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Apply the principles of evidence law

Apply the principles of evidence law

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG417
State Code
AUK51
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and evaluate key issues associated with evidence law in a legal environment.It applies to individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to provide administrative support in a legal service setting.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define nature and meaning of evidence law
  • 1.1 Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of evidence law
  • 1.2 Distinguish between case law and legislation related to evidence
  • 1.3 Assess significance of evidence law in various contexts in a legal environment
2. Identify principles of evidence law
  • 2.1 Define and document legal principles governing evidence
  • 2.2 Determine key concepts underpinning evidence law
3. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of evidence law
  • 3.1 Apply principles of evidence to relevant legal matters arising in the workplace
  • 3.2 Analyse and evaluate key issues
  • 3.3 Review analysis with designated person
4. Identify relevant and admissible evidence
  • 4.1 Distinguish relevant and admissible evidence in context of a legal matter
  • 4.2 Identify consequence of evidence not being relevant and/or admissible
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB905 BSBLEG417A Apply the principles of evidence law Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD76 BSBLEG524 Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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