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BSBLEG418
Produce complex legal documents

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce complex legal documents that meet organisational and legislative requirements using advanced features of relevant software packages.

It 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Establish document design and structure

1.1 Identify requirements of task in line with instructions

1.2 Select software appropriate to task

1.3 Determine document design and structure

1.4 Design and structure document to meet legislative requirements

1.5 Review and update existing precedent documents

2. Develop precedents for document design

2.1 Develop and use precedents to ensure consistency of design and layout

2.2 Evaluate and amend templates to ensure document requirements can be met

2.3 Recommend improvements to design and/or structure of existing documents and facilitate a review process of suggested improvements

3. Prepare to produce documents

3.1 Prepare documents using appropriate and available precedent documents according to organisation’s policies and procedures

3.2 Enter and edit relevant data

3.3 Use a range of advanced software functions to ensure accurate completion of task

3.4 Check documents for spelling, grammar, numeric data and layout

3.5 Proofread documents for accuracy of content and consistency of layout and style

3.6 Make modifications to meet required specifications

3.7 Manage any difficulties to produce completed documents within agreed timelines

4. Prepare to print documents

4.1 Print documents as required

4.2 Arrange review of documents with designated person

4.3 Undertake final printing of documents

5. Save file and exit system

5.1 Save and store document in appropriate folder

5.2 Close file and exit application programs

5.3 Make back-up copies of file according to specified procedures

5.4 File and store data according to organisation’s policies and procedures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Establish document design and structure

1.1 Identify requirements of task in line with instructions

1.2 Select software appropriate to task

1.3 Determine document design and structure

1.4 Design and structure document to meet legislative requirements

1.5 Review and update existing precedent documents

2. Develop precedents for document design

2.1 Develop and use precedents to ensure consistency of design and layout

2.2 Evaluate and amend templates to ensure document requirements can be met

2.3 Recommend improvements to design and/or structure of existing documents and facilitate a review process of suggested improvements

3. Prepare to produce documents

3.1 Prepare documents using appropriate and available precedent documents according to organisation’s policies and procedures

3.2 Enter and edit relevant data

3.3 Use a range of advanced software functions to ensure accurate completion of task

3.4 Check documents for spelling, grammar, numeric data and layout

3.5 Proofread documents for accuracy of content and consistency of layout and style

3.6 Make modifications to meet required specifications

3.7 Manage any difficulties to produce completed documents within agreed timelines

4. Prepare to print documents

4.1 Print documents as required

4.2 Arrange review of documents with designated person

4.3 Undertake final printing of documents

5. Save file and exit system

5.1 Save and store document in appropriate folder

5.2 Close file and exit application programs

5.3 Make back-up copies of file according to specified procedures

5.4 File and store data according to organisation’s policies and procedures

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 requirements of task in line with instructions 
Select software appropriate to task 
Determine document design and structure 
Design and structure document to meet legislative 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 design and/or structure of existing documents and facilitate a review process of suggested improvements 
Prepare documents using appropriate and available precedent documents according to organisation’s policies and procedures 
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 to produce completed documents within agreed timelines 
Print documents as required 
Arrange review of documents with designated person 
Undertake final printing of documents 
Save and store document in appropriate folder 
Close file and exit application programs 
Make back-up copies of file according to specified procedures 
File and store data according to organisation’s policies and procedures 

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