for a conveyancing transaction

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBCNV613
State Code
OCD59
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
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare legal documents to support conveyancing transactions on behalf of clients.It applies to individuals who use organisational skills to analyse and prepare legal documents suitable for purpose.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the BSB Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine legal nature and relevance of documents
  • 1.1 Evaluate legal nature of document
  • 1.2 Identify the structure, function and significance of document in conveyancing transaction
  • 1.3 Interpret and apply statutory and general law principles governing document and its function in conveyancing transaction
2. Prepare legal document
  • 2.1 Identify and apply rules governing construction and interpretation of contracts and other legal documents
  • 2.2 Identify and apply rules for use of precedents, templates, standard form contracts, and statutory forms
  • 2.3 Use principles of legal drafting, including use of plain language, to prepare the document
3. Draft and review document
  • 3.1 Interpret and draft terms essential to protect client’s interests
  • 3.2 Review and rectify any lack of conformity with client’s instructions
4. Check document
  • 4.1 Check parties, property information and factual details for accuracy
  • 4.2 Check annexures to document for accuracy and relevance
  • 4.3 Correct gaps, spelling and grammatical errors, lack of certainty or ambiguity in language
  • 4.4 Review and rectify non-compliance with legal principles within document
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUK10 BSBCNV504 Prepare legal documents Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFT8 BSB60220 Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing Qualification
BGO7 LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government Qualification