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 apply legal principles within the family law framework.
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. 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 |
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, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.3 |
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Writing |
2.1-2.3, 3.3, 4.3 |
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Oral Communication |
2.2, 2.3 |
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Numeracy |
3.1, 3.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1 |
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Interact with others |
4.2, 4.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title 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 |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10