Course Title: Prepare and produce complex legal documents
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: JUST5176C
Course Title: Prepare and produce complex legal documents
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6106 - Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice
Course Contact : Doug Gourlay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5944
Course Contact Email:doug.gourlay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher : Inna Kazakevich
Contact Email: inna.kazakevich@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use either a range of advanced functions within at least one software package or to integrate functions from at least two software packages, to produce complex legal documents.
All aspects of legal practice may be subject to a range of legislation, rules, regulations and/or codes of practice relevant to different job roles and jurisdictions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBLEG401A Prepare and produce complex legal documents |
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1 Establish document design and structure |
Performance Criteria: |
1.2 Software appropriate to the task is selected |
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4 Organise self or others to print documents |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Documents are printed as required |
Element: |
2 Develop precedents and macros for document design |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Precedents and macros are developed and used to ensure consistency of design and layout |
Element: |
3 Organise self or others to produce documents |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Documents are prepared using appropriate and available precedent documents according to a firm’s policies and procedures |
Element: |
5 Save file and exit system |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Document is saved and stored in appropriate directory or folder |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will include class based exercises, demonstrations and observations in order to develop competency including the underpinning skills and knowledge. Formative feedback is provided to the students throughout the duration of the course.
Some learning activities will include a self-directed learning approach. Self-directed learning refers to organized teacher-directed learning activities that you will undertake independently, either as individuals or with other students. We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
This course is clustered with OFFC5196C Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy (BSBITU307A) course.
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Week 1 6 July |
Introduction, Course Guide Blackboard; Competency & Employability Skills , Assessment Blackboard - outline, assessments, time schedule, book Online Research: Knowledge of legislation, rules, regulations, codes of practice and policies and procedures relevant to the workplace. Topic 1 – Working With Styles Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy |
Assignment ( handout submit to teacher) |
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Week 2 13 July |
Prepare and Produce Complex legal Docs Task: Read information, follow instructions and complete all exercises from pages 17- 30 All elements of competency & Required knowledge
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Week 3 20 July |
Prepare and Produce Complex legal Docs Topic 1 – Working With Styles |
Assessment: Portfolio document 1 Complete and submit to Blackboard |
| Week 4 27 July |
Task: Read information, follow instructions and complete all exercises from pages 33-36 Topic 4 Extending your table skills Task: Read information, follow instructions and complete all exercises from pages 39-50 All elements of competency & Required knowledge |
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Week 5 |
Topic 4 Extending your table skills ( continue) Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy All elements of competency & Required knowledge |
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| Week 6 10 August |
Prepare and Produce Complex legal Docs Assessment: Portfolio document 2 Topic 5 Creating newsletter layouts |
Assessment: Portfolio document 2 Complete and submit to Blackboard |
| Week 7 17 August |
Prepare and Produce Complex legal Docs Topic 5 Creating newsletter layouts Task: Read information, follow instructions and complete all exercises from pages 55 -64 Topic 6 Working with long documents Task: Read information, follow instructions and complete all exercises from pages 65 – 92 Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy All elements of competency & Required knowledge Task: * Complete Lesson 7exercises * Record Keyboarding progress logbook Prepare and Produce Complex legal Docs exercises - Check accuracy |
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| Week 8 24 August |
Prepare and Produce Complex legal Docs Topic 6 Working with long documents Assessment: Portfolio document 3 Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy |
Assessment: Portfolio document 3 Complete and submit to Blackboard |
| 31 August - 6 September MID SEMESTER BREAK | ||
| Week 9 7 Sept |
Prepare and Produce Complex legal Docs Topic 7 Complex Mail Merge Task: Read information, follow instructions and complete all exercises from pages 93 – 107 Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy |
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Week 10 14 Sept |
Prepare and Produce Complex legal Docs Topic 7 Complex mail merge Task: Read information, follow instructions and complete all exercises from pages 107 – 115 Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy |
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Week 11 21 Sept |
Topic 7 Complex mail merge Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy |
Assessment: Portfolio document 4 Complete and submit to Blackboard |
| Week 12 28 Sept |
Topic 8 Automating repetitive tasks Task: Read information, follow instructions and complete all exercises from pages 118-134
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| Week 13 5 Oct |
Topic 9 Designing Forms Task: Read information, follow instructions and complete all exercises from pages 135-146 Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy Typing Master – test |
Typing Master – test |
| Week 14 12 Oct |
Topic 8 Automating repetitive tasks Typing Master – test |
Assessment: Portfolio document 5 - check accuracy
Typing Master – test |
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Week 15 19 Oct |
Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy Typing Master – test |
Typing master - test |
| Week 16 – 26 Oct | Feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
The Tilde Group, Be Competent in Complex Legal Documents Microsoft Word 2010, Tilde Publishing |
9780734607867 |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:
• assessment of examples of legal documents drafted by the candidate
• review of evaluated and amended templates and macros
• review of printed documents
• oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of accepted codes of practice relevant to the workplace
• review of design and structure of documents
• evaluation of filed and stored discs/data.knowledge of software applications
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievements of each element of competency in a flexible manner. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
The assessment tasks will ensure that you are able to demonstrate the following:
- ensuring that confidentiality and security of information is maintained
- producing and presenting accurate documents which conform to specified standards within agreed time lines
- using advanced functions within at least one software package or integrating functions from at least two software packages, in document production
- knowledge of relevant legislation, rules, regulations, codes of practice and research resources.
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1. Assessment 1 will be a questionnaire to be completed in class to assess knowledge of legislation, rules, and regulations, codes of practice and policies and procedures relevant to the workplace.
2. Portfolio assessments: Students will also complete a portfolio of evidence which focuses on the practical component of developing and using a range of advanced functions within MS Word 2010. Each portfolio document is to be completed individually in class as indicated on the Training Schedule and is open book. Students are not permitted to share books when completing each portfolio document. Element of competency Check Accuracy from the competency Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy is co-assessed within these portfolio documents.
All Portfolio tasks and Assessment 1 must be successfully completed to be deemed competent in this unit. The program has been designed so that tasks are completed progressively and edited to a competent standard.
A final grade will be awarded at the end of the semester and based on a Marking Guide (Grading).
Feedback will be given on all submitted work and students may be required to resubmit.
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Marking Guide (Grading)<o:p></o:p>
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After achieving competency your teacher will grade your performance in the unit; this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognized against industry standards and employability skills.<o:p></o:p>
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The grading is according to the following criteria:<o:p></o:p>
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1. Level of Independence, Initiative, Enterprise and Performance of Work Task<o:p></o:p>
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• Works to safely complete tasks in accordance with workplace requirements.
• Performance conforms to all industry standards and can adapt to new situations.<o:p></o:p>
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2. Demonstrated Breadth of Underpinning Knowledge and a Willingness to Continue Learning<o:p></o:p>
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font>• Demonstrates an understanding of key concepts and underpinning knowledge of the set task and is able to learn while working.
• Applies these understandings in task performance.<o:p></o:p>
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3. Techniques & Processes, Technology Skills and Problem Solving<o:p></o:p>
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• Performs all technical skills/procedures to the standard required by industry, including correct use of equipment and technology.
• Demonstrating an ability to solve simple problems while following processes.<o:p></o:p>
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4. Work Organization, Planning and Self-Management<o:p></o:p>
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• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the benefits of effective work organisation, while clearly articulating the different stages in planning and managing own time.
• Applies sound planning and organisation skills in the performance of a task.<o:p></o:p>
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5. Communication, People Networking, Language and Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork<o:p></o:p>
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• Demonstrates an ability to use a range of communication and interpersonal skills appropriate to the workplace.
• The ability to proofread and edit work prior to submission.
• Able to follow complex instructions both written and oral<o:p></o:p>
Assessment Matrix
Final Grades
| CHD | Competent with High Distinction |
| CDI | Competent with Distinction |
| CC | Competent with Credit |
| CAG | Competency Achieved - Graded |
| NYC | Not Yet Competent |
| DNS | Did Not Submit for assessment |
Other Information
Submission Requirements
You should:
•Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date
•Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks (hard copy and soft copy).
•When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of work for assessment is available on Blackboard.
•Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment unit code and title and page numbers.
Late Submission Procedures
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time, by circumstances outside your control, you must apply in advance for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information:http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use:http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information:http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Form to use:http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Reassessment policy
Students who achieve an indicative grade of greater than 50%, yet have not demonstrated competency across all learning outcomes will be given the opportunity to undertake an oral questioning with the assessor in which they will be required to demonstrate competence in the elements or learning outcomes not yet demonstrated. If students cannot demonstrate competency across all learning outcomes or elements of the course the maximum grade they can achieve is NN or Not Yet Competent.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kehn9bz22r41
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