Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 10:04 PM AWST
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Apply legal principles in criminal law matters
Apply legal principles in criminal law matters
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG526
BSBLEG526
State Code
OCF80
OCF80
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
090905 - Criminal Law
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out administrative tasks within criminal law frameworks.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 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 criminal law
- 1.1 Identify task requirements
- 1.2 Identify key criminal 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 elements of criminal law
- 2.1 Analyse legal matter relevant to criminal law
- 2.2 Evaluate information according to task requirements
- 2.3 Prepare deliverable according to task and organisational requirements
3. Finalise deliverable
- 3.1 Review deliverable with supervisor
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUJ83 | BSBLEG511 | Apply legal principles in criminal law matters | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFR3 | BSB50720 | Diploma of Paralegal Services | Qualification |