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Page 1: BSB52215 – DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES€¦ · nationally recognised BSB52215 – Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW . TYPES OF ROLES Gain roles such as; - Legal services support

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU

BSB52215 ndash DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES

RTO CODE 90010

TAFE NSW ndash NORTH COAST TAFEDIGITALEDUAU

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU

BSB50615 ndash DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES

RTO CODE 90010

TAFE NSW ndash NORTH COAST TAFEDIGITALEDUAU

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 1

COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE

Upon successful complet ion of this cou rse you wil l receive a national ly recognised BSB52215 ndash Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW

TYPES OF ROLES

Gain roles such as - Legal services su pport off icer - Execut ive assistant - Senior legal secretary - Paralegal

This course is for people who work in a legal setting and who wish to develop high level skills to assist them in planning and carrying out their work in accordance with legislation regulations and relevant codes of practice

I f you f ind this course sparks further professional career aspirations you may wish to apply to gain entry to a re levant universi ty degree with up to 12 months advanced standing

Find out more about TAFE to universi ty opt ions here

ldquoI could work at night or first thing in the morning whatever suited my dayrdquo BUSINESS ADMINISTRAT ION STUDENT AND SHEEP STAT ION MANAGER

ABOUT THE COURSE

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 2

To give yourself the best chance of success in this course it is recommended you follow the preferred pathway for this qualification which is bull Statement of Attainment in Int roduction to

Legal Serv ices

bull BSB42215 - Certi ficate IV in Legal Services or other re levant qual if ications in addition to competency in BSBITU307A - Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy

bull Extensive experience in legal roles where you have had responsibi l i ty for the output of others but do not have formal legal quali ficat ions

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age of 18 years

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

I f Engl ish is not your F irst language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary edu cation in Engl ish you are required to prov ide evidence of E ngl ish language competency before enrol l ing into the course

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FEES

How much is the course

Fee for serv ice ndash people not el ig ible for government subs idies $7 030

NSW Government subs id ised pr ices (Smart and Ski l led)

ndash F irst qual i f icat ion $2530

- Second qual if icat ion $2850

- Tra ineeship (new entrants only) $1 000

- Concession $240

- Exempt ion $0

- Subsid ised Student Fee VSL $2850

Your government subs id ised fee and your el ig ibi l ity for concess ions exemptions and scholarships are al l calculated and confi rmed dur ing the enrolment process

Cal l us on 1300 823 366 for further informat ion and advice

EVIDENCE EXAMPLE IELTS Overall score of 55

TOEFL 530 (paper)

197 (computer)

or 71 (internet)

Evidence of 12 months in English-speaking employment

Testimonial or statutory declaration

Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 3

You wi l l need access to a computer and the internet to complete this course Minimum specificat ions for your computer are

- M icrosoft Windows 7 or later or Mac OS X or above

- Microsoft Off ice ( free download for TAFE NSW enrol led students)

- Up-to-date internet browser

You may also need access to a printer and the fol lowing applications

- Adobe Acrobat Reader ( free downl oad)

- Adobe Flash Player (f ree download)

Course timeframe and commitment We suggest you aim to complete the BSB52215 ndash Diploma of Legal Services over 24 months part-time or 12 months ful l-time We recommend you study and work a minimum of 14 hours per week

As you are studying f lexib ly this is a guide only and i f you feel you are unable to complete within this timeframe please discuss with your Educat ion Officer

Delivery mode The BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Legal Services is offered through TAFE Dig ital and delivery is online which involves training and assessment using web-based materia ls where you are supported and guided in your learning by faci l i tator and educat ion support team with interact ion by emai l phone cal ls forums and chat groups You also have access to support services

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 4

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

UNITS AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

CORE UNITS

An Indiv idual Learning Plan wi l l be developed in consultat ion with you your employer ( i f appl icable) and TAFE Digital This wi l l include the unitsmodules to be completed the method of assessment and the learning and assessment time frames You wil l also be provided with a copy of your Indiv idual Learning Plan

Listed below are the units you wi ll be required to successful ly complete to achieve this quali f icat ion This a lso provides information on how each unit wi ll be assessed

Students are required to select from the l ist their choice of core units For this qualif ication there are 4 core units and 6 elect ive units

For more informat ion on the units of competency below vis it http traininggovau

All units must be completed

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBRES502 Research legal informat ion using secondary sources

Short answer questions Written task Report

BSBCOM501 Ident ify and interpret compl iance requirements

Portfolio Written task

BSBLED503 Maintain and enhance professional pract ice

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBCMM501 Develop and nurture relationships Written task x 2

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 5

ELECTIVE UNITS

Choose a total of 6 e lectives from this group Refer to the course website for any further additions

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBLEG515

Apply legal principles in wi l ls and probate matters

Short answer questions Portfolio BSBLEG417 Apply the principles of

evidence law Short answer questions Report

BSBLEG511 Apply legal principles in criminal law matters

Written task amp Portfolio

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG510 Apply legal principles in fami ly law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG512 Apply legal principles in property law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 6

TIMETABLE OR ORDER OF STUDIES

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal Studies has 4 core units and 6 e lective units

We recommend you study your core units in the fol lowing order This sequence of del ivery has been determined to group units and provide you with the best outcome

Discuss and negot iate the sequence of your elect ive choices with your coordinator or onl ine facil i tators

Week Unit Code Un it T it le

1 to 4 BSBRES502 Research legal information u sing secondary sou rces

5 to 7 BSBLED503 Mainta in and enhance professional practice

8 to 11 BSBLEG515 Appl y legal pr inc iples in wil ls and probate matter

12 to 14 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor env ironmental ly sustainable work practices

15 to 18 BSBLEG511 Appl y legal pr inc iples in cr iminal law matters

19 to 21 BSBCOM501 Identi fy and interpret compl iance requ irements

22 to 25

BSBLEG510 Appl y legal pr inc iples in family law matters

26 to 29 BSBLEG512 Appl y legal pr inc iples in property law matters

30 to 32 BSBCMM501 Develop and nurtu re relat ionships

33 to 36 BSBLEG417 Appl y the principles of evidence law

Please note This schedule is a guide only

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 7

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about lsquo reasonable adjustmentrsquo This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task you may appeal the assessment decision You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher

- For more information on assessment refer to lsquoEvery Studentrsquos Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSWrsquo

PLAGIARISM

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 8

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

A l l st ude nts in TAFE N SW are e nt i t led to a pp ly fo r re co gni t i on in th e co urs e o r q ua l i f ic at i o n i n w hi ch t hey a re c urrent ly e nro l led I t i s rec o mme nd ed that th e appl ic at i on fo r rec og ni t io n be mad e a s so on as pos sib le afte r e nrolme nt

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al rsquos s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d

Fo r mo re informa tio n cl ic k here o r d is c uss wit h yo ur Co urse Coo rdin ato r

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects Just because you donrsquot have to leave your home or workplace the online learning isnrsquot necessari ly easier than classroom learning i trsquos just di fferent

To help overcome these barriers we would strongly encourage you to

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators fr iends family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week Try not to deviate from these set t imes

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve by when to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls By actively part icipating in the Course Forum you wi l l become part of the v irtual community This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies

- FA Q s Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 9

STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BSB50415 ndash Diploma of Business Administration

BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Human Resources Management

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal services course can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing t ime manageme nt study plans general study tips and goal sett ing

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study career development or personal issues Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal health and study information at your f ingert ips

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work Get unstuck with Studiosity

When you have a writ ing grammar research referencing or other study quest ion sign in at https studiositycomconnectusers ndash use your DEC username the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital

Real-l i fe on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths science and business studies

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables diagrams and charts

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management researching note taking and referencing Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi talrsquos ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away whether you are studying near a campus or far away

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI
Page 2: BSB52215 – DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES€¦ · nationally recognised BSB52215 – Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW . TYPES OF ROLES Gain roles such as; - Legal services support

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU

BSB50615 ndash DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES

RTO CODE 90010

TAFE NSW ndash NORTH COAST TAFEDIGITALEDUAU

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 1

COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE

Upon successful complet ion of this cou rse you wil l receive a national ly recognised BSB52215 ndash Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW

TYPES OF ROLES

Gain roles such as - Legal services su pport off icer - Execut ive assistant - Senior legal secretary - Paralegal

This course is for people who work in a legal setting and who wish to develop high level skills to assist them in planning and carrying out their work in accordance with legislation regulations and relevant codes of practice

I f you f ind this course sparks further professional career aspirations you may wish to apply to gain entry to a re levant universi ty degree with up to 12 months advanced standing

Find out more about TAFE to universi ty opt ions here

ldquoI could work at night or first thing in the morning whatever suited my dayrdquo BUSINESS ADMINISTRAT ION STUDENT AND SHEEP STAT ION MANAGER

ABOUT THE COURSE

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 2

To give yourself the best chance of success in this course it is recommended you follow the preferred pathway for this qualification which is bull Statement of Attainment in Int roduction to

Legal Serv ices

bull BSB42215 - Certi ficate IV in Legal Services or other re levant qual if ications in addition to competency in BSBITU307A - Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy

bull Extensive experience in legal roles where you have had responsibi l i ty for the output of others but do not have formal legal quali ficat ions

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age of 18 years

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

I f Engl ish is not your F irst language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary edu cation in Engl ish you are required to prov ide evidence of E ngl ish language competency before enrol l ing into the course

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FEES

How much is the course

Fee for serv ice ndash people not el ig ible for government subs idies $7 030

NSW Government subs id ised pr ices (Smart and Ski l led)

ndash F irst qual i f icat ion $2530

- Second qual if icat ion $2850

- Tra ineeship (new entrants only) $1 000

- Concession $240

- Exempt ion $0

- Subsid ised Student Fee VSL $2850

Your government subs id ised fee and your el ig ibi l ity for concess ions exemptions and scholarships are al l calculated and confi rmed dur ing the enrolment process

Cal l us on 1300 823 366 for further informat ion and advice

EVIDENCE EXAMPLE IELTS Overall score of 55

TOEFL 530 (paper)

197 (computer)

or 71 (internet)

Evidence of 12 months in English-speaking employment

Testimonial or statutory declaration

Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 3

You wi l l need access to a computer and the internet to complete this course Minimum specificat ions for your computer are

- M icrosoft Windows 7 or later or Mac OS X or above

- Microsoft Off ice ( free download for TAFE NSW enrol led students)

- Up-to-date internet browser

You may also need access to a printer and the fol lowing applications

- Adobe Acrobat Reader ( free downl oad)

- Adobe Flash Player (f ree download)

Course timeframe and commitment We suggest you aim to complete the BSB52215 ndash Diploma of Legal Services over 24 months part-time or 12 months ful l-time We recommend you study and work a minimum of 14 hours per week

As you are studying f lexib ly this is a guide only and i f you feel you are unable to complete within this timeframe please discuss with your Educat ion Officer

Delivery mode The BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Legal Services is offered through TAFE Dig ital and delivery is online which involves training and assessment using web-based materia ls where you are supported and guided in your learning by faci l i tator and educat ion support team with interact ion by emai l phone cal ls forums and chat groups You also have access to support services

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 4

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

UNITS AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

CORE UNITS

An Indiv idual Learning Plan wi l l be developed in consultat ion with you your employer ( i f appl icable) and TAFE Digital This wi l l include the unitsmodules to be completed the method of assessment and the learning and assessment time frames You wil l also be provided with a copy of your Indiv idual Learning Plan

Listed below are the units you wi ll be required to successful ly complete to achieve this quali f icat ion This a lso provides information on how each unit wi ll be assessed

Students are required to select from the l ist their choice of core units For this qualif ication there are 4 core units and 6 elect ive units

For more informat ion on the units of competency below vis it http traininggovau

All units must be completed

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBRES502 Research legal informat ion using secondary sources

Short answer questions Written task Report

BSBCOM501 Ident ify and interpret compl iance requirements

Portfolio Written task

BSBLED503 Maintain and enhance professional pract ice

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBCMM501 Develop and nurture relationships Written task x 2

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 5

ELECTIVE UNITS

Choose a total of 6 e lectives from this group Refer to the course website for any further additions

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBLEG515

Apply legal principles in wi l ls and probate matters

Short answer questions Portfolio BSBLEG417 Apply the principles of

evidence law Short answer questions Report

BSBLEG511 Apply legal principles in criminal law matters

Written task amp Portfolio

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG510 Apply legal principles in fami ly law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG512 Apply legal principles in property law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 6

TIMETABLE OR ORDER OF STUDIES

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal Studies has 4 core units and 6 e lective units

We recommend you study your core units in the fol lowing order This sequence of del ivery has been determined to group units and provide you with the best outcome

Discuss and negot iate the sequence of your elect ive choices with your coordinator or onl ine facil i tators

Week Unit Code Un it T it le

1 to 4 BSBRES502 Research legal information u sing secondary sou rces

5 to 7 BSBLED503 Mainta in and enhance professional practice

8 to 11 BSBLEG515 Appl y legal pr inc iples in wil ls and probate matter

12 to 14 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor env ironmental ly sustainable work practices

15 to 18 BSBLEG511 Appl y legal pr inc iples in cr iminal law matters

19 to 21 BSBCOM501 Identi fy and interpret compl iance requ irements

22 to 25

BSBLEG510 Appl y legal pr inc iples in family law matters

26 to 29 BSBLEG512 Appl y legal pr inc iples in property law matters

30 to 32 BSBCMM501 Develop and nurtu re relat ionships

33 to 36 BSBLEG417 Appl y the principles of evidence law

Please note This schedule is a guide only

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 7

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about lsquo reasonable adjustmentrsquo This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task you may appeal the assessment decision You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher

- For more information on assessment refer to lsquoEvery Studentrsquos Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSWrsquo

PLAGIARISM

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 8

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

A l l st ude nts in TAFE N SW are e nt i t led to a pp ly fo r re co gni t i on in th e co urs e o r q ua l i f ic at i o n i n w hi ch t hey a re c urrent ly e nro l led I t i s rec o mme nd ed that th e appl ic at i on fo r rec og ni t io n be mad e a s so on as pos sib le afte r e nrolme nt

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al rsquos s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d

Fo r mo re informa tio n cl ic k here o r d is c uss wit h yo ur Co urse Coo rdin ato r

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects Just because you donrsquot have to leave your home or workplace the online learning isnrsquot necessari ly easier than classroom learning i trsquos just di fferent

To help overcome these barriers we would strongly encourage you to

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators fr iends family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week Try not to deviate from these set t imes

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve by when to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls By actively part icipating in the Course Forum you wi l l become part of the v irtual community This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies

- FA Q s Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 9

STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BSB50415 ndash Diploma of Business Administration

BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Human Resources Management

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal services course can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing t ime manageme nt study plans general study tips and goal sett ing

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study career development or personal issues Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal health and study information at your f ingert ips

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work Get unstuck with Studiosity

When you have a writ ing grammar research referencing or other study quest ion sign in at https studiositycomconnectusers ndash use your DEC username the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital

Real-l i fe on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths science and business studies

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables diagrams and charts

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management researching note taking and referencing Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi talrsquos ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away whether you are studying near a campus or far away

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI
Page 3: BSB52215 – DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES€¦ · nationally recognised BSB52215 – Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW . TYPES OF ROLES Gain roles such as; - Legal services support

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 1

COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE

Upon successful complet ion of this cou rse you wil l receive a national ly recognised BSB52215 ndash Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW

TYPES OF ROLES

Gain roles such as - Legal services su pport off icer - Execut ive assistant - Senior legal secretary - Paralegal

This course is for people who work in a legal setting and who wish to develop high level skills to assist them in planning and carrying out their work in accordance with legislation regulations and relevant codes of practice

I f you f ind this course sparks further professional career aspirations you may wish to apply to gain entry to a re levant universi ty degree with up to 12 months advanced standing

Find out more about TAFE to universi ty opt ions here

ldquoI could work at night or first thing in the morning whatever suited my dayrdquo BUSINESS ADMINISTRAT ION STUDENT AND SHEEP STAT ION MANAGER

ABOUT THE COURSE

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 2

To give yourself the best chance of success in this course it is recommended you follow the preferred pathway for this qualification which is bull Statement of Attainment in Int roduction to

Legal Serv ices

bull BSB42215 - Certi ficate IV in Legal Services or other re levant qual if ications in addition to competency in BSBITU307A - Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy

bull Extensive experience in legal roles where you have had responsibi l i ty for the output of others but do not have formal legal quali ficat ions

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age of 18 years

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

I f Engl ish is not your F irst language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary edu cation in Engl ish you are required to prov ide evidence of E ngl ish language competency before enrol l ing into the course

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FEES

How much is the course

Fee for serv ice ndash people not el ig ible for government subs idies $7 030

NSW Government subs id ised pr ices (Smart and Ski l led)

ndash F irst qual i f icat ion $2530

- Second qual if icat ion $2850

- Tra ineeship (new entrants only) $1 000

- Concession $240

- Exempt ion $0

- Subsid ised Student Fee VSL $2850

Your government subs id ised fee and your el ig ibi l ity for concess ions exemptions and scholarships are al l calculated and confi rmed dur ing the enrolment process

Cal l us on 1300 823 366 for further informat ion and advice

EVIDENCE EXAMPLE IELTS Overall score of 55

TOEFL 530 (paper)

197 (computer)

or 71 (internet)

Evidence of 12 months in English-speaking employment

Testimonial or statutory declaration

Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 3

You wi l l need access to a computer and the internet to complete this course Minimum specificat ions for your computer are

- M icrosoft Windows 7 or later or Mac OS X or above

- Microsoft Off ice ( free download for TAFE NSW enrol led students)

- Up-to-date internet browser

You may also need access to a printer and the fol lowing applications

- Adobe Acrobat Reader ( free downl oad)

- Adobe Flash Player (f ree download)

Course timeframe and commitment We suggest you aim to complete the BSB52215 ndash Diploma of Legal Services over 24 months part-time or 12 months ful l-time We recommend you study and work a minimum of 14 hours per week

As you are studying f lexib ly this is a guide only and i f you feel you are unable to complete within this timeframe please discuss with your Educat ion Officer

Delivery mode The BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Legal Services is offered through TAFE Dig ital and delivery is online which involves training and assessment using web-based materia ls where you are supported and guided in your learning by faci l i tator and educat ion support team with interact ion by emai l phone cal ls forums and chat groups You also have access to support services

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 4

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

UNITS AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

CORE UNITS

An Indiv idual Learning Plan wi l l be developed in consultat ion with you your employer ( i f appl icable) and TAFE Digital This wi l l include the unitsmodules to be completed the method of assessment and the learning and assessment time frames You wil l also be provided with a copy of your Indiv idual Learning Plan

Listed below are the units you wi ll be required to successful ly complete to achieve this quali f icat ion This a lso provides information on how each unit wi ll be assessed

Students are required to select from the l ist their choice of core units For this qualif ication there are 4 core units and 6 elect ive units

For more informat ion on the units of competency below vis it http traininggovau

All units must be completed

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBRES502 Research legal informat ion using secondary sources

Short answer questions Written task Report

BSBCOM501 Ident ify and interpret compl iance requirements

Portfolio Written task

BSBLED503 Maintain and enhance professional pract ice

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBCMM501 Develop and nurture relationships Written task x 2

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 5

ELECTIVE UNITS

Choose a total of 6 e lectives from this group Refer to the course website for any further additions

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBLEG515

Apply legal principles in wi l ls and probate matters

Short answer questions Portfolio BSBLEG417 Apply the principles of

evidence law Short answer questions Report

BSBLEG511 Apply legal principles in criminal law matters

Written task amp Portfolio

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG510 Apply legal principles in fami ly law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG512 Apply legal principles in property law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 6

TIMETABLE OR ORDER OF STUDIES

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal Studies has 4 core units and 6 e lective units

We recommend you study your core units in the fol lowing order This sequence of del ivery has been determined to group units and provide you with the best outcome

Discuss and negot iate the sequence of your elect ive choices with your coordinator or onl ine facil i tators

Week Unit Code Un it T it le

1 to 4 BSBRES502 Research legal information u sing secondary sou rces

5 to 7 BSBLED503 Mainta in and enhance professional practice

8 to 11 BSBLEG515 Appl y legal pr inc iples in wil ls and probate matter

12 to 14 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor env ironmental ly sustainable work practices

15 to 18 BSBLEG511 Appl y legal pr inc iples in cr iminal law matters

19 to 21 BSBCOM501 Identi fy and interpret compl iance requ irements

22 to 25

BSBLEG510 Appl y legal pr inc iples in family law matters

26 to 29 BSBLEG512 Appl y legal pr inc iples in property law matters

30 to 32 BSBCMM501 Develop and nurtu re relat ionships

33 to 36 BSBLEG417 Appl y the principles of evidence law

Please note This schedule is a guide only

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 7

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about lsquo reasonable adjustmentrsquo This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task you may appeal the assessment decision You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher

- For more information on assessment refer to lsquoEvery Studentrsquos Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSWrsquo

PLAGIARISM

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 8

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

A l l st ude nts in TAFE N SW are e nt i t led to a pp ly fo r re co gni t i on in th e co urs e o r q ua l i f ic at i o n i n w hi ch t hey a re c urrent ly e nro l led I t i s rec o mme nd ed that th e appl ic at i on fo r rec og ni t io n be mad e a s so on as pos sib le afte r e nrolme nt

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al rsquos s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d

Fo r mo re informa tio n cl ic k here o r d is c uss wit h yo ur Co urse Coo rdin ato r

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects Just because you donrsquot have to leave your home or workplace the online learning isnrsquot necessari ly easier than classroom learning i trsquos just di fferent

To help overcome these barriers we would strongly encourage you to

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators fr iends family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week Try not to deviate from these set t imes

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve by when to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls By actively part icipating in the Course Forum you wi l l become part of the v irtual community This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies

- FA Q s Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 9

STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BSB50415 ndash Diploma of Business Administration

BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Human Resources Management

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal services course can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing t ime manageme nt study plans general study tips and goal sett ing

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study career development or personal issues Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal health and study information at your f ingert ips

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work Get unstuck with Studiosity

When you have a writ ing grammar research referencing or other study quest ion sign in at https studiositycomconnectusers ndash use your DEC username the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital

Real-l i fe on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths science and business studies

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables diagrams and charts

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management researching note taking and referencing Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi talrsquos ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away whether you are studying near a campus or far away

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI
Page 4: BSB52215 – DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES€¦ · nationally recognised BSB52215 – Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW . TYPES OF ROLES Gain roles such as; - Legal services support

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 2

To give yourself the best chance of success in this course it is recommended you follow the preferred pathway for this qualification which is bull Statement of Attainment in Int roduction to

Legal Serv ices

bull BSB42215 - Certi ficate IV in Legal Services or other re levant qual if ications in addition to competency in BSBITU307A - Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy

bull Extensive experience in legal roles where you have had responsibi l i ty for the output of others but do not have formal legal quali ficat ions

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age of 18 years

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

I f Engl ish is not your F irst language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary edu cation in Engl ish you are required to prov ide evidence of E ngl ish language competency before enrol l ing into the course

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FEES

How much is the course

Fee for serv ice ndash people not el ig ible for government subs idies $7 030

NSW Government subs id ised pr ices (Smart and Ski l led)

ndash F irst qual i f icat ion $2530

- Second qual if icat ion $2850

- Tra ineeship (new entrants only) $1 000

- Concession $240

- Exempt ion $0

- Subsid ised Student Fee VSL $2850

Your government subs id ised fee and your el ig ibi l ity for concess ions exemptions and scholarships are al l calculated and confi rmed dur ing the enrolment process

Cal l us on 1300 823 366 for further informat ion and advice

EVIDENCE EXAMPLE IELTS Overall score of 55

TOEFL 530 (paper)

197 (computer)

or 71 (internet)

Evidence of 12 months in English-speaking employment

Testimonial or statutory declaration

Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 3

You wi l l need access to a computer and the internet to complete this course Minimum specificat ions for your computer are

- M icrosoft Windows 7 or later or Mac OS X or above

- Microsoft Off ice ( free download for TAFE NSW enrol led students)

- Up-to-date internet browser

You may also need access to a printer and the fol lowing applications

- Adobe Acrobat Reader ( free downl oad)

- Adobe Flash Player (f ree download)

Course timeframe and commitment We suggest you aim to complete the BSB52215 ndash Diploma of Legal Services over 24 months part-time or 12 months ful l-time We recommend you study and work a minimum of 14 hours per week

As you are studying f lexib ly this is a guide only and i f you feel you are unable to complete within this timeframe please discuss with your Educat ion Officer

Delivery mode The BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Legal Services is offered through TAFE Dig ital and delivery is online which involves training and assessment using web-based materia ls where you are supported and guided in your learning by faci l i tator and educat ion support team with interact ion by emai l phone cal ls forums and chat groups You also have access to support services

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 4

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

UNITS AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

CORE UNITS

An Indiv idual Learning Plan wi l l be developed in consultat ion with you your employer ( i f appl icable) and TAFE Digital This wi l l include the unitsmodules to be completed the method of assessment and the learning and assessment time frames You wil l also be provided with a copy of your Indiv idual Learning Plan

Listed below are the units you wi ll be required to successful ly complete to achieve this quali f icat ion This a lso provides information on how each unit wi ll be assessed

Students are required to select from the l ist their choice of core units For this qualif ication there are 4 core units and 6 elect ive units

For more informat ion on the units of competency below vis it http traininggovau

All units must be completed

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBRES502 Research legal informat ion using secondary sources

Short answer questions Written task Report

BSBCOM501 Ident ify and interpret compl iance requirements

Portfolio Written task

BSBLED503 Maintain and enhance professional pract ice

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBCMM501 Develop and nurture relationships Written task x 2

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 5

ELECTIVE UNITS

Choose a total of 6 e lectives from this group Refer to the course website for any further additions

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBLEG515

Apply legal principles in wi l ls and probate matters

Short answer questions Portfolio BSBLEG417 Apply the principles of

evidence law Short answer questions Report

BSBLEG511 Apply legal principles in criminal law matters

Written task amp Portfolio

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG510 Apply legal principles in fami ly law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG512 Apply legal principles in property law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 6

TIMETABLE OR ORDER OF STUDIES

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal Studies has 4 core units and 6 e lective units

We recommend you study your core units in the fol lowing order This sequence of del ivery has been determined to group units and provide you with the best outcome

Discuss and negot iate the sequence of your elect ive choices with your coordinator or onl ine facil i tators

Week Unit Code Un it T it le

1 to 4 BSBRES502 Research legal information u sing secondary sou rces

5 to 7 BSBLED503 Mainta in and enhance professional practice

8 to 11 BSBLEG515 Appl y legal pr inc iples in wil ls and probate matter

12 to 14 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor env ironmental ly sustainable work practices

15 to 18 BSBLEG511 Appl y legal pr inc iples in cr iminal law matters

19 to 21 BSBCOM501 Identi fy and interpret compl iance requ irements

22 to 25

BSBLEG510 Appl y legal pr inc iples in family law matters

26 to 29 BSBLEG512 Appl y legal pr inc iples in property law matters

30 to 32 BSBCMM501 Develop and nurtu re relat ionships

33 to 36 BSBLEG417 Appl y the principles of evidence law

Please note This schedule is a guide only

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 7

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about lsquo reasonable adjustmentrsquo This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task you may appeal the assessment decision You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher

- For more information on assessment refer to lsquoEvery Studentrsquos Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSWrsquo

PLAGIARISM

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 8

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

A l l st ude nts in TAFE N SW are e nt i t led to a pp ly fo r re co gni t i on in th e co urs e o r q ua l i f ic at i o n i n w hi ch t hey a re c urrent ly e nro l led I t i s rec o mme nd ed that th e appl ic at i on fo r rec og ni t io n be mad e a s so on as pos sib le afte r e nrolme nt

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al rsquos s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d

Fo r mo re informa tio n cl ic k here o r d is c uss wit h yo ur Co urse Coo rdin ato r

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects Just because you donrsquot have to leave your home or workplace the online learning isnrsquot necessari ly easier than classroom learning i trsquos just di fferent

To help overcome these barriers we would strongly encourage you to

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators fr iends family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week Try not to deviate from these set t imes

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve by when to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls By actively part icipating in the Course Forum you wi l l become part of the v irtual community This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies

- FA Q s Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 9

STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BSB50415 ndash Diploma of Business Administration

BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Human Resources Management

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal services course can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing t ime manageme nt study plans general study tips and goal sett ing

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study career development or personal issues Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal health and study information at your f ingert ips

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work Get unstuck with Studiosity

When you have a writ ing grammar research referencing or other study quest ion sign in at https studiositycomconnectusers ndash use your DEC username the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital

Real-l i fe on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths science and business studies

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables diagrams and charts

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management researching note taking and referencing Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi talrsquos ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away whether you are studying near a campus or far away

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI
Page 5: BSB52215 – DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES€¦ · nationally recognised BSB52215 – Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW . TYPES OF ROLES Gain roles such as; - Legal services support

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 3

You wi l l need access to a computer and the internet to complete this course Minimum specificat ions for your computer are

- M icrosoft Windows 7 or later or Mac OS X or above

- Microsoft Off ice ( free download for TAFE NSW enrol led students)

- Up-to-date internet browser

You may also need access to a printer and the fol lowing applications

- Adobe Acrobat Reader ( free downl oad)

- Adobe Flash Player (f ree download)

Course timeframe and commitment We suggest you aim to complete the BSB52215 ndash Diploma of Legal Services over 24 months part-time or 12 months ful l-time We recommend you study and work a minimum of 14 hours per week

As you are studying f lexib ly this is a guide only and i f you feel you are unable to complete within this timeframe please discuss with your Educat ion Officer

Delivery mode The BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Legal Services is offered through TAFE Dig ital and delivery is online which involves training and assessment using web-based materia ls where you are supported and guided in your learning by faci l i tator and educat ion support team with interact ion by emai l phone cal ls forums and chat groups You also have access to support services

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 4

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

UNITS AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

CORE UNITS

An Indiv idual Learning Plan wi l l be developed in consultat ion with you your employer ( i f appl icable) and TAFE Digital This wi l l include the unitsmodules to be completed the method of assessment and the learning and assessment time frames You wil l also be provided with a copy of your Indiv idual Learning Plan

Listed below are the units you wi ll be required to successful ly complete to achieve this quali f icat ion This a lso provides information on how each unit wi ll be assessed

Students are required to select from the l ist their choice of core units For this qualif ication there are 4 core units and 6 elect ive units

For more informat ion on the units of competency below vis it http traininggovau

All units must be completed

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBRES502 Research legal informat ion using secondary sources

Short answer questions Written task Report

BSBCOM501 Ident ify and interpret compl iance requirements

Portfolio Written task

BSBLED503 Maintain and enhance professional pract ice

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBCMM501 Develop and nurture relationships Written task x 2

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 5

ELECTIVE UNITS

Choose a total of 6 e lectives from this group Refer to the course website for any further additions

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBLEG515

Apply legal principles in wi l ls and probate matters

Short answer questions Portfolio BSBLEG417 Apply the principles of

evidence law Short answer questions Report

BSBLEG511 Apply legal principles in criminal law matters

Written task amp Portfolio

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG510 Apply legal principles in fami ly law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG512 Apply legal principles in property law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 6

TIMETABLE OR ORDER OF STUDIES

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal Studies has 4 core units and 6 e lective units

We recommend you study your core units in the fol lowing order This sequence of del ivery has been determined to group units and provide you with the best outcome

Discuss and negot iate the sequence of your elect ive choices with your coordinator or onl ine facil i tators

Week Unit Code Un it T it le

1 to 4 BSBRES502 Research legal information u sing secondary sou rces

5 to 7 BSBLED503 Mainta in and enhance professional practice

8 to 11 BSBLEG515 Appl y legal pr inc iples in wil ls and probate matter

12 to 14 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor env ironmental ly sustainable work practices

15 to 18 BSBLEG511 Appl y legal pr inc iples in cr iminal law matters

19 to 21 BSBCOM501 Identi fy and interpret compl iance requ irements

22 to 25

BSBLEG510 Appl y legal pr inc iples in family law matters

26 to 29 BSBLEG512 Appl y legal pr inc iples in property law matters

30 to 32 BSBCMM501 Develop and nurtu re relat ionships

33 to 36 BSBLEG417 Appl y the principles of evidence law

Please note This schedule is a guide only

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 7

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about lsquo reasonable adjustmentrsquo This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task you may appeal the assessment decision You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher

- For more information on assessment refer to lsquoEvery Studentrsquos Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSWrsquo

PLAGIARISM

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 8

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

A l l st ude nts in TAFE N SW are e nt i t led to a pp ly fo r re co gni t i on in th e co urs e o r q ua l i f ic at i o n i n w hi ch t hey a re c urrent ly e nro l led I t i s rec o mme nd ed that th e appl ic at i on fo r rec og ni t io n be mad e a s so on as pos sib le afte r e nrolme nt

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al rsquos s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d

Fo r mo re informa tio n cl ic k here o r d is c uss wit h yo ur Co urse Coo rdin ato r

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects Just because you donrsquot have to leave your home or workplace the online learning isnrsquot necessari ly easier than classroom learning i trsquos just di fferent

To help overcome these barriers we would strongly encourage you to

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators fr iends family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week Try not to deviate from these set t imes

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve by when to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls By actively part icipating in the Course Forum you wi l l become part of the v irtual community This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies

- FA Q s Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 9

STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BSB50415 ndash Diploma of Business Administration

BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Human Resources Management

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal services course can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing t ime manageme nt study plans general study tips and goal sett ing

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study career development or personal issues Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal health and study information at your f ingert ips

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work Get unstuck with Studiosity

When you have a writ ing grammar research referencing or other study quest ion sign in at https studiositycomconnectusers ndash use your DEC username the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital

Real-l i fe on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths science and business studies

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables diagrams and charts

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management researching note taking and referencing Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi talrsquos ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away whether you are studying near a campus or far away

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI
Page 6: BSB52215 – DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES€¦ · nationally recognised BSB52215 – Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW . TYPES OF ROLES Gain roles such as; - Legal services support

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 4

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

UNITS AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

CORE UNITS

An Indiv idual Learning Plan wi l l be developed in consultat ion with you your employer ( i f appl icable) and TAFE Digital This wi l l include the unitsmodules to be completed the method of assessment and the learning and assessment time frames You wil l also be provided with a copy of your Indiv idual Learning Plan

Listed below are the units you wi ll be required to successful ly complete to achieve this quali f icat ion This a lso provides information on how each unit wi ll be assessed

Students are required to select from the l ist their choice of core units For this qualif ication there are 4 core units and 6 elect ive units

For more informat ion on the units of competency below vis it http traininggovau

All units must be completed

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBRES502 Research legal informat ion using secondary sources

Short answer questions Written task Report

BSBCOM501 Ident ify and interpret compl iance requirements

Portfolio Written task

BSBLED503 Maintain and enhance professional pract ice

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBCMM501 Develop and nurture relationships Written task x 2

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 5

ELECTIVE UNITS

Choose a total of 6 e lectives from this group Refer to the course website for any further additions

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBLEG515

Apply legal principles in wi l ls and probate matters

Short answer questions Portfolio BSBLEG417 Apply the principles of

evidence law Short answer questions Report

BSBLEG511 Apply legal principles in criminal law matters

Written task amp Portfolio

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG510 Apply legal principles in fami ly law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG512 Apply legal principles in property law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 6

TIMETABLE OR ORDER OF STUDIES

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal Studies has 4 core units and 6 e lective units

We recommend you study your core units in the fol lowing order This sequence of del ivery has been determined to group units and provide you with the best outcome

Discuss and negot iate the sequence of your elect ive choices with your coordinator or onl ine facil i tators

Week Unit Code Un it T it le

1 to 4 BSBRES502 Research legal information u sing secondary sou rces

5 to 7 BSBLED503 Mainta in and enhance professional practice

8 to 11 BSBLEG515 Appl y legal pr inc iples in wil ls and probate matter

12 to 14 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor env ironmental ly sustainable work practices

15 to 18 BSBLEG511 Appl y legal pr inc iples in cr iminal law matters

19 to 21 BSBCOM501 Identi fy and interpret compl iance requ irements

22 to 25

BSBLEG510 Appl y legal pr inc iples in family law matters

26 to 29 BSBLEG512 Appl y legal pr inc iples in property law matters

30 to 32 BSBCMM501 Develop and nurtu re relat ionships

33 to 36 BSBLEG417 Appl y the principles of evidence law

Please note This schedule is a guide only

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 7

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about lsquo reasonable adjustmentrsquo This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task you may appeal the assessment decision You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher

- For more information on assessment refer to lsquoEvery Studentrsquos Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSWrsquo

PLAGIARISM

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 8

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

A l l st ude nts in TAFE N SW are e nt i t led to a pp ly fo r re co gni t i on in th e co urs e o r q ua l i f ic at i o n i n w hi ch t hey a re c urrent ly e nro l led I t i s rec o mme nd ed that th e appl ic at i on fo r rec og ni t io n be mad e a s so on as pos sib le afte r e nrolme nt

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al rsquos s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d

Fo r mo re informa tio n cl ic k here o r d is c uss wit h yo ur Co urse Coo rdin ato r

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects Just because you donrsquot have to leave your home or workplace the online learning isnrsquot necessari ly easier than classroom learning i trsquos just di fferent

To help overcome these barriers we would strongly encourage you to

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators fr iends family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week Try not to deviate from these set t imes

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve by when to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls By actively part icipating in the Course Forum you wi l l become part of the v irtual community This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies

- FA Q s Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 9

STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BSB50415 ndash Diploma of Business Administration

BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Human Resources Management

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal services course can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing t ime manageme nt study plans general study tips and goal sett ing

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study career development or personal issues Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal health and study information at your f ingert ips

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work Get unstuck with Studiosity

When you have a writ ing grammar research referencing or other study quest ion sign in at https studiositycomconnectusers ndash use your DEC username the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital

Real-l i fe on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths science and business studies

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables diagrams and charts

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management researching note taking and referencing Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi talrsquos ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away whether you are studying near a campus or far away

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI
Page 7: BSB52215 – DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES€¦ · nationally recognised BSB52215 – Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW . TYPES OF ROLES Gain roles such as; - Legal services support

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 5

ELECTIVE UNITS

Choose a total of 6 e lectives from this group Refer to the course website for any further additions

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

BSBLEG515

Apply legal principles in wi l ls and probate matters

Short answer questions Portfolio BSBLEG417 Apply the principles of

evidence law Short answer questions Report

BSBLEG511 Apply legal principles in criminal law matters

Written task amp Portfolio

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG510 Apply legal principles in fami ly law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

BSBLEG512 Apply legal principles in property law matters

Short answer questions Portfolio

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 6

TIMETABLE OR ORDER OF STUDIES

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal Studies has 4 core units and 6 e lective units

We recommend you study your core units in the fol lowing order This sequence of del ivery has been determined to group units and provide you with the best outcome

Discuss and negot iate the sequence of your elect ive choices with your coordinator or onl ine facil i tators

Week Unit Code Un it T it le

1 to 4 BSBRES502 Research legal information u sing secondary sou rces

5 to 7 BSBLED503 Mainta in and enhance professional practice

8 to 11 BSBLEG515 Appl y legal pr inc iples in wil ls and probate matter

12 to 14 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor env ironmental ly sustainable work practices

15 to 18 BSBLEG511 Appl y legal pr inc iples in cr iminal law matters

19 to 21 BSBCOM501 Identi fy and interpret compl iance requ irements

22 to 25

BSBLEG510 Appl y legal pr inc iples in family law matters

26 to 29 BSBLEG512 Appl y legal pr inc iples in property law matters

30 to 32 BSBCMM501 Develop and nurtu re relat ionships

33 to 36 BSBLEG417 Appl y the principles of evidence law

Please note This schedule is a guide only

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 7

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about lsquo reasonable adjustmentrsquo This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task you may appeal the assessment decision You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher

- For more information on assessment refer to lsquoEvery Studentrsquos Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSWrsquo

PLAGIARISM

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 8

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

A l l st ude nts in TAFE N SW are e nt i t led to a pp ly fo r re co gni t i on in th e co urs e o r q ua l i f ic at i o n i n w hi ch t hey a re c urrent ly e nro l led I t i s rec o mme nd ed that th e appl ic at i on fo r rec og ni t io n be mad e a s so on as pos sib le afte r e nrolme nt

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al rsquos s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d

Fo r mo re informa tio n cl ic k here o r d is c uss wit h yo ur Co urse Coo rdin ato r

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects Just because you donrsquot have to leave your home or workplace the online learning isnrsquot necessari ly easier than classroom learning i trsquos just di fferent

To help overcome these barriers we would strongly encourage you to

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators fr iends family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week Try not to deviate from these set t imes

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve by when to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls By actively part icipating in the Course Forum you wi l l become part of the v irtual community This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies

- FA Q s Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 9

STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BSB50415 ndash Diploma of Business Administration

BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Human Resources Management

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal services course can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing t ime manageme nt study plans general study tips and goal sett ing

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study career development or personal issues Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal health and study information at your f ingert ips

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work Get unstuck with Studiosity

When you have a writ ing grammar research referencing or other study quest ion sign in at https studiositycomconnectusers ndash use your DEC username the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital

Real-l i fe on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths science and business studies

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables diagrams and charts

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management researching note taking and referencing Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi talrsquos ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away whether you are studying near a campus or far away

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI
Page 8: BSB52215 – DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES€¦ · nationally recognised BSB52215 – Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW . TYPES OF ROLES Gain roles such as; - Legal services support

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 6

TIMETABLE OR ORDER OF STUDIES

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal Studies has 4 core units and 6 e lective units

We recommend you study your core units in the fol lowing order This sequence of del ivery has been determined to group units and provide you with the best outcome

Discuss and negot iate the sequence of your elect ive choices with your coordinator or onl ine facil i tators

Week Unit Code Un it T it le

1 to 4 BSBRES502 Research legal information u sing secondary sou rces

5 to 7 BSBLED503 Mainta in and enhance professional practice

8 to 11 BSBLEG515 Appl y legal pr inc iples in wil ls and probate matter

12 to 14 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor env ironmental ly sustainable work practices

15 to 18 BSBLEG511 Appl y legal pr inc iples in cr iminal law matters

19 to 21 BSBCOM501 Identi fy and interpret compl iance requ irements

22 to 25

BSBLEG510 Appl y legal pr inc iples in family law matters

26 to 29 BSBLEG512 Appl y legal pr inc iples in property law matters

30 to 32 BSBCMM501 Develop and nurtu re relat ionships

33 to 36 BSBLEG417 Appl y the principles of evidence law

Please note This schedule is a guide only

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 7

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about lsquo reasonable adjustmentrsquo This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task you may appeal the assessment decision You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher

- For more information on assessment refer to lsquoEvery Studentrsquos Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSWrsquo

PLAGIARISM

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 8

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

A l l st ude nts in TAFE N SW are e nt i t led to a pp ly fo r re co gni t i on in th e co urs e o r q ua l i f ic at i o n i n w hi ch t hey a re c urrent ly e nro l led I t i s rec o mme nd ed that th e appl ic at i on fo r rec og ni t io n be mad e a s so on as pos sib le afte r e nrolme nt

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al rsquos s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d

Fo r mo re informa tio n cl ic k here o r d is c uss wit h yo ur Co urse Coo rdin ato r

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects Just because you donrsquot have to leave your home or workplace the online learning isnrsquot necessari ly easier than classroom learning i trsquos just di fferent

To help overcome these barriers we would strongly encourage you to

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators fr iends family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week Try not to deviate from these set t imes

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve by when to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls By actively part icipating in the Course Forum you wi l l become part of the v irtual community This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies

- FA Q s Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 9

STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BSB50415 ndash Diploma of Business Administration

BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Human Resources Management

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal services course can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing t ime manageme nt study plans general study tips and goal sett ing

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study career development or personal issues Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal health and study information at your f ingert ips

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work Get unstuck with Studiosity

When you have a writ ing grammar research referencing or other study quest ion sign in at https studiositycomconnectusers ndash use your DEC username the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital

Real-l i fe on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths science and business studies

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables diagrams and charts

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management researching note taking and referencing Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi talrsquos ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away whether you are studying near a campus or far away

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI
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ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about lsquo reasonable adjustmentrsquo This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task you may appeal the assessment decision You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher

- For more information on assessment refer to lsquoEvery Studentrsquos Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSWrsquo

PLAGIARISM

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

A l l st ude nts in TAFE N SW are e nt i t led to a pp ly fo r re co gni t i on in th e co urs e o r q ua l i f ic at i o n i n w hi ch t hey a re c urrent ly e nro l led I t i s rec o mme nd ed that th e appl ic at i on fo r rec og ni t io n be mad e a s so on as pos sib le afte r e nrolme nt

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al rsquos s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d

Fo r mo re informa tio n cl ic k here o r d is c uss wit h yo ur Co urse Coo rdin ato r

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects Just because you donrsquot have to leave your home or workplace the online learning isnrsquot necessari ly easier than classroom learning i trsquos just di fferent

To help overcome these barriers we would strongly encourage you to

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators fr iends family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week Try not to deviate from these set t imes

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve by when to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls By actively part icipating in the Course Forum you wi l l become part of the v irtual community This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies

- FA Q s Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 9

STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BSB50415 ndash Diploma of Business Administration

BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Human Resources Management

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal services course can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing t ime manageme nt study plans general study tips and goal sett ing

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study career development or personal issues Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal health and study information at your f ingert ips

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work Get unstuck with Studiosity

When you have a writ ing grammar research referencing or other study quest ion sign in at https studiositycomconnectusers ndash use your DEC username the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital

Real-l i fe on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths science and business studies

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables diagrams and charts

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management researching note taking and referencing Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi talrsquos ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away whether you are studying near a campus or far away

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI
Page 10: BSB52215 – DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES€¦ · nationally recognised BSB52215 – Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW . TYPES OF ROLES Gain roles such as; - Legal services support

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 8

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

A l l st ude nts in TAFE N SW are e nt i t led to a pp ly fo r re co gni t i on in th e co urs e o r q ua l i f ic at i o n i n w hi ch t hey a re c urrent ly e nro l led I t i s rec o mme nd ed that th e appl ic at i on fo r rec og ni t io n be mad e a s so on as pos sib le afte r e nrolme nt

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al rsquos s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d

Fo r mo re informa tio n cl ic k here o r d is c uss wit h yo ur Co urse Coo rdin ato r

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects Just because you donrsquot have to leave your home or workplace the online learning isnrsquot necessari ly easier than classroom learning i trsquos just di fferent

To help overcome these barriers we would strongly encourage you to

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators fr iends family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week Try not to deviate from these set t imes

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve by when to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls By actively part icipating in the Course Forum you wi l l become part of the v irtual community This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies

- FA Q s Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 9

STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BSB50415 ndash Diploma of Business Administration

BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Human Resources Management

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal services course can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing t ime manageme nt study plans general study tips and goal sett ing

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study career development or personal issues Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal health and study information at your f ingert ips

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work Get unstuck with Studiosity

When you have a writ ing grammar research referencing or other study quest ion sign in at https studiositycomconnectusers ndash use your DEC username the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital

Real-l i fe on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths science and business studies

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables diagrams and charts

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management researching note taking and referencing Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi talrsquos ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away whether you are studying near a campus or far away

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI
Page 11: BSB52215 – DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES€¦ · nationally recognised BSB52215 – Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW . TYPES OF ROLES Gain roles such as; - Legal services support

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 9

STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BSB50415 ndash Diploma of Business Administration

BSB50615 ndash Diploma of Human Resources Management

The BSB52215 - Diploma of Legal services course can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing t ime manageme nt study plans general study tips and goal sett ing

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study career development or personal issues Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal health and study information at your f ingert ips

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work Get unstuck with Studiosity

When you have a writ ing grammar research referencing or other study quest ion sign in at https studiositycomconnectusers ndash use your DEC username the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital

Real-l i fe on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths science and business studies

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables diagrams and charts

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management researching note taking and referencing Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi talrsquos ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away whether you are studying near a campus or far away

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI
Page 12: BSB52215 – DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES€¦ · nationally recognised BSB52215 – Diploma of Legal Services from TAFE NSW . TYPES OF ROLES Gain roles such as; - Legal services support

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITALEDUAU 10

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier or USI

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi govau Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • TAFEDIGITALEDUAU
  • COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
  • TYPES OF ROLES
  • MINIMUM AGE
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • Counselling and Support services
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Smart Study Guide
  • Library Services
  • How to get a USI