Course Title: Apply legal principles in property law matters
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: LAW5731C
Course Title: Apply legal principles in property law matters
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
Trish Barcatta
Nominal Hours: 60
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 skills and knowledge required in the conduct and administration of straightforward property law matters.
It 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 the legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBLEG512 Apply legal principles in property law matters |
Element: |
1. Define nature of property law |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Source legislation, regulations and policies relevant to property law 1.2 Outline difference between real and personal property and make distinctions about their method of transfer 1.3 Identify titles of ownership and their legal implications 1.4 Identify types of mortgages, their legal implications, processes for obtaining and discharging them, and rights of mortgagees |
Element: |
2. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of property law matters |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify parties involved in buying and selling a property and their respective roles 2.2 Identify steps involved in buying and selling a property |
Element: |
3. Prepare documentation associated with property law matters, including costing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Obtain relevant documents from authorities and service providers 3.2 Ensure documentation associated with sale or purchase of property is prepared according to organisation’s policies and procedures 3.3 Determine types of costs in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements for costing legal services 3.4 Draft leases according to instructions 3.5 Identify duties of lessor and lessee 3.6 Ensure documentation is reviewed and signed off by designated person |
Element: |
4. Facilitate file administration |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Arrange meetings and conferences as appropriate 4.2 Register and lodge relevant documents with land titles and other relevant government agencies 4.3 Check documentation and maintain file according to organisation’s policies and procedures 4.4 Attend to post-settlement procedures |
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:
BSBLEG512 Apply Property Law Principles
BSBCNV501 Instructions in Relation to Transaction
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: Instructions and Property Law, Semester 2, 2020 | ||
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Topic |
Assessment |
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Week 1 7 July |
Introduction to the Conveyancing program and orientation |
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Week 2 14 July |
Interests in Land, Fixtures and Chattels |
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Week 3 21 July |
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Week 4 28 July |
Torrens System titles (and old law title derivation) | |
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Week 5 4 August |
Title systems and Torrens title, Cases and legislation |
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Week 6 11 August |
Title systems and Torrens title, Cases and legislation |
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Week 7 18 August |
Adverse Possession |
Assessment 1 due |
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Week 8 25 August |
Leases and Tenancies |
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Mid semester break 31 August – 4 September | ||
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Week 9 8 September |
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Week 10 15 September |
Mortgages |
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Week 11 22 September |
Assessment 2 due in class |
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Week 12 29 September |
Easements and Covenants |
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Week 13 6 October |
Assessment postponed until next week |
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Week 14 13 October |
Assessment 3 due in class |
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Week 15 20 October |
Resubmissions |
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Week 16 27 October |
Resubmissions |
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Week 17 2-6 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:
- prepare, give and obtain appropriate and accurate information and documents from the parties at the required stages of the legal process
- conduct duties according to organisational and legislative requirements
- apply the principles of property law in the buying and selling of property and preparation and execution of leases
- prepare documentation and carry out the administrative activities associated with buying and selling property and preparing leasing contracts.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must:
- outline the scope of job role in context of legislation, regulations and codes of practice
- explain relevant court processes
- summarise current property law
- outline legal processes required in this role
- outline documentation required in property law
- discuss the organisation’s policies and procedures pertinent to this role.
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:
- appropriate legislation and regulations relevant to property law and common legal matters
- relevant workplace policies and procedures and reference materials
- background information on courts, their jurisdiction and behavioural requirements
- office equipment and resources.
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.
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 will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge required to conduct and administration of straightforward property law matters.
Assessment Task 2: Practical Assignment
Due: In-class during Week 11, 22 September 2020
Assessment Task 3: Online assessment
Due: In-class during Week 14, 13 October 2020
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge on:- Conducting and administrating straightforward property law matters
- Taking instructions from a potential client in order to initiate a real estate, business or personal conveyancing transaction
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.
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment
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