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BSBLEG416
Apply the principles of the law of torts

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 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.

It applies to individuals who provide administrative support in a range of legal service settings.

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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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define nature and meaning of law of torts

1.1 Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of law of torts

1.2 Distinguish tort from crime, breach of contract, or other legal obligations

2. Identify principles of law of torts

2.1 Define legal principles in application of law of torts

2.2 Determine key elements of law of torts matters

3. Apply relevant elements of tort

3.1 Assess legal matters relevant to possible torts

3.2 Analyse and evaluate information

3.3 Extract and document information relevant to the particular matter

4. Identify remedies for breaches of law of torts

4.1 Identify circumstances giving rise to liability in law of torts

4.2 Identify and document remedies applicable to breach

4.3 Submit findings to designated person according to organisational policies and procedures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define nature and meaning of law of torts

1.1 Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of law of torts

1.2 Distinguish tort from crime, breach of contract, or other legal obligations

2. Identify principles of law of torts

2.1 Define legal principles in application of law of torts

2.2 Determine key elements of law of torts matters

3. Apply relevant elements of tort

3.1 Assess legal matters relevant to possible torts

3.2 Analyse and evaluate information

3.3 Extract and document information relevant to the particular matter

4. Identify remedies for breaches of law of torts

4.1 Identify circumstances giving rise to liability in law of torts

4.2 Identify and document remedies applicable to breach

4.3 Submit findings to designated person according to organisational policies and procedures

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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
Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of law of torts 
Distinguish tort from crime, breach of contract, or other legal obligations 
Define legal principles in application of law of torts 
Determine key elements of law of torts matters 
Assess legal matters relevant to possible torts 
Analyse and evaluate information 
Extract and document information relevant to the particular matter 
Identify circumstances giving rise to liability in law of torts 
Identify and document remedies applicable to breach 
Submit findings to designated person according to organisational policies and procedures 

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