Mapping	Notes	Date
Supersedes and is equivalent to BSBLEG417A - Apply the principles of evidence law	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	24/Mar/2015
Is superseded by and equivalent to BSBLEG524 - Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation		18/Oct/2020

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	25/Mar/2015

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
BSB - Business Services Training Package	Business Services Training Package	1.0-6.1

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
BSB42215 - Certificate IV in Legal Services	Certificate IV in Legal Services	Superseded	1-2
BSB52015 - Diploma of Conveyancing	Diploma of Conveyancing	Superseded	1-4
BSB61115 - Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing	Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing	Superseded	1-3
Refresh information in 'Table listing Qualifications that include this unit' Navigate to first page in table listing Qualifications that include this unit.Navigate to previous page in table listing Qualifications that include this unit. Navigate to page 1 in table listing Qualifications that include this unit Navigate to the next page in table listing Qualifications that include this unit.Navigate to the last page in table listing Qualifications that include this unit. Items per page 10 \| 20 \| 50 \| 100 Displaying items 1 - 3 of 3

CodeSort Table listing Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping by the Title column	Status
10284NAT - Diploma of Crime and Justice Studies	Diploma of Crime and Justice Studies	Non-Current

Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	091103	Legal Studies

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	091103	Legal Studies	30/Jul/2015

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 analyse and evaluate key issues associated with evidence law in a legal environment.

It applies to individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to provide administrative support in a legal service setting.

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 evidence law	1.1 Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of evidence law 1.2 Distinguish between case law and legislation related to evidence 1.3 Assess significance of evidence law in various contexts in a legal environment
2. Identify principles of evidence law	2.1 Define and document legal principles governing evidence 2.2 Determine key concepts underpinning evidence law
3. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of evidence law	3.1 Apply principles of evidence to relevant legal matters arising in the workplace 3.2 Analyse and evaluate key issues 3.3 Review analysis with designated person
4. Identify relevant and admissible evidence	4.1 Distinguish relevant and admissible evidence in context of a legal matter 4.2 Identify consequence of evidence not being relevant and/or admissible

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, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2	Identifies, reviews and interprets complex legal text from a range of sources and determines how content may be applied in the application of evidence law
Writing	2.1, 3.2	Prepares documentation that incorporates an evaluation of information using specialised and cohesive language in a format and style appropriate to a specific audience
Oral Communication	3.3	Uses questioning and listening techniques to elicit information Presents results findings clearly and concisely using appropriate language, terminology and tone
Navigate the world of work	1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1	Appreciates implications of legal responsibilities related to own work and recognises specific legal principles applicable in evidence law
Get the work done	1.1, 2,.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2	Plans and organises data collection tasks Uses systematic analytical process to access, investigate and compare information about legal matters

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title

current version

Code and title

previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

BSBLEG417 Apply the principles of evidence law

BSBLEG417A Apply the principles of evidence law

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

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

apply principles of evidence law
demonstrate application of admissible law in a range of contexts.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

define commonly used legal terminology, institutions and main features of Australian legal system
outline methods used to identify appropriate information about sources of Australian law
explain nature and meaning of evidence law, including:

standard and burden of proof
relevance of evidence
hearsay evidence
competence and compellability of witnesses
opinion evidence
evidence of character.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the legal services administration field of work and include access to:

office equipment and resources
legislation and regulations about evidence law
sources of information on evidence law.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10

Unit of competency details

BSBLEG417 - Apply the principles of evidence law (Release 1)

Summary

Training packages that include this unit

Qualifications that include this unit

Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping

Classifications

Classification history

Content

Unit of competency

Modification History

Application

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Foundation Skills

Unit Mapping Information

Links

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Performance Evidence

Knowledge Evidence

Assessment Conditions

Links

Reports

Resources

More

Using training.gov.au

Acknowledgement of Country