Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBCNV504 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare legal documents

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBCNV504 - Prepare legal documents
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare legal documents to support a conveyancing transaction on behalf of a client.It applies to individuals who use organisational skills to analyse and prepare legal documents suitable for purpose.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the BSB Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine legal nature and relevance of documents
  • Interpret the legal nature of the document
  • Determine the structure, function and significance of the document in the conveyancing transaction
  • Interpret and apply statutory and general law principles governing the document and its function in the conveyancing transaction
       
Element: Prepare legal document
  • Identify and apply rules governing construction and interpretation of contracts and other legal documents
  • Identify and apply rules for use of precedents, standard form contracts, and statutory forms
  • Use principles of legal drafting, including the use of plain language, to prepare the document
       
Element: Review document against client’s needs
  • Interpret and draft terms essential to protect the client’s interests
  • Rectify any lack of conformity with the client’s instructions
       
Element: Check document for accuracy
  • Check parties, property information and factual details for accuracy
  • Check annexures to the document for accuracy and relevance
  • Correct gaps, lack of certainty or ambiguity in language
  • Review and rectify non-compliance with legal principles within the document
       
Element: Review document against client’s needs
  • Interpret and draft terms essential to protect the client’s interests
  • Rectify any lack of conformity with the client’s instructions
       


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 Determine legal nature and relevance of documents

1.1 Interpret the legal nature of the document

1.2 Determine the structure, function and significance of the document in the conveyancing transaction

1.3 Interpret and apply statutory and general law principles governing the document and its function in the conveyancing transaction

2 Prepare legal document

2.1 Identify and apply rules governing construction and interpretation of contracts and other legal documents

2.2 Identify and apply rules for use of precedents, standard form contracts, and statutory forms

2.3 Use principles of legal drafting, including the use of plain language, to prepare the document

3 Review document against client’s needs

3.1 Interpret and draft terms essential to protect the client’s interests

3.2 Rectify any lack of conformity with the client’s instructions

4 Check document for accuracy

4.1 Check parties, property information and factual details for accuracy

4.2 Check annexures to the document for accuracy and relevance

4.3 Correct gaps, lack of certainty or ambiguity in language

4.4 Review and rectify non-compliance with legal principles within the document

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 Determine legal nature and relevance of documents

1.1 Interpret the legal nature of the document

1.2 Determine the structure, function and significance of the document in the conveyancing transaction

1.3 Interpret and apply statutory and general law principles governing the document and its function in the conveyancing transaction

2 Prepare legal document

2.1 Identify and apply rules governing construction and interpretation of contracts and other legal documents

2.2 Identify and apply rules for use of precedents, standard form contracts, and statutory forms

2.3 Use principles of legal drafting, including the use of plain language, to prepare the document

3 Review document against client’s needs

3.1 Interpret and draft terms essential to protect the client’s interests

3.2 Rectify any lack of conformity with the client’s instructions

4 Check document for accuracy

4.1 Check parties, property information and factual details for accuracy

4.2 Check annexures to the document for accuracy and relevance

4.3 Correct gaps, lack of certainty or ambiguity in language

4.4 Review and rectify non-compliance with legal principles within the document

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
Interpret the legal nature of the document 
Determine the structure, function and significance of the document in the conveyancing transaction 
Interpret and apply statutory and general law principles governing the document and its function in the conveyancing transaction 
Identify and apply rules governing construction and interpretation of contracts and other legal documents 
Identify and apply rules for use of precedents, standard form contracts, and statutory forms 
Use principles of legal drafting, including the use of plain language, to prepare the document 
Interpret and draft terms essential to protect the client’s interests 
Rectify any lack of conformity with the client’s instructions 
Check parties, property information and factual details for accuracy 
Check annexures to the document for accuracy and relevance 
Correct gaps, lack of certainty or ambiguity in language 
Review and rectify non-compliance with legal principles within the document 
Interpret and draft terms essential to protect the client’s interests 
Rectify any lack of conformity with the client’s instructions 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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