Certificate IV in Legal Services
| Course Code: | BSB40110 |
| Department: | Business Admin |
| Study Area(s): | Legal Practice |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Full-time (6 months) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
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Course overview
This course is designed for those wishing to gain the skills necessary to work in a range of legal service settings.
Course Modules
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCMM402A | Implement Effective Communication Strategies | 40 |
| BSBCOM406A | Conduct Work Within a Compliance Framework | 30 |
| BSBINN502A | Build and Sustain An Innovative Work Environment | 50 |
| BSBITU307A | Develop Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy | 50 |
| BSBITU401A | Design and Develop Complex Text Documents | 100 |
| BSBLEG413A | Identify and Apply The Legal Framework | 60 |
| BSBLEG414A | Establish and Maintain a File in Legal Services | 50 |
| BSBLEG415A | Apply The Principles of Contract Law | 60 |
| BSBLEG416A | Apply The Principles of The Law of Torts | 60 |
| BSBLEG418A | Produce Complex Legal Documents | 80 |
| BSBRES404A | Research Legal Information Using Primary Sources | 40 |
| BSBSUS301A | Implement and Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | 40 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 188 | $ 990^ | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6,500^ | $ 3,250^ |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
DISCLAIMER: The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 200 = $350.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $440.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 | n/a | n/a | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 | n/a | n/a | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 900 = $1,575.00 but capped at the maximum of $990.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $1,228.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 900 = $7,200.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 900 = $3,600.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees structure.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, or specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may lead to employment in a range of legal service settings including roles such as legal assistant, assistant paralegal, legal secretary, legal receptionist and legal support officer.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain skills in the workings of today's professional legal office.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate IV in Legal Services. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
This course may lead to higher level studies at diploma or advanced diploma level. Credit transfers may be available into the Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice and the Diploma of Business Administration. Students may also progress to the Advanced Diploma of Justice.
Can I apply?
There are no set prerequisites for this course. However it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course.
OR
You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course and the satisfactory completion of the work requirements (eligibility to transfer); or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months.)
How do I apply?
To apply for this course you must fill in a direct application form which can be obtained from the institute by calling the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. This course may also have a mid-year intake.
How will I be selected for this course?
All applicants will need to attend an information session and may also be required to undertake a written test.
How long is the course?
The course spans 6 months full-time. Part-time study may also be available.
Where and how can I study?
You will study at the Broadmeadows campus. Classes for semester 1, 2012 are scheduled for Monday to Thursday. You will have all-day classes on these days, with the exception of Monday where you will finish by 12:30.
This timetable may be subject to change.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be provided with this information.
Additional comments
These sessions will cover course requirements, fees, timetables and an entrance test. Teachers will be presenting during these information sessions.
The next information session is on Wednesday, 13 June 2012 at 1:30 pm at the Broadmeadows campus (Room B117).
What will I study?
Please see list of modules.
