Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
24/07/2026 12:28 AM AWST
24/07/2026 12:28 AM AWST
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Apply legal principles in criminal law matters
Apply legal principles in criminal law matters
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG511
BSBLEG511
State Code
AUJ83
AUJ83
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
090905 - Criminal Law
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out administrative tasks within criminal law frameworks.It applies to individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to provide support in a range of legal service settings. They apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.Its application in the workplace is determined by the job role of the individual and legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify laws related to criminal law
- 1.1 Source legislation, regulations and policies relevant to criminal law
- 1.2 Interpret key legal principles as they apply to criminal law matters
2. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of criminal law
- 2.1 Identify different criminal matters, defences, types of hearings, criminal jurisdictions and types of courts and explain relationships between them
- 2.2 Receive calls from client or police and communicate details of client charge and bail status to legal practitioner
3. Draft and process documents involved in criminal law matters
- 3.1 Prepare letters and other documents for legal practitioner for review and sign-off according to organisation's policies and procedures
- 3.2 Determine types of costs in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements for costing legal services
- 3.3 Ensure documents are despatched according to instructions
- 3.4 Facilitate liaison and communication between the parties
- 3.5 Maintain files, noting critical dates and reminders
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB908 | BSBLEG511A | Apply legal principles in criminal law matters | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCF80 | BSBLEG526 | Apply legal principles in criminal law matters | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVS5 | BSB52215 | Diploma of Legal Services | Qualification |