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 BSALPP301A, 'Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks' 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 |
Identify the main roles and responsibilities of key bodies in the legal system | • The functions of the courts, regulatory bodies and other legal service providers are identified • The roles of key personnel in the legal industry are identified • Practical implications of relevant legal practice legislation are explained and applied in regard to own activities • Identified gaps in knowledge are researched |
Identify key personnel/sections within a legal firm and their functions, to complete routine administrative tasks | • The key functions of a firm are identified and can be explained • The key functions of all personnel/sections within a firm are identified • Personnel responsible for authorisation of specific matters are identified (eg. partner for authorising movement of funds in trust accounts) • The correct names of personnel/sections are used in administrative tasks according to a firm’s policies and procedures |
Produce and despatch legal documentation | • Purpose of document/form, and the stage of the legal process to which it relates, can be explained • Relevant information is accessed from the client file • Precedent is accessed from firm’s bank of forms/routine documentation or document drafted according to firm’s procedures • File/matter number is attached to all relevant documentation • Documentation/form is self-checked for accuracy and presented to the legal practitioner, within agreed timelines • Self or other is organised to despatch document in the appropriate manner • All activities, actions and outcomes are documented and time recorded as required • Documentation is filed correctly |
Organise self or other to apply for certificates | • Timelines are arranged with designated person and documented/recorded • Supplier of certificate is identified and located • Applicable fees, taxes and rebates are identified and advised to client, if appropriate • Self or other is organised to apply for certificate using appropriate application forms and processes • Record of application is obtained as appropriate • Legal practitioner’s review of self or other’s work is facilitated • Self or other is organised to pursue appropriate follow-up action if certificates are not received on time or further information is required |
Use court etiquette appropriate to the various courts | • The appropriate manner of entering into and departing from the courts/tribunals is used • The appropriate manner of addressing the courts/tribunals is used • Relevant legal language is used where appropriate • Gaps in knowledge of court etiquette are identified and researched |