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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Define nature and meaning of law of torts
  2. Identify principles of the law of torts
  3. Apply relevant elements of tort
  4. Identify remedies for breaches of law of torts

Required Skills

Required skills

literacy skills to read and interpret written material

research and data collection skills to identify

characteristics similarities and differences of Australian institutions

types of proceedings and trial procedures

analytical skills to investigate and compare legal institutions

Required knowledge

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

methods used to identify appropriate information about sources of Australian law

nature and meaning of law of torts

torts relating to

negligence

negligent misrepresentation

person goods and land

meaning of

occupiers liability

vicarious liability

law of defamation

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

demonstrate knowledge of the principles of the law of torts

demonstrate knowledge of the application of the law of torts

demonstrate knowledge of liability of burden in the law of torts

apply the principles of the law of torts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

legislation and regulations relevant to the law of torts

texts and background sources of information on the law of torts in Australia

case studies involving a range of legal matters relevant to the law of torts

personnel with expert knowledge of the law of torts

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios in a range of contexts involving the law of torts

tests of knowledge of relevant legislation rules regulations and research sources

direct questioning combined with portfolios of evidence

review of authenticated documents from the workplace

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Sources of legal information may include:

court library

online information services and websites

organisation's library

precedent bank

specialist texts.

Application of the law of torts may include:

defamation

negligence

protection of interests in goods

protection of interests in land

trespass to the person.

Designated persons may include:

barrister

legal practice manager

legal practitioner

supervisor.