Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess, analyse, and evaluate tort law matters, and apply the principles of the law of torts.
The unit applies to individuals who provide support in a range of legal service settings with a degree of responsibility to plan and complete investigations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Technical Skills – Legal Services
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. Prepare to apply principles of tort law |
1.1 Identify task requirements 1.2 Identify key tort law elements for analysis according to task requirements 1.3 Identify key provisions of legislation and common law, policies or procedures according to task requirements |
2. Apply principles of tort law |
2.1 Analyse legal matter for possible torts 2.2 Evaluate identified torts according to task requirements 2.3 Extract and document information relevant to task |
3. Finalise application of tort law |
3.1 Identify and document damages applicable for identified torts 3.2 Submit findings to designated person according to organisational policies and procedures 3.3 Analyse and amend findings with supervisor according to task requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral Communication |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Teamwork |
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Planning and organising |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to BSBLEG416 Apply the principles of the law of torts.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10