Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services
Not applicable.
Subjects
11 units of competency are required for this qualification including: 5 core units 6 elective units Choose a minimum of 3 elective units from the Group A or B lists below, of which 1 unit must be from Group A. Choose the remaining 3 elective units from the Group A or B elective lists below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course. Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol . The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification. The elective units should be selected from the units that most closely align to an individuals occupational outcomes. Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. | |
Code | Core Units |
Implement effective communication strategies | |
Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment | |
Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks | |
Work in a public sector environment | |
Carry out basic procurement | |
Code | Group A Elective Units (Specialisation) |
DEFPL023 | Provide support in service discipline matters |
DEFPL017 | Provide support in administrative law matters |
DEFPL024 | Provide support in criminal law matters |
DEFPL019 | Provide support in legal assistance matters |
Code | Group B Elective Units (General) |
DEFPL021 | Obtain information from a client |
Organise business travel | |
Manage meetings | |
Utilise a knowledge management system | |
Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice | |
Interpret and apply legislation | |
Produce complex legal documents | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Maintain workplace safety | |
Build and maintain internal networks | |
Deliver and monitor service to clients | |
Gather and analyse information | |
Develop internal and external networks | |
Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector | |
Contribute to assessment | |
Provide work skill instruction | |
Mentor in the workplace | |
Pathways...
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF42812 Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services have been reproduced in the table below.
This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification because Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.
Defence qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.
Employability Skill | Employability Skills Statement |
Communication | compile reports on equity and diversity issues comply with organisational policies and practices including legislative requirements and standard procedures develop techniques for giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner identify and communicate equity and diversity strategies to team members provide feedback on equity and diversity strategies to managers use verbal and non |
Teamwork | apply techniques to support others foster and promote equity and diversity practices provide assistance to maximise individual contribution to the attainment of the team objectives supervise and monitor equity and diversity processes within the workplace understand team dynamics, aims and objectives understand the composition, roles and responsibilities of team members |
Problem solving | analyse and solve problems deal with minor incidents resolve grievances and complaints without bias take action to correct inappropriate behaviour |
Initiative and enterprise | translate research and analysis into clear advice to stakeholders |
Planning and organising | apply processes to resolve grievance and complaints determine and manage the constraints and risks relevant to the task identify sources of information on equity and diversity in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policies and practices understand and apply throughout the operation, occupational health and safety requirements and recognised safety precautions, including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures |
Self | act independently ensure that the individual decision making process is conducted in accordance with standard procedures |
Learning | develop an understanding of equity and diversity strategies and techniques |
Technology | use appropriate information technology and software |