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BSBRES502 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Research legal information using secondary sources

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBRES502 - Research legal information using secondary sources
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake legal research using secondary sources and under supervision. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, applying information to a set of facts, evaluating the quality of the information, and preparing and producing reports.It applies to individuals who apply a well-established, sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan and carry out work in a legal context in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions.No licensing, legislative, regulatory 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: Identify specific legal data and information requirements
  • Liaise with designated person to clarify specific legal data and information needs
  • Prepare research plan and prioritise activities
  • Identify resources and technical requirements
  • Assign timelines to tasks and delegate tasks where appropriate
       
Element: Undertake research
  • Identify sources of legal data and information
  • Research and identify key information to be extracted
       
Element: Review research
  • Check information to ensure that extracted details are acknowledged and recorded for copyright and other legal requirements
  • Analyse legal data and information for relevance to facts
  • Edit and collate legal data and information to fit research and relevant legal and ethical requirements
       
Element: Prepare drafts
  • Draft document in appropriate format taking into account precedent documents and using appropriate language
  • 4.2 Present legal data and information according to organisation's policies and procedures and legal requirements
  • Evaluate draft against previously identified criteria and take action to address identified gaps or deficits
  • Liaise with supervisor to review document
  • Make amendments where necessary
       
Element: Prepare final draft
  • Identify key points and prepare executive summary, where appropriate
  • Prepare appendices, bibliography and table of contents as required
  • Check final draft and present it to supervisor for review and sign-off
  • Make arrangements to disseminate report as required
       


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. Identify specific legal data and information requirements

1.1 Liaise with designated person to clarify specific legal data and information needs

1.2 Prepare research plan and prioritise activities

1.3 Identify resources and technical requirements

1.4 Assign timelines to tasks and delegate tasks where appropriate

2. Undertake research

2.1 Identify sources of legal data and information

2.2 Research and identify key information to be extracted

3. Review research

3.1 Check information to ensure that extracted details are acknowledged and recorded for copyright and other legal requirements

3.2 Analyse legal data and information for relevance to facts

3.3 Edit and collate legal data and information to fit research and relevant legal and ethical requirements

4. Prepare drafts

4.1 Draft document in appropriate format taking into account precedent documents and using appropriate language

4.2 Present legal data and information according to organisation's policies and procedures and legal requirements

4.3 Evaluate draft against previously identified criteria and take action to address identified gaps or deficits

4.4 Liaise with supervisor to review document

4.5 Make amendments where necessary

5. Prepare final draft

5.1 Identify key points and prepare executive summary, where appropriate

5.2 Prepare appendices, bibliography and table of contents as required

5.3 Check final draft and present it to supervisor for review and sign-off

5.4 Make arrangements to disseminate report as required

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify specific legal data and information requirements

1.1 Liaise with designated person to clarify specific legal data and information needs

1.2 Prepare research plan and prioritise activities

1.3 Identify resources and technical requirements

1.4 Assign timelines to tasks and delegate tasks where appropriate

2. Undertake research

2.1 Identify sources of legal data and information

2.2 Research and identify key information to be extracted

3. Review research

3.1 Check information to ensure that extracted details are acknowledged and recorded for copyright and other legal requirements

3.2 Analyse legal data and information for relevance to facts

3.3 Edit and collate legal data and information to fit research and relevant legal and ethical requirements

4. Prepare drafts

4.1 Draft document in appropriate format taking into account precedent documents and using appropriate language

4.2 Present legal data and information according to organisation's policies and procedures and legal requirements

4.3 Evaluate draft against previously identified criteria and take action to address identified gaps or deficits

4.4 Liaise with supervisor to review document

4.5 Make amendments where necessary

5. Prepare final draft

5.1 Identify key points and prepare executive summary, where appropriate

5.2 Prepare appendices, bibliography and table of contents as required

5.3 Check final draft and present it to supervisor for review and sign-off

5.4 Make arrangements to disseminate report as required

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
Liaise with designated person to clarify specific legal data and information needs 
Prepare research plan and prioritise activities 
Identify resources and technical requirements 
Assign timelines to tasks and delegate tasks where appropriate 
Identify sources of legal data and information 
Research and identify key information to be extracted 
Check information to ensure that extracted details are acknowledged and recorded for copyright and other legal requirements 
Analyse legal data and information for relevance to facts 
Edit and collate legal data and information to fit research and relevant legal and ethical requirements 
Draft document in appropriate format taking into account precedent documents and using appropriate language 
4.2 Present legal data and information according to organisation's policies and procedures and legal requirements 
Evaluate draft against previously identified criteria and take action to address identified gaps or deficits 
Liaise with supervisor to review document 
Make amendments where necessary 
Identify key points and prepare executive summary, where appropriate 
Prepare appendices, bibliography and table of contents as required 
Check final draft and present it to supervisor for review and sign-off 
Make arrangements to disseminate report as required 

Forms

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