Legal Services Certificate III BSB30320
START YOUR LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE CAREER AND WORK TOWARDS A RESPONSIBLE ROLE AS A LEGAL SECRETARY
The Certificate III in Legal Services is the ideal course to kick-start your legal administration career towards that ideal Legal Secretary role. This qualification provides an essential background into how the legal sector operates and ensures that you are aware of the etiquette and legal terminology needed to carry out legal administration tasks.
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Subject Choices
offered under the Certificate III in Legal Services
Please note that subjects and specific units of competency on offer will vary and may change during your enrolment
Elective subjects may apply and will be determined during the induction process
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Professional Conduct in Legal Services
This introductory subject about the role of a legal receptionist looks at the skills involved in scheduling client appointments and the requirements for confidentiality in legal roles. It will assist learners in the identification, understanding and use of legal terms within a legal context. The use of case scenarios help to demonstrate the requirements to protect confidential client information.
- Unit(s):
- BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment
- BSBOPS303 Organise schedules
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Key Communication Skills for Legal Services
This subject looks at an important skill that is needed in all job roles, as well as in life in general. Communication is at the heart of how we interact with one another. Understanding how to communicate effectively can therefore have positive benefits in your work and life. Reception staff also need to have a positive approach to their role as they create first impressions with clients.
- Unit(s):
- BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication
- BSBLEG311 Work in a legal services environment
- BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
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Legal Documents and Searches
Working in the legal profession requires the effective use of computers and equipment to input, collect and manage data and information for clients and the practice. This subject looks at the technology available to you, and ways to use computer software to better organise information and data. Online searches are an important tool to find and check information needed to undertake many legal tasks. This subject also covers how to complete forms and request searches. It requires students to create user accounts for online services.
- Unit(s):
- BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
- BSBLEG312 Carry out search of the public record
- BSBDAT201 Collect and record data
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Mid Course Survey
This survey is an important opportunity for you to tell ACCM College about your learning experience so far. By formally seeking this information at the mid-point of your course, ACCM College can help shape your learning outcomes to better ensure your professional development goals are met.
- Unit(s):
- MID-SURVEY Mid Course Survey
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Organise Personal Work Priorities
Being able to organise personal work priorities is an essential job skill in every industry. This Subject will teach you how to set and meet work priorities through effective time management and planning your work schedule. Also learn the importance of professional development activities to chart your career growth.
- Unit(s):
- BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
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Engage with Customers
Customer Service is a key function in all job roles, and so engagement of the customer is a critical skill. This subject looks at essential service skills to identify the customers needs and delivering good customer service. As well as skill practicals, there is a small component that looks at how to receive customer feedback positively.
- Unit(s):
- BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
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Being Safe at Work
This subject covers the skills and knowledge required to work in a healthy and safe manner. You will learn to recognise hazards, the importance of safety signs and how to raise safety issues within a workplace. This is a great entry level subject to help you act and respond in a safe manner and it also covers how to respond to emergency incidents.
- Unit(s):
- BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
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Practical Word Processing
In this introduction to word processing you will learn/develop key word processing skills that will allow you to create, style and prepare business documents. You will gain the experience to move and add text and using formatting techniques through practical activities. You will use Microsoft Word to prepare required documents using specific word processing features.
- Unit(s):
- BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
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Write Business Letters
Learn to develop a good writing style for creating standard business documents such as basic letters, invoices, memos, messages and emails. You will also get tips on reviewing, proofreading and editing documents, as well as how to safely save and store them. Practical activities ensure that you have the necessary skills to organise information, communicate with work colleagues and write clearly.
- Unit(s):
- BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
Course Fees
Quality Education at a Fair Price
1,320
* - $3,750
Course Duration
48 weeks is allowed as the standard part time enrolment term for the Certificate III in Legal Services course.
Students who are able to commit more time to their course can finish earlier; while Traineeship terms may be longer.
Entry Requirements
for the Certificate III in Legal Services
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Literacy Skills
Reading Skills
You must be able to:
Read basic texts relevant to workplace requirements (ie policies and procedures)
Read and evaluate information and ideas to extract meaning relevant to the topic
Use different reading comprehension strategies as needed (ie identifying, questioning, previewing)
As a guide - you should have completed Year 10 schooling, or have proven workplace reading skills.
Writing Skills
You must be able to:
Write clear sequenced instructions for using routine/everyday activities
Draft short emails and letters to convey required information
Complete a range of forms requiring routine and factual data
As a guide - you must have completed Year 10 schooling, or have proven workplace written communication skills. -
Language Skills (Spoken English)
You must be able to:
Demonstrate language use appropriate to different circumstances
Make enquiries or seek clarification as needed to perform tasks
Explain routine procedures and give clear sequenced instructions to others
As a basic guide - you must have sufficient English speaking skills to be able to communicate with your Student Adviser over the phone. -
Numeracy Skills
You must be able to:
Interpret, comprehend and use a range of everyday mathematical information in familiar and routine contexts
As a basic guide - you must have completed Year 10 schooling, or have a working knowledge of basic mathematical functions. -
Digital Literacy Skills
You must be able to:
Open and use a computer application (such as your Web Browser)
Navigate a website by following instructions and follow website "links"
Type and edit text eg for short answer assessment questions
Select the appropriate answers in a multiple choice list (select the correct option(s))
Download, save, edit and upload documents or files
Write, edit, send, receive and save emails
Open and use a word processing application (such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs)
Open and use a spreadsheet program (such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) depending on electives chosen
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Computer and Internet Requirements
You must have:
Access to a Desktop Computer or Laptop although some course work may be completed via mobile devices.
Internet access with the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Safari or Firefox.
Microsoft Office 2010 Word (or higher)
Subject specific Microsoft Office products for chosen electives (ie Excel or Powerpoint).
Note: We do not support other applications like Pages or Numbers.
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