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This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify laws related to family law

1.1 Source legislation, regulations and policies relevant to family law

1.2 Interpret key legal principles as they apply to family law matters

2. Apply principles of family law in relation to marriage dissolution, property settlement and dealing with minors

2.1 Identify and apply steps involved in marriage dissolution

2.2 Establish facts about proposed dissolution and client interests

2.3 Determine if agreement has been reached before filing on all issues regarding property, support and parenting

3. Identify and prepare appropriate costing documentation

3.1 Identify legislative and regulatory requirements for costing legal services

3.2 Determine types of costs that apply

3.3 Prepare relevant costing documentation according to organisation's policies and procedures

4. Prepare and despatch documentation

4.1 Organise self and others to file documentation and administration in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures

4.2 Obtain and forward relevant background documentation to designated person for review

4.3 Prepare and present relevant documents to designated individual for review and sign-off

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.3

• Gathers, interprets and analyses complex textual information from a range of sources and identifies relevant and key information

Writing

2.1-2.3, 3.3, 4.3

• Uses clear, accurate and relevant language to organise, record and update information and complete workplace documentation

Oral Communication

2.2, 2.3

• Clearly articulates requirements and explains legal procedures using language and features appropriate to the audience
• Employs active listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding

Numeracy

3.1, 3.2

• Interprets numerical information and makes mathematical calculations to determine maintenance obligations

Navigate the world of work

1.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1

• Monitors adherence to organisational policies and procedures
• Keeps up-to-date with relevant legislation or regulations relevant to own responsibilities and considers the implications of these when planning and undertaking work

Interact with others

4.2, 4.3

• Selects the appropriate form, channel and mode of communication for a specific purpose relevant to own role

Get the work done

1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

• Plans, sequences and completes tasks to achieve required outcomes, coordinating aspects with others, when required
• Analyses information to make decisions in relatively complex situations, taking a range of factors into account

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBLEG510 Apply legal principles in family law matters

BSBLEG510A Apply legal principles in family law matters

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.