Course Title: Apply legal principles in property law matters
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: JUST5201C
Course Title: Apply legal principles in property law matters
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5292 - Diploma of Legal Services
Course Contact : Robyn Lang
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-1565
Course Contact Email:robyn.lang@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
JOANNE MACKAY
Course Co-ordinator
Phone: 99255540
E-mail: joanne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
TINA POPA
Sessional Lecturer
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 the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required in the conduct and administration of straightforward property law matters. A range of legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice may apply to this unit at the time of endorsement, depending on job roles and jurisdictions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBLEG512A 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 |
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 |
Element: |
4. Facilitate file administration |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Arrange meetings and conferences as appropriate |
Element: |
3. Prepare documentation associated with property law matters, including costing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Obtain relevant documents from authorities and service providers |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
In undertaking this course, students will acquire skills and knowledge required to apply legal principles and carry out administrative tasks associated with property law matters. 4 workshops will be conducted throughout the semester which will provide the students with all necessary materials in order for them to undertake independent study between workshops. Throughout the semester, extensive use will be made of RMIT’s online learning environment (Blackboard) to provide additional reading material for each topic, links to video or audio resources and to administer regular assessments of learning.
The first 3 workshops are aimed at providing the students with the material in order to gain an understanding of the fundmental principles of property law. The material is delivered through PowerPoint lecture slides and is supplemented by video resources shown in class and further reading material uploaded on Blackboard.
Skills and knowledge are further expanded through class discussions, practical case studies and examples and class exercises.
Teaching Schedule
The 4 workshops are spread out through the semester as shown below. Each workshop is scheduled to last 3 hours with a break in the middle. Workshops 1 and 4 are mandatory due to orientation and the examination respectively.
Week | Date & Workshop | Topic | Element | Assessment |
1 | • Nature of Property • Fixtures & Chattels • Co-ownership • Mortgages • Nest or a Noose? DVD |
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2 | • Parties and steps involved in buying and selling property • Contract of Sale • Section 32 • Title Searches • Property Inquiry Application Form • Caveat |
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3 | • Leases and Tenancies |
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4 |
• Assessment 2 due at the commencement of class FINAL EXAM |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There will be readings and support materials provided for each topic via the Blackboard site for this course. |
References
RMIT library has online CCH and Voumard references mentioned below. There are other free online resources detailed on the relevant Blackboard site for this course. The latest editions of other references cited including:-
Bird, R. Osborn’s Concise Law Dictionary |
Other Resources
Online resources as directed on the Blackboard site for this course
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including in-class exercises, problem-solving exercises, assignments, group or individual projects, presentations and written or practical tests, as well as homework activities.
Other activities may be workplace-based or simulate work practices. These may include the production of technical requirements documents, direct observation of workplace practices and the presentation of a portfolio of evidence. This portfolio may include documents, photographs, video and/or audio files.
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. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete 3 pieces of assessment:
1. Portfolio of Exercises
- Fixtures & Chattels question
- Co-ownership question
- Case Study questions
- Contract of Sale and Vendor’s Statement questions
The Portfolio of Exercise is a collection of various problem solving and analytical questions aimed to have students apply their knowledge to practical scenarios.
2. Johnson Property File
The Johnson Property File is a factual scenario handed to students at the commencement of the course. The students are required to run part of a property file by drafting a letter to a client, addressing the issue of legal costs in property matters and preparing relevant property and conveyancing documents.
3. Final Exam
The final exam will consent of problem solving, short answer, multiple choice and analytical questions aimed to examine students’ knowledge and skills acquired throughout the semester.
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency to be deemed competent.
A range of assessment methods are used to assess practical skills and knowledge, for example:
* tests and examinations in formal settings
* assignments, projects and case study analysis
* direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
* review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment
* demonstration of techniques
* Class presentation
Critical aspects of assessment
Evidence of the following is essential:
Assessment completion requirements
You are required to complete 3 tasks. To pass this course students must attempt assessments as required which are graded upon submission by the class assessor. Grading is weighted so that a mark of 50% is a passing grade.
Evidence that learning outcomes have been achieved will be gathered from:
Assessment 1
Assessment 2
Assessment 3
Assessment descriptions
Assessment submission requirements
Assessment tasks need to be submitted via Blackboard unless otherwise advised.
You should:
* Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration. Information on the process and application forms is available at http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ls0ydfokry9rz website.
* 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 footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Marking Guide
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is based on current industry needs and the focus on preparing you for the workplace. Because VET courses are informed by practical application of knowledge and skills, they are based on a system known as ‘competency based training’ (CBT). So when you are assessed in VET it is about whether you are competent to do the job, as well as having a firm grasp on the knowledge and skills required to do that job, as opposed to traditional curriculum based education settings that are often based on knowledge retention.
You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you receive a competency grading.
Please refer to the Final Grades table below.
Marking Guide
After achieving competency we then 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.
The grading is according to the following criteria:
1. LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, INITIATIVE, ENTERPRISE AND PERFORMANCE OF WORK TASK
We are looking for a high level of ability to complete all tasks independently as per the specifications as well as demonstrating a high level of initiative in your approach to developing and maintaining an OHS system.
2. DEMONSTRATED BREADTH OF UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE AND A WILLINGNESS TO CONTINUE LEARNING
We are looking for depth of understanding of the key concepts and knowledge required in managing an OHS system. You should be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of all applicable OHS legislative requirements in all the assessment tasks.
3. TECHNIQUES & PROCESSES, TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND PROBLEM SOLVING
We are looking for appropriate use of technology to assist in presenting all tasks clearly and suitable for the intended audience. You also need to show an understanding of the kinds of problems that can arise in managing OHS systems and how these might be addressed.
4. WORK ORGANISATION, PLANNING AND SELF MANAGEMENT
We expect to see ongoing uploading of information into Pebble Pad that is relevant to the unit, full utilisation of Pebble Pad and Blackboard as per course requirements and timely submission of all required assessment tasks.
5. COMMUNICATION, PEOPLE NETWORKING, LANGUAGE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND TEAMWORK
We expect to see contributions to relevant discussions and scheduled Collaborate sessions. In addition your tasks should demonstrate a very good understanding of strategies for a collaborative approach to OHS management in the workplace.
Final Grades table:
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
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
Assessment Matrix
Element | Performance Criteria | Assessment |
1. Define nature of property law |
1.1. Source legislation, regulations and policies relevant to property law
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1.1 Portfolio of Exercises – Question 4; Final Exam
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2. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of property law matters |
2.1. Identify parties involved in buying and selling a property and their respective roles
|
2.1 Portfolio of Exercises – Question 4; Property file; Final Exam
|
3. Prepare documentation associated with property law matters, including costing |
3.1. Obtain relevant documents from authorities and service providers
|
3.1 Property file
|
4. Facilitate file administration |
4.1. Arrange meetings and conferences as appropriate
|
4.1 Property file
|
Other Information
Marking Guide
You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you receive a competency grading.
Please refer to the Final Grades schedule below:
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
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