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 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.
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 of property law |
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 |
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 2.2 Identify steps involved in buying and selling a property |
3. Prepare documentation associated with property law matters, including costing |
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 |
4. Facilitate file administration |
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 |
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 |
1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.5, 4.3 |
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Writing |
3.2, 3.4, 4.2 |
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Oral Communication |
2.1, 4.1 |
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Numeracy |
3.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1-3.3 |
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Interact with others |
3.1, 3.6 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBLEG512 Apply legal principles in property law matters |
BSBLEG512A Apply legal principles in property law matters |
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