Draft legally binding documents

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 BSALPP502A, 'Draft legally binding documents'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Draft legally binding documents' 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 purpose of document

• Client file is reviewed and client needs are identified

• Meeting is arranged with the instructing legal practitioner to discuss document requirements and future actions

• Client is contacted and scope of own responsibility, document implications and its uses are clearly explained to client

• Existing precedents are reviewed as a basis for drafting new document

Draft document

• Research is carried out to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and/or regulations

• Self-education is arranged with firm and pursued when necessary

• Document is drafted to comply with legal requirements and client needs

Evaluate document

• Draft document is self-checked to ensure it meets the client’s needs, particular legal requirements and includes relevant legislative exerts

• Any gaps or deficiencies are rectified

• Meeting is arranged with instructing legal practitioner to review document and file and any suggestions or amendments are implemented

• Amended document is forwarded to instructing legal practitioner to facilitate signing off process

Forward document to client

• Document is forwarded to client for approval

• Client’s amendments are forwarded to instructing legal practitioner and integrated as directed by instructing legal practitioner

• Signatures are obtained, witnessed and dated as required and appropriate follow-up action is undertaken


Qualifications and Skillsets

BSALPP502A appears in the following qualifications:

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