Assessor Resource

BSBLEG523
Apply legal principles in tort law matters

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess, analyse, and evaluate tort law matters, and apply the principles of the law of torts.

The unit applies to individuals who provide support in a range of legal service settings with a degree of responsibility to plan and complete investigations.

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

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Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

apply legal principles in tort law matters on at least three occasions.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

commonly used legal terminology, institutions and main features of Australian legal system

distinctions between tort and crime, breach of contract, and other legal obligations

methods used to identify appropriate information about sources of Australian law

torts relating to:

negligence

negligent misrepresentation

person, goods and land

meaning of:

occupier’s liability

vicarious liability

law of defamation.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

legislation and regulations relevant to tort law

sources of information on tort law.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

apply legal principles in tort law matters on at least three occasions.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

commonly used legal terminology, institutions and main features of Australian legal system

distinctions between tort and crime, breach of contract, and other legal obligations

methods used to identify appropriate information about sources of Australian law

torts relating to:

negligence

negligent misrepresentation

person, goods and land

meaning of:

occupier’s liability

vicarious liability

law of defamation.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

legislation and regulations relevant to tort law

sources of information on tort law.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify task requirements 
Identify key provisions of legislation and common law, policies or procedures according to task requirements 
Analyse legal matter for possible torts 
Evaluate identified torts according to task requirements 
Extract and document information relevant to task 
Identify and document damages applicable for identified torts 
Submit findings to designated person according to organisational policies and procedures 
Analyse and amend findings with supervisor according to task requirements 

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