Course Title: Analyse and interpret legal requirements for a transaction

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: LAW5728C

Course Title: Analyse and interpret legal requirements for a transaction

School: 650T Vocational Business Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6164 - Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing

Course Contact: Callie Harvey

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5772

Course Contact Email: callie.harvey@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Joanne Mackay

joanne.mackay@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 50

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 skills and knowledge required to analyse and interpret legal requirements for a conveyancing transaction within a range of contexts and environments. It encompasses identifying and applying statutory interpretation techniques, identifying and tracking changes to relevant legislation and codes of conduct, and maintaining appropriate records.

It applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and skills to research and evaluate complex information and compliance requirements, and apply that information to relevant tasks.  Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBCNV503 Analyse and interpret legal requirements for a transaction

Element:

1 Interpret legal principles and legislative requirements affecting conveyancing transactions

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify legal framework of conveyancing practice

1.2 Interpret components of statute law and their relationships with respect to their application to conveyancing practice

1.3 Access legislation and regulations relevant to the provision of conveyancing services

1.4 Identify and analyse relevant case law for legal principles

Element:

2 Interpret legislative requirements affecting conveyancing transactions

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Interpret and analyse the structure of legislation and regulations that relate to conveyancing transactions

2.2 Analyse common interpretation problems

2.3 Apply rules and techniques for interpreting legislation and regulations in conveyancing transactions

Element:

3 Track and interpret changes to legislation and regulations affecting agency operations

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify processes that lead to changes in legislation and regulations

3.2 Access source documents for amendment legislation relevant to the provision of conveyancing services

3.3 Establish a process and technique for tracking amendments to legislation and regulations

3.4 Interpret and address implications of changes to legislative and regulatory requirements in line with agency procedures

3.5 Communicate changes to legislative and regulatory requirements to appropriate people in line with agency policy and procedures

Element:

4 Comply with relevant codes of conduct

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Source and access codes of conduct

4.2 Interpret relationship between industry codes of conduct and legislative requirements

4.3 Apply key principles and responsibilities of codes of conduct to own work in line with industry practice

4.4 Ensure personal ethical behaviour complies with relevant codes of conduct

Element:

5 Maintain records of legislation and industry codes

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Identify practice processes and the personnel responsible for monitoring and communicating changes to legislation and industry codes of conduct

5.2 Maintain relevant records of legislation and codes of conduct


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

This semester we will be learning remotely through Collaborate Ultra Sessions.

A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and discussion activities.

The self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and may include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.

The collaborative activities will include group discussions, group problem-solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment. We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.

This course will be delivered via our existing learning management system, Canvas.  This means that, for the foreseeable future, there will be no face-to-face classes in any of the units for which you are enrolled.

Classes in each of your units will still take place in their normal scheduled time-slots, but instead of being conducted in a face-to-face mode, your teachers will utilise the Collaborate Ultra platform to deliver ‘live’ online classes.  These classes delivered online will not only provide you with the required learning materials for those sessions, but they will also enable interactions with your teachers and fellow students via forums or discussion boards.

This course guide contains information that describes course aspects that don’t change and are locked in well ahead of the semester. Any information that differs due to changes of delivery is a consequence of COVID-19. Your course coordinator will advise you as to the correct details via Canvas.


Teaching Schedule

This course is comprised of two co-delivered and co-assessed competencies:

BSBCNV601 Identify and Conduct Searches
BSBCNV503 Analyse and Interpret Legal Requirements

 

Induction Session

Prior to training commencement a program level induction session will be conducted that comprises the following:

  • Program overview and requirements
  • MyRMIT/Canvas
  • Overview of assessment requirements
  • Pre-Training Review including:
    • Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers
    • Assessment of current skills and knowledge
  • Competency/Grading Criteria
  • Plagiarism
  • Appeals
  • Extensions
  • Feedback
  • Privacy
  • Submission requirements
  • Resubmission policy
  • Where to get support
  • Student responsibilities 

The Teaching Schedule for this course is as follows.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Course Schedule:  Analyse and Interpret Legal Requirements, Semester 2, 2020

Week

Topic

Assessment

Week 1

7 July

Intro to course, materials, Canvas

Intro Real Estate Agents' Industry

At home exercises - Discussion Board

 

Week 2

14 July

Real estate Industry exercises

Contract of sale and special and general conditions

 

Week 3

21 July

The contract of sale

 

Week 4

28 July

S.32 vendor's statement requirements

Searches and certificates

 

Week 5

4 August

Contravention of s.32, cases, consumer law  

Week 6

11 August

Cooling off, finance clauses, caveats

 

Week 7

18 August

Deposits, Insurance

Assessment 1: Case study test due

Week 8

25 August

Building legislation, Misdescription, illegal structures

 

 

 

Mid semester break

 

Week 9 

8 September

Student consultation - auction documents or topic content

 

Week 10

15 September

Terms Contracts Introduction

Adjustments

 

Week 11

22 September

Adjustments Assessment 2 - AUCTION Reports Due

Week 12

29 September

Review breach of contract general conditions, settlement intro.

 

Week 13

6 October

Revision  

Week 14

13 October

Assessment 3: Final assessment due in class

Week 15

20 October

Assessments in other courses

 

Week 16

27 October

Resubmissions

 

Week 17

6 November

Grade Entry

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT website's Online Learning Hub.

The online learning materials listed include:

  • Course outlines
  • Power point Presentations
  • Supporting Reading material
  • Industry relevant articles
  • Activities.


Overview of Assessment

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:

Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:

  • interpret and comply with legislation and industry codes of conduct relating to conveyancing transactions and agency operations
  • conduct legal research and apply changes in law to current practice
  • communicate key information effectively to clients and other relevant professionals, and maintain accurate file records.

Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must:

  • interpret and analyse legislation to identify legal principles, requirements and amendments affecting conveyancing transactions and agency operations
  • interpret and explain key features of industry codes of conduct
  • explain common problems associated with interpreting legislation
  • identify and reference relevant/recent case law
  • identify and explain key features of Commonwealth, and State or Territory legislation and local government regulations relating to:
    • contracts of sale of land
    • disclosure requirements
    • duties and taxes
    • government fees and registration requirements
    • insurance
    • relevant deposit legislation/requirements
    • estate agents’ legislative requirements
    • competition and consumer protection
    • privacy
    • corporations and other legal entities

 Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Conveyancing field of work, and include access to:

  • a range of common office equipment, technology, software and consumables
  • suitable assessment records showing the preparation of a variety of legal documents to support a transaction.

    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.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.


Assessment Tasks

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must satisfactorily complete the criteria for each of the three assessments in this course.

 

Assessment Task 1: Case Study

Due: 11:59PM Sunday 23 August 2020

This assessment task has been designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your level of knowledge and understanding of the material covered in class from Weeks 1 – 6. This includes relevant items of legislation and the ability to refer to the respective case law to effectively support their answers.

 

Assessment Task 2: Auction Report

Due: 11:59PM Sunday 6 September 2020

This assessment task has been designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to experience and report on a live auction and understand the required processes that are part of an auction. You will further have the opportunity to critically reflect upon the specific legal matters contained within important documents such as the contract of sale of land, section 32 of the Sale of Land Act 1962 and relevant case law and legislation.

 

Assessment Task 3: Online Assessments

Due: In-class during Week 14, 13 October 2020

This assessment task has been designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your level of knowledge and understanding of the material covered in class from weeks 1-14. This includes relevant items of legislation and the ability to refer to the respective case law to effectively to support their answers.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix that maps all the assessments is available on CANVAS.

Other Information

Submission Requirements

  • 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 the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
  • 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.

 

Resubmissions (VET Programs)

If you are found to be unsuccessful (Not satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission.  Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.

If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

 

Penalties for Late Submission 

Late submissions of assignments without special consideration or extension will automatically be considered a re-submission (see above).

 

Extensions, Special Consideration and Adjustment to Assessments

Extensions:

Extensions are available for unforeseen circumstances of a short-term nature.

An application form must be submitted to the school at least one working day before the due date of the assessment.

Extensions can be approved for a maximum of one week (seven calendar days) past the due date for an assessment. (Where students need an extension exceeding one week they must instead apply for special consideration.)

 

Special consideration:

Special consideration is available for unexpected circumstances outside students’ control. These include but are not limited to: unexpected short-term ill health, and unavoidable family, work, cultural or religious commitments.

An application for special consideration is made in advance of an assessment wherever possible but will normally be accepted within five working days after the assessment date

For more information, see the Special Consideration page of the RMIT website.

 

Adjustments to Assessment:

RMIT provides several adjustments to assessment for students experiencing ongoing or long-term circumstances. Find the right one for your circumstances here.

 

Changes to the Assessment Scheme

Where a change to assessment approved by the Dean/head of school changes an assessment due date, students will be given at least five working days’ notice of the new due date.

 

Feedback

You can expect to receive marks and feedback on in-course assessment work in time to improve your performance in related assessment tasks later in the course.

 

Academic Integrity and Misconduct

Students demonstrate academic integrity in their assessment practices by:

  • engaging with assessment activities in an honest way;
  • providing accountability for the authorship and originality of work submitted;
  • acknowledging the work of others and the re-use of original work.

Academic misconduct is addressed in accordance with the Student conduct policy

Assessment involving research with human participants, their information or their tissue, or animal subjects is carried out in accordance with the Staff ethics and integrity policy.

For further information see the Academic Integrity website.

 

Review and Appeal

A student may request a review of an assessment result or appeal a final course grade in accordance with the Conduct of assessment and appeals section of the Assessment Processes.

 

Grade Criteria

You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.

The following grades are available for this course.

Vocational education grades:

CA - Competency Achieved

NYC - Not Yet Competent

DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment

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