Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBLEG424 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support the drafting of complex legal documents

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBLEG424 - Support the drafting of complex legal documents
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support the drafting of complex legal documents that meet legislative and organisational requirements, including by using advanced features of relevant software packages.The unit applies to individuals who use a broad knowledge base and well-developed skills to provide administrative support in a legal environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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:

software required to support document drafting process

organisational policies and procedures for drafting documents

legislation and regulations for drafting legal documents to fulfil the performance criteria.

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

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish drafting requirements
  • Identify task requirements
  • Select software according to task requirements
  • Establish document design and structure
  • Design and structure document to meet legislative and task requirements
  • Review and update existing precedent documents
  • Develop and use precedents to ensure consistency of design and layout
  • Evaluate and amend templates to ensure document requirements can be met
  • Recommend improvements to relevant personnel for design and structure of existing documents
  • Facilitate a review process of suggested improvements, where necessary
  • Prepare documents using appropriate and available precedent documents according to policies and procedures of the organisation
  • Enter and edit relevant data
  • Use a range of advanced software functions to ensure accurate completion of task
  • Check documents for spelling, grammar, numeric data and layout
  • Proofread documents for accuracy of content and consistency of layout and style
  • Make modifications to meet required specifications
  • Manage any difficulties and produce documents within agreed timelines
  • Submit documents as required
  • Arrange review of documents with designated person
  • Undertake final publishing of documents
  • Save and store document according to organisational procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

support the drafting of at least three complex legal documents using advanced functions of at least one software package, or integrate functions of at least two different software packages.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

design and produce accurate documents that conform to specified standards within agreed timelines.

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:

organisational policies and procedures in relation to precedent design and use

relevant legislation, rules, regulations, and codes of practice for drafting legal documents

process for developing and testing templates.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 
Select software according to task requirements 
Establish document design and structure 
Design and structure document to meet legislative and task requirements 
Review and update existing precedent documents 
Develop and use precedents to ensure consistency of design and layout 
Evaluate and amend templates to ensure document requirements can be met 
Recommend improvements to relevant personnel for design and structure of existing documents 
Facilitate a review process of suggested improvements, where necessary 
Prepare documents using appropriate and available precedent documents according to policies and procedures of the organisation 
Enter and edit relevant data 
Use a range of advanced software functions to ensure accurate completion of task 
Check documents for spelling, grammar, numeric data and layout 
Proofread documents for accuracy of content and consistency of layout and style 
Make modifications to meet required specifications 
Manage any difficulties and produce documents within agreed timelines 
Submit documents as required 
Arrange review of documents with designated person 
Undertake final publishing of documents 
Save and store document according to organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

BSBLEG424 - Support the drafting of complex legal documents
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Assessment Record Sheet

BSBLEG424 - Support the drafting of complex legal documents

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