Cost complex files

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver BSALPL501A, 'Cost complex files'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Cost complex files' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element of Competency

Performance Criteria

Prepare documentation

• Type of invoice for preparation is determined

• Meeting is arranged with instructing legal practitioner to discuss costing of the file

• Relevant information sources are accessed

• Relevant costs and disbursement information is integrated and checked

• Incomplete costs and disbursement information is checked with instructing legal practitioner and relevant amendments are made

• Costs and disbursements to be invoiced are assessed according to a firm’s policies and procedures and legislative/regulatory requirements

• Any discrepancies/irregularities between information sources and costs and disbursement data are checked and rectified

• File is prepared for external cost consultant, where appropriate

• Invoice is checked against file and legislative/ regulatory requirements for accuracy and presented to instructing legal practitioner for approval within agreed timelines

Legal invoice is despatched

• Details of invoice are recorded on accounting system and/or the file within agreed timelines

• File/matter number is attached to all relevant documentation and such documentation is filed appropriately

• Invoice is approved in line with the firm’s policies and procedures

• Client’s file is updated to reflect despatch of invoice

• Invoice is despatched within designated timelines and according to a firm’s policies and procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

BSALPL501A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA51106 - Diploma of Public Safety (Defence Paralegal Services)
  • DEF51112 - Diploma of Defence Paralegal Services