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

BSBLEG416 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply the principles of the law of torts

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBLEG416 - Apply the principles of the law of torts
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess, analyse, and evaluate tort law matters, and apply the principles of the law of torts.It applies to individuals who provide administrative support in a range of legal service settings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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: Define nature and meaning of law of torts
  • Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of law of torts
  • Distinguish tort from crime, breach of contract, or other legal obligations
       
Element: Identify principles of law of torts
  • Define legal principles in application of law of torts
  • Determine key elements of law of torts matters
       
Element: Apply relevant elements of tort
  • Assess legal matters relevant to possible torts
  • Analyse and evaluate information
  • Extract and document information relevant to the particular matter
       
Element: Identify remedies for breaches of law of torts
  • Identify circumstances giving rise to liability in law of torts
  • Identify and document remedies applicable to breach
  • Submit findings to designated person according to organisational policies and procedures
       


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. Define nature and meaning of law of torts

1.1 Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of law of torts

1.2 Distinguish tort from crime, breach of contract, or other legal obligations

2. Identify principles of law of torts

2.1 Define legal principles in application of law of torts

2.2 Determine key elements of law of torts matters

3. Apply relevant elements of tort

3.1 Assess legal matters relevant to possible torts

3.2 Analyse and evaluate information

3.3 Extract and document information relevant to the particular matter

4. Identify remedies for breaches of law of torts

4.1 Identify circumstances giving rise to liability in law of torts

4.2 Identify and document remedies applicable to breach

4.3 Submit findings to designated person according to organisational policies and procedures

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Define nature and meaning of law of torts

1.1 Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of law of torts

1.2 Distinguish tort from crime, breach of contract, or other legal obligations

2. Identify principles of law of torts

2.1 Define legal principles in application of law of torts

2.2 Determine key elements of law of torts matters

3. Apply relevant elements of tort

3.1 Assess legal matters relevant to possible torts

3.2 Analyse and evaluate information

3.3 Extract and document information relevant to the particular matter

4. Identify remedies for breaches of law of torts

4.1 Identify circumstances giving rise to liability in law of torts

4.2 Identify and document remedies applicable to breach

4.3 Submit findings to designated person according to organisational 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
Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of law of torts 
Distinguish tort from crime, breach of contract, or other legal obligations 
Define legal principles in application of law of torts 
Determine key elements of law of torts matters 
Assess legal matters relevant to possible torts 
Analyse and evaluate information 
Extract and document information relevant to the particular matter 
Identify circumstances giving rise to liability in law of torts 
Identify and document remedies applicable to breach 
Submit findings to designated person according to organisational policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

BSBLEG416 - Apply the principles of the law of torts
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Assessment Record Sheet

BSBLEG416 - Apply the principles of the law of torts

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