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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.2 | Identifies, reviews and interprets complex legal text from a range of sources and determines how content may be applied in application of torts law |
Writing | 3.3, 4.2 | Documents research findings, analyses and evaluations using format, language and structure suitable to audience and environment |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 4.3 | Uses questioning and listening techniques to elicit information Presents factual information and recommendations using specific and relevant language and features |
Navigate the world of work | 4.3 | Takes personal responsibility for following organisational policies and procedures |
Interact with others | 4.3 | Selects appropriate form, channel and mode of communication for a specific purpose relevant to own role |
Get the work done | 1.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.2 | Plans, organises and implements tasks required to achieve organisational outcomes Makes a range of critical and non-critical decisions in relatively complex situations, analysing a range of factors to inform decision-making Uses formal analytical thinking techniques to identify issues and generate possible solutions |
Sectors
Administration – Legal Services Administration