Course Title: Identify and apply the legal framework
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6164 Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing
Course Title: Identify and apply the legal framework
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
LAW5745C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
650T Vocational Business Education |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2019, Term2 2019, Term1 2020, Term2 2020, Term1 2021 |
Course Contact: Theresa Lyford
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5444
Course Contact Email: theresa.lyford@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research legal systems and jurisdictions within Australia.
It applies to individuals who use well-developed research skills to analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources to provide support in a range of legal service settings
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBLEG413 Identify and apply the legal framework |
Elements: |
1. Identify sources of law 2. Identify and analyse relationships between the Australian federal government and the states and territories 3. Differentiate between civil and criminal proceedings 5. Examine elements of precedent 6. Examine legislation |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- explain differences between Australian law making institutions
- identify appropriate institutions to hear civil versus criminal proceedings
- explain how adversarial system of trial operates
- explain application and outcomes of principles of precedent
- read and interpret legislation.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- list institutions and main features of the Australian legal system
- identify legal terminology in relation to areas of practice of law and relevant legal processes
- outline methods used to identify appropriate information about sources of Australian law
- list scope of responsibilities in context of legal framework.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the legal services administration field of work and include access to:
- office equipment and resources
- legislation and regulations relevant to common legal matters
- people with expert knowledge.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed.