Course Title: Apply legal principles in property law matters
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: LAW5731C
Course Title: Apply legal principles in property law matters
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5337 - Diploma of Conveyancing
Course Contact: Robert Sheen
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5759
Course Contact Email: robert.sheen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Coordinator: Joanne Mackay
Phone: +61 3 9925-5540
Email: joanne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
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 |
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: |
3. Prepare documentation associated with property law matters, including costing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Obtain relevant documents from authorities and service providers |
Element: |
4. Facilitate file administration |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Arrange meetings and conferences as appropriate |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with BSBCNV501 (BUSM7919C) Instructions in relation to A Transaction.
A range of learning experiences are planned for this course including class and online activities relevant to underpinning knowledge in applying legal principles in property law matters, and taking instructions in relation to a transaction.
Teaching Schedule
Prior to training commencement a program level induction session will be conducted that comprises the following:
• Program overview and requirements
• MyRMIT/Blackboard
• Overview of assessment requirements
• Pre-Training Review including:
o Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers
o 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 nominal hours associated with this course are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Week |
Date |
Topics |
Assessment Tasks |
Competencies |
| 1 | 9 Feb |
1. Introduction to the Course including: Orientation, LIBRARY demonstration. Property law Intro – examine practice documents |
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| 2 | 16 Feb |
Interests in Land, |
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| 3 | 23 Feb | Co-ownership | Task 1 will be made available on the learning hub |
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| 4 | 1 March | Title systems and Torrens title |
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| 5 | 8 March | Torrens system: legislation & cases |
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| 6 | 15 March | Adverse Possession | Task 2 will be made available on the learning hub |
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| 7 | 22 March | Mortgages | Task 1 - Assignment - Reflection 1 - Adverse Possession - Due |
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| 8 | 5 April | Mortgages |
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| 9 | 12 April | Leases and Tenancies |
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| 10 | 19 April | Leases and Tenancies |
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| 11 | 26 April | Easements and Covenants |
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| 12 | 3 May | Easements and Covenants | Task 2 - Assignment - Reflection 2 - Mortgages - Due |
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| 13 | 10 May | Revision |
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| 14 | 17 May | Task 3 - In class - Supervised Assessment | Task 3 - In class - Supervised Assessment |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Davies Chris, Property Law Guidebook, 2010, Oxford University Press |
9780195565485 |
Libbis, Simon Conveyancing Victoria, The Ultimate Guide 2015, Hybrid Press. |
References
Other Resources
myRMIT
The course is supported by a comprehensive set of online resources available through the course tab on myRMIT.
myRMIT is your gateway to the myRMIT to your course site. This is where you will access lectures, readings and other Course resources.
• Announcements and information about the Course will be posted regularly on the myRMIT site, therefore it is important that you regularly check this site.
• The weekly lectures and tutorials are provided to support and accompany prescribed readings.
• The tutorials will provide opportunities to put into practise the areas explored in the lecture and provide guidance on the assessment tasks.
Building 80
Swanston Academic Building (SAB) has the concept of "Anywhere, anytime at RMIT student computing". All students are expected to bring their own mobile device/Laptop to be able to use the wireless environment. Read the complete description on "How to Connect" here: http://www.rmit.edu.au/its/wireless
It is recommended that you have access to a mobile computing device to allow greater flexibility in terms of where you can work on campus outside class times.
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.
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
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with BSBCNV501 (BUSM7919C) Instructions in relation to A Transaction
To be deemed competent in this course the following evidence is essential:
◾identify suitable legal document requirements based on client’s needs
◾prepare accurate and effective documents that comply with legal requirements
◾identify errors, inconsistencies and omissions in legal documents.
Task 1 – Assignment Reflection 1 (Due Week 7)
For this assessment you will be required to create a memorandum reflecting on the topic of adverse possession based on the topics covered in weeks 1 - 3. In your reflection you will need to analyse the law(s) including relevant precedents to demonstrate your understanding of the topic. You will also need to present your view(s) as to whether the relevant law(s) should be reviewed and/or amended in the future. The memorandum should be concise and not exceed 750 words.
Task 2 – Assignment Reflection 2 (Due Week 12)
For this assessment you will be required to create a memorandum reflecting on the topic of mortgages and the power of sale of the mortgagee based on the topics covered in weeks 6 - 8. In your reflection you will need to analyse the law(s) including relevant precedents to demonstrate your understanding of the topic. You will also need to consider whether a mortgagee can justify selling at a price sufficient to cover the amount outstanding by the mortgagor under the mortgage . The memorandum should be concise and not exceed 750 words.
Task 3 - In Class Supervised Assessment (Due Date Week 14)
For this Assessment Task you are required to demonstrate your skills and knowledge by completing an open book one and half hour in class supervised assessment comprised of multiple choice, short answers, true/false and workplace scenario analytical case studies. This assessment covers all the topics from weeks 1 – 14. In this assessment you will be required to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
a) Establish the client’s needs
b) Identify any conflict of interest
c) Identify parties, properties and other interests
d) Determine terms of engagement
e) Determine contingency strategies
f) Initiate the transaction
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and outside of class time so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Matrix
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