Qualification details

Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the DEF Defence Training Package.

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in the provision of paralegal services by Defence paralegal practitioners.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

14 units of competency  are required for this qualification comprising:

• 7 core units , plus
• 7 elective units .

Choose a minimum of 5 elective units  from the list below, of which at least 2 must be taken from Group A.

Choose the remaining 2 elective units  from the list below or from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside of this qualification must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this qualification level.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. 

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Core units  

BSBCMM511

Communicate with influence

BSBINS303

Use knowledge management systems

DEFDPL016

Conduct legal research

DEFDPL028

Provide paralegal support across Defence legal matters and tasks

DEFDPL032

Work in a public service legal environment

DEFGEN011

Interpret policy, legislation and regulations

PSPGEN145

Work effectively in the organisation

Group A: Technical Electives 

BSBLEG315

Assist in planning activities in a legal services environment

BSBLEG424

Support the drafting of complex legal documents

BSBLEG530

Apply legal principles in wills and probate matters

DEFDPL015

Address complex legal and ethical issues in a Defence environment

DEFDPL019

Obtain information from a client

DEFDPL030

Provide support in Defence administrative law matters

DEFDPL031

Provide support in service discipline law matters

PSPPCM028

Carry out basic procurement

Group B: General electives 

BSBLEG423

Conduct simple legal research

BSBLEG521

Conduct and apply legal research

BSBOPS401

Coordinate business resources

BSBPMG428

Apply project life cycle management processes

BSBTWK503

Manage meetings

BSBWHS311

Assist with maintaining workplace safety

DEFDPL029

Provide support in criminal law matters

DEFGEN003

Lead a team

PSPETH007

Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGEN090

Engage with stakeholders

PSPGEN096

Use workplace communication strategies

PSPGEN105

Gather and analyse information

PSPGEN148

Develop internal and external networks

This qualification supersedes and is equivalent to DEF40717 Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services.