Required skills

communication skills toprovide clear and specific instructions about information required

literacy skills to

follow complex legal procedures

consider aspects of context purpose and audience when generating and formatting documents

edit and proofread to ensure accuracy consistency clarity of meaning and conformity to enterprise requirements

research skills to

locate necessary information from external sources

identify and evaluate status of information

organisational skills to prepare complete and despatch documents in a timely fashion

technology skills to

operate office equipment

use a range of common software packages

Required knowledge

scope of job role in the context of legislation regulations and codes of practice in relevant jurisdictions

relevant court processes current legislation legal processes and required documentation

organisations required policies and procedures for the full range of tasks covered

legal terminology including that specific to corporation law

accepted codes of practice relevant to the workplace including those relating to

privacy and confidentiality

use of company property

duty of care

ethical behaviour

nondiscriminatory practice

conflict of interest

compliance with reasonable direction

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

prepare and lodge appropriate and accurate information and documents at the required stages of the legal process

conduct all duties within accepted codes of conduct including those relating to maintaining confidentiality use of company property duty of care ethical behaviours privacy nondiscriminatory practice conflict of interest and compliance with reasonable direction

apply knowledge of relevant court processes current legislation legal processes and required documentation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

an actual workplace or simulated environment

appropriate legislation and regulations relevant to corporation law matters

workplace manuals and reference materials such as company policies procedural manuals checklists and sample forms

background information on courts their jurisdiction and behavioural requirements

appropriate technology such as computers with relevant software

appropriate texts and people with expert knowledge such as legal practitioners

appropriate legislation and regulations relevant to common legal matters

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

observation of role plays

review of documentation outlining the legal obligations criteria and purpose of proprietary companies public companies and franchises

review of forms documents and annexures prepared for appropriate parties for review and signoff

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of legal terminology and practice specific to corporation law

Guidance information for assessment

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

Legislation includes that relating to:

Different types of business structures and business arrangements include:

Consequences of incorporation relate to:

Specified activities within corporation law relate to:

Forms involved in incorporation may include:

Designated person may include:

Appropriate parties involved in the incorporation of a company include:

Search documents may include:

Relevant agencies include:

Forms and documents related to the administration of charges include:

Appropriate parties involved in arranging charges include: