• BSBLEG513A - Apply legal principles in corporation law matters

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BSBLEG513A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply legal principles in corporation law matters

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBLEG513A - Apply legal principles in corporation law matters
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply legal principles in corporation law matters, including establishing business structures and preparing associated documentation.A range of legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice may apply to this unit at the time of endorsement, depending on job roles and jurisdictions.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals who apply knowledge of a range of principles in corporation law matters. Its application in the workplace will be determined by the job role of the individual and the legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Administration - legal administration
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: Identify laws and principles of corporation law
  • Source knowledge of corporation law and related legislation
  • Identify different types of business structures and clearly outline their structure, personnel, legal obligations, establishment procedures and purpose
  • Identify the differences between proprietary companies and public companies, and clearly outline the legal obligations, criteria and purpose of each
       
Element: Enhance professional practice through application of relevant corporation law principles to business structures
  • Identify consequences of incorporation
  • Identify structure, contents and purposes of an organisation's memorandum of association and articles of association
  • Identify other specific activities relevant to corporation law
       
Element: Undertake administrative tasks associated with corporation law
  • Prepare forms, documents and annexures at the appropriate time, present to designated person for review and sign-off, and lodge with the appropriate government department
  • Make arrangements for documents to be despatched, signed and witnessed by appropriate parties
  • Provide assistance in preparing company prospectus where required
  • Arrange meetings as necessary to discuss the nature of debenture and the assets underwriting the charge
  • Undertake appropriate searches and obtain search documents from relevant agencies
  • Prepare forms and documents related to the administration of charges at the appropriate time, present to designated person for review and sign-off, and lodge with the appropriate government department
  • Determine types of costs for legal services in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements
       


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.

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, non-discriminatory 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 third-party workplace reports of on-the-job 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 sign-off

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.


Submission Requirements

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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.

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

organisation's 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

non-discriminatory practice

conflict of interest

compliance with reasonable direction

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.

Legislation includes that relating to:

area of law

Australian Taxation Office regulations

client and firm

relevant federal corporation law

relevant state and territory corporation law

schedules of fees and duties payable

taxation and banking requirements

tort, equity and statute law

trust accounts.

Different types of business structures and business arrangements include:

association

company limited by guarantee

company limited by shares

company limited by shares and guarantee

franchise

holding company

no-liability company

partnerships, including joint ventures, formal and informal

registrable Australian corporation

shelf company

subsidiary company

trusts, including express, discretionary and bare

unlimited company.

Consequences of incorporation relate to:

formalities, publicity and expense

limited liability

perpetual succession

property

separate legal entity

suing and being sued

transfer of shares.

Specified activities within corporation law relate to:

annual general meeting

auditing

cessation of business

class meeting

extraordinary general meeting

liquidation

statutory meeting

take-overs

winding up.

Forms involved in incorporation may include:

application for:

registration as a company

registration of a business name

reservation of a name

notice of resolution

notification of:

allotment of shares

consenting directors

initial appointment of office holders

statement of change in certain particulars, such as persons in relation to whom the business name is registered.

Designated person may include:

legal practitioner

practice manager

supervisor.

Appropriate parties involved in the incorporation of a company include:

company secretary

director

manager

shareholder

subscriber

witness.

Search documents may include:

certificate of incorporation

certificate of title.

Relevant agencies include:

Australian Securities and Investments Commission to confirm company details and prior charges

land titles office to check if borrower's property is subject to any outstanding dealings, charges and/or mortgages.

Forms and documents related to the administration of charges include:

charge document, which an organisation may have in its precedent bank

equitable charge document

mortgage document

notification of details of change

notification of discharge or release of property from a charge

prior charge documents

priority agreement with previous mortgagees or chargees

prospectus

stamp duty compliance form.

Appropriate parties involved in arranging charges include:

borrower's solicitor

company secretary

director

lender

lender's solicitor

manager

previous mortgagee or chargee

previous mortgagee or chargee's solicitor

shareholder

subscriber

witness.

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
Source knowledge of corporation law and related legislation 
Identify different types of business structures and clearly outline their structure, personnel, legal obligations, establishment procedures and purpose 
Identify the differences between proprietary companies and public companies, and clearly outline the legal obligations, criteria and purpose of each 
Identify consequences of incorporation 
Identify structure, contents and purposes of an organisation's memorandum of association and articles of association 
Identify other specific activities relevant to corporation law 
Prepare forms, documents and annexures at the appropriate time, present to designated person for review and sign-off, and lodge with the appropriate government department 
Make arrangements for documents to be despatched, signed and witnessed by appropriate parties 
Provide assistance in preparing company prospectus where required 
Arrange meetings as necessary to discuss the nature of debenture and the assets underwriting the charge 
Undertake appropriate searches and obtain search documents from relevant agencies 
Prepare forms and documents related to the administration of charges at the appropriate time, present to designated person for review and sign-off, and lodge with the appropriate government department 
Determine types of costs for legal services in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements 

Forms

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