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Certificate III in Business

(Legal Administration) (BSA30200)

 

 

Course Overview

This course is designed to equip participants to enter a legal environment in an administrative capacity.  Units focus on the legal system, legal terminology, and legal office duties.  Participants are also trained in basic administrative skills in the areas of communication, finance, teamwork and computing.

 

Underpinning Skills

Equivalent to Year 10 English and Mathematics

 

Course Length

Full-time participants: 30 weeks maximum

Average contact hours: 24 hours per week

 

Study Pathways

As a graduate of this course, you are eligible to enrol in:

  • Certificate IV in Business (Legal Services)

  • Certificate IV in Business Administration

 

Career Opportunities

Graduates will gain the skills and knowledge to undertake entry level administrative roles such as:

  • Rounds Clerk

  • Legal Administrative Assistant

 

Course Accreditation

All units are accredited and aligned with national competency standards.  Full-time students may apply for Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY.
 

Course Content

The suggested Certificate III in Business (Legal Administration) program incorporates the Certificate II in Business and consists of twelve common units, ten core units, two elective units, plus one week of work experience.

 

Common Units – Certificate II in Business (BSB20101)

Nominal Study Time

BSBCMN202A

Organise and complete daily work activities

20 hours

BSBCMN203A

Communicate in the workplace

40 hours

BSBCMN204A

Work effectively with others

15 hours

BSBCMN205A

Use business technology

30 hours

BSBCMN206A

Process and maintain workplace information

40 hours

BSBCMN207A

Prepare and process financial/business documents

30 hours

BSBCMN208A

Deliver a service to customers

30 hours

BSBCMN209A

Provide information to clients

35 hours

BSBCMN210A

Implement improved work practices

30 hours

BSBCMN211A

Participate in workplace safety procedures

20 hours

BSBCMN213A

Produce simple word processed documents

60 hours

BSBCMN214A

Create and use simple spreadsheets

20 hours

 

Core Units

Nominal Study Time

BSBCMN201A

Work effectively in a business environment

30 hours

BSBCMN306A

Produce business documents

60 hours

BSALPP301A

Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks

80 hours

BSALPP302A

Carry out a search of the public record

25 hours

BSACS301A

Apply the principles of confidentiality and security with the legal environment

10 hours

BSALR301A

Handle receipt and dispatch of information

20 hours

BSALC301A

Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks

40 hours

BSALO301A

Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice

10 hours

BSALF301A

Maintain records for time and disbursement in a legal practice

40 hours

BSBFLM303A

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

40 hours

 

Elective Units (At least two need to be completed)

Nominal Study Time

BSALPP303A

Deliver court documentation

10 hours

BSBADM309A

Process accounts payable and receivable

40 hours

BSBCMN304A

Contribute to personal skill development & learning

30 hours

 

Work experience

30 hours