Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of 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.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- legal assistant
- legal secretary
- legal support officer
- assistant paralegal.
Pathways Information
Qualification pathways
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- after achieving BSB31007 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) or other relevant qualifications
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- providing evidence of the completion of all units of competency required for BSB31007 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) or other relevant qualifications; with evidence of competency in BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy being mandatory
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- with some vocational experience working in a range of business settings in support roles without a formal qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving BSB40110 Certificate IV in Legal Services, candidates may undertake:
- BSB50110 Diploma of Legal Services or a range of other qualifications at diploma level.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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BSB40110 Certificate IV in Legal Services The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. |
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Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
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Communication |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
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Packaging Rules Total number of units = 12 8 core units plus 4 elective units The 4 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below 1 elective unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Core units BSBCMM402A Implement effective communication strategies BSBCOM406A Conduct work within a compliance framework BSBLEG413A Identify and apply the legal framework BSBLEG414A Establish and maintain a file in legal services BSBLEG418A Produce complex legal documents BSBLEG415A Apply the principles of contract law BSBLEG416A Apply the principles of the law of torts BSBRES404A Research legal information using primary sources Elective units BSBINN501A Establish systems that support innovation BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment BSBLEG403B Maintain trust accounts BSBLEG417A Apply the principles of evidence law BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
