Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess, analyse, and evaluate tort law matters, and apply the principles of the law of torts.
It applies to individuals who provide administrative support in a range of legal service settings.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Administration – Legal Services Administration
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Define nature and meaning of law of torts |
1.1 Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of law of torts 1.2 Distinguish tort from crime, breach of contract, or other legal obligations |
2. Identify principles of law of torts |
2.1 Define legal principles in application of law of torts 2.2 Determine key elements of law of torts matters |
3. Apply relevant elements of tort |
3.1 Assess legal matters relevant to possible torts 3.2 Analyse and evaluate information 3.3 Extract and document information relevant to the particular matter |
4. Identify remedies for breaches of law of torts |
4.1 Identify circumstances giving rise to liability in law of torts 4.2 Identify and document remedies applicable to breach 4.3 Submit findings to designated person according to organisational policies and procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Writing |
3.3, 4.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 4.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
4.3 |
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Interact with others |
4.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBLEG416 Apply the principles of the law of torts |
BSBLEG416A Apply the principles of the law of torts |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10