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Release 1

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

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify specific legal data and information requirements

1.1 Liaise with designated person to clarify specific legal data and information needs

1.2 Prepare research plan and prioritise activities

1.3 Identify resources and technical requirements

1.4 Assign timelines to tasks and delegate tasks where appropriate

2. Undertake research

2.1 Identify sources of legal data and information

2.2 Research and identify key information to be extracted

3. Review research

3.1 Check information to ensure that extracted details are acknowledged and recorded for copyright and other legal requirements

3.2 Analyse legal data and information for relevance to facts

3.3 Edit and collate legal data and information to fit research and relevant legal and ethical requirements

4. Prepare drafts

4.1 Draft document in appropriate format taking into account precedent documents and using appropriate language

4.2 Present legal data and information according to organisation's policies and procedures and legal requirements

4.3 Evaluate draft against previously identified criteria and take action to address identified gaps or deficits

4.4 Liaise with supervisor to review document

4.5 Make amendments where necessary

5. Prepare final draft

5.1 Identify key points and prepare executive summary, where appropriate

5.2 Prepare appendices, bibliography and table of contents as required

5.3 Check final draft and present it to supervisor for review and sign-off

5.4 Make arrangements to disseminate report as required

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3

• Interprets documents to determine legal requirements
• Identifies and analyses complex texts to assess relevance to research task
• Compares prepared drafts against criteria to evaluate whether it meets requirements
• Proofreads documents for accuracy of content, layout, grammar, spelling and punctuation

Writing

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2

• Documents research plans in accordance with organisational or regulatory requirements
• Composes and edits texts, selecting appropriate vocabulary, structure and format for audience and purpose

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.4, 4.4

• Explains issues and requirements clearly and obtains information from others by listening and questioning

Numeracy

1.4

• Analyses task requirements to calculate the duration of activities

Navigate the world of work

3.1, 3.3, 4.2

• Appreciates the implications of legal and regulatory responsibilities related to own work

Interact with others

1.1, 1.4, 4.4

• Collaborates with others to achieve required outcomes
• Selects and uses appropriate communication practices and conventions for the purpose and audience

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.3, 5.3, 5.4

• Plans, prioritises, organises and implements tasks to meet organisational requirements, liaising with others when required
• Systematically analyses information against set criteria in order to decide on amendments needed to draft reports
• Uses the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks and access information.

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBRES502 Research legal information using secondary sources

BSBRES502A Research legal information using secondary sources

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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