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 interpret and use legal terminology in order to undertake tasks.
It applies to individuals who provide services to support legal practitioners, while under supervision. This unit underpins all units of competency in the Legal Services stream.
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. Use appropriate legal terminology in written and oral communication with internal and external parties |
1.1 Use appropriate legal terminology in both written and oral communication with internal and external parties 1.2 Spell and pronounce legal terminology correctly and use in appropriate context when completing work tasks |
2. Extend understanding of legal terminology |
2.1 Identify gaps in knowledge and seek clarification through appropriate source or designated person 2.2 Identify and use abbreviations for commonly used legal terms and associated processes where appropriate 2.3 Ensure questions relating to legal terminology can be answered and terms defined |
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 |
Learning |
2.1, 2.3 |
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Reading |
2.2 |
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Writing |
1.1, 1.2, 2.2 |
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Oral Communications |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 |
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Interact with others |
1.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.2, 2.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBLEG305 Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks |
BSBLEG305A Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks |
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