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 and coordination of complex paralegal services including the supervision of Defence paralegal practitioners.

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

9 units of competency  are required for this qualification comprising:

• 6 core units , plus
• 3 elective units .

Choose a minimum of 1 elective unit  from the Group A list.

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 chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

Elective units chosen 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  

BSBLEG424

Support the drafting of complex legal documents

BSBLEG521

Conduct and apply legal research

DEFDPL015

Address complex legal and ethical issues in a Defence environment

DEFDPL018

Manage and analyse a legal matter file

DEFGEN011

Interpret policy, legislation and regulations

PSPGEN131

Coordinate resource allocation and usage

Group A: Technical Electives 

BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

DEFDPL023

Provide high-level support on administrative law matters

DEFDPL024

Provide high-level support on criminal law matters

DEFDPL025

Provide high-level support on legal assistance matters

DEFDPL026

Provide high-level support on operations law matters

DEFDPL027

Provide high-level support on service discipline matters

DEFDPL028

Provide paralegal support across Defence legal matters and tasks

Group B: General Electives  

BSBLDR521

Lead the development of diverse workforces

BSBOPS401

Coordinate business resources

BSBPEF501

Manage personal and professional development

BSBTWK503

Manage meetings

BSBTWK601

Develop and maintain strategic business networks

DEFGEN003

Lead a team

DEFGEN007

Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment

DEFGEN008

Treat risk within Defence at an operational level

PSPGEN090

Engage with stakeholders

PSPGEN140

Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPLEG007

Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

This qualification supersedes but is not equivalent to DEF50417 Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services.