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Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice) |
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National Code: 21618VIC |
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Course Location and Contact Information
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The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and skills for people either employed or seeking employment in legal administrative support or as legal support staff. The course provides a thorough introduction to the law and its current operation and is therefore useful for employment in private and public legal offices. Enrolment in this course provides eligibility for provisional membership in the Institute of Legal Executives.
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Graduates of this course may gain employment as legal administrative support staff in justice administration and the courts, the police force, financial services such as insurance and banking institutions and property transfer services (conveyancing).
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Full-time: Two years
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Full-time: February
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Satisfactory completion of the VCE or an approved equivalent course, or mature age entry.
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Full-time: Apply through VTAC. Part-time: Apply directly to the Office Administration Department. |
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| Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications and/or work experience.
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Students who complete this course are advised to apply for exemptions from units in a degree course at a higher education institution. Pathway arrangements are in place with some universities. |
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To attain the Advanced Diploma qualification, participants are required to complete the 12 core modules, a minimum of 4 modules from the Elective A modules, and a minimum of 200 to a maximum of 400 nominal hours of units or competency from the Elective B units. One OH&S unit must be included and delivered prior to work placement. Core Units Nominal Hours - 629 Group A Electives
Nominal Hours - 204 Group B Electives *
Range of Nominal Hours 200 - 400 Total Nominal Minimum Hours - 1233 *Up to four relevant endorsed units may be substituted for Elective B units.
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Modules are assessed in a variety of ways including tests, practical exercises, case studies, demonstrations, observation, role plays or assignments.
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Students will be required to purchase textbooks and notes. Booklists will be available upon enrolment.
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As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice).
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by: Eng Ung, Communications Officer - Publications. Authorised by: Toni Cristiano, Head of Department, Office Administration. Last modified: 29 January, 2008 www.nmit.vic.edu.au  NMIT Disclaimer Privacy Contact NMIT Search |
