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BSBLEG417
Apply the principles of evidence law

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and evaluate key issues associated with evidence law in a legal environment.

It applies to individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to provide administrative support in a legal service setting.

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 evidence law

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

1.2 Distinguish between case law and legislation related to evidence

1.3 Assess significance of evidence law in various contexts in a legal environment

2. Identify principles of evidence law

2.1 Define and document legal principles governing evidence

2.2 Determine key concepts underpinning evidence law

3. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of evidence law

3.1 Apply principles of evidence to relevant legal matters arising in the workplace

3.2 Analyse and evaluate key issues

3.3 Review analysis with designated person

4. Identify relevant and admissible evidence

4.1 Distinguish relevant and admissible evidence in context of a legal matter

4.2 Identify consequence of evidence not being relevant and/or admissible


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 evidence law

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

1.2 Distinguish between case law and legislation related to evidence

1.3 Assess significance of evidence law in various contexts in a legal environment

2. Identify principles of evidence law

2.1 Define and document legal principles governing evidence

2.2 Determine key concepts underpinning evidence law

3. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of evidence law

3.1 Apply principles of evidence to relevant legal matters arising in the workplace

3.2 Analyse and evaluate key issues

3.3 Review analysis with designated person

4. Identify relevant and admissible evidence

4.1 Distinguish relevant and admissible evidence in context of a legal matter

4.2 Identify consequence of evidence not being relevant and/or admissible

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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 evidence law 
Distinguish between case law and legislation related to evidence 
Assess significance of evidence law in various contexts in a legal environment 
Define and document legal principles governing evidence 
Determine key concepts underpinning evidence law 
Apply principles of evidence to relevant legal matters arising in the workplace 
Analyse and evaluate key issues 
Review analysis with designated person 
Distinguish relevant and admissible evidence in context of a legal matter 
Identify consequence of evidence not being relevant and/or admissible 

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