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Diploma of National Indigenous Legal Advocacy

Diploma of National Indigenous Legal Advocacy

Accredited course
National Code:
39104QLD
State Code:
4124
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2007
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
1419
Duration
3 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
30/06/2003
Expiry Date
29/06/2008
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course is specifically designed to provide detailed knowledge of legal matters necessary to work as a Manager/Supervisor and to develop skills in office administration, staff supervision and/or management work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services or related areas.

Schedule
1.

To be awarded the Diploma of National Indigenous Legal Advocacy, students will be required to complete the requirements for the Certificate IV (ie. the 19 compulsory units and 2 electives) and also complete an additional 5 compulsory units and 2 electives at Diploma level.
Learners must complete/or have completed the compulsory units from the Certificate IV listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C1028 ICPMM63BA Access the Internet 20 Unit of competency
15142 Advocate for clients in care or custody or in need of assistance 60 Module
15140 Assist persons seeking bail 30 Module
C3662 BSBADM305A Create and use databases 20 Unit of competency
C3534 BSBCMN214A Create and use simple spreadsheets 20 Unit of competency
S2660 RTD4804A Develop community networks 25 Unit of competency
C3519 BSBCMN108A Develop keyboard skills 40 Unit of competency
15137 Gather information in legal systems to assist in routine responsibilities 30 Module
C0158 CHCORG5A Maintain an effective work environment 30 Unit of competency
C3546 BSBCMN311A Maintain Workplace Safety 20 Unit of competency
S4059 CSCSAS018A Manage conflict through negotiation 20 Unit of competency
15151 Provide advice to client 30 Module
15141 Provide assistance to indigenous people maintaining the importance of land and culture 30 Module
15139 Provide assistance to people seeking support when detained or in an arrest situation 30 Module
E1999 THHGHS03B Provide first aid 24 Unit of competency
C1440 BSALC402A Research, locate and provide legal and other information in response to requests 60 Unit of competency
15143 Support clients needing legal assistance 80 Module
15144 Utilise ethical standards when dealing with client 20 Module
C0129 CHCCOM3A Utilise specialist communication skills 45 Unit of competency
2.

Learners must complete the additional compulsory Diploma units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0159 CHCORG6A Coordinate the work environment 95 Unit of competency
15146 Manage effective communication processes for legal work 60 Module
15150 Manage responsibilities for court appearances 40 Module
15147 Manage responsibilities in relation to law reform 20 Module
C3786 BSBATSIW514A Represent your organisation 40 Unit of competency
3.

Certificate IV elective units:
Learners must complete/or have completed 2 elective units from the Certificate IV listed below

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C3543 BSBCMN308A Maintain financial records 60 Unit of competency
15145 Promote access and equity with Indigenous clients in the legal system 40 Module
C0211 CHCPROT11A Provide for care and protection of clients in specific need 45 Unit of competency
C3879 PUALIO004A Provide interpreting and translating services 20 Unit of competency
C1451 BSALPL402A Provide support in Family Law matters 60 Unit of competency
N0660 CHCDFV1A Recognise and respond to domestic and family violence 40 Unit of competency
C0104 CHCADMIN3A Undertake administrative work 30 Unit of competency
4.

Learners to complete two (2) elective units from the Diploma electives listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0105 CHCADMIN4A Manage the organisation's finances, accounts and resources 95 Unit of competency
S2701 RTD5907A Plan for successful cultural practice at work 50 Unit of competency
15148 Promote Indigenous legal perspectives 40 Module
15149 Provide mediation for clients needing legal advice 20 Module
S4050 CSCORG021A Research issues and concerns in correctional services 30 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
5200 30732QLD Diploma of National Indigenous Legal Advocacy Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.

2. For further details regarding this course, please contact The Director, Social Justice Unit, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission on (02) 9284 9600 or email nilac@humanrights.gov.au.

3. This course was entered on STARS by Central CSSN (for Challenger TAFE) on 10 September 2007.
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