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Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)

BSB31015

Administration roles in the legal sector offer you challenging, versatile and varied work. Become a specialist in education and legal administration with this combined qualifications - the Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) with the BSB30915 Certificate III in Business Administration (Education). We offer you a supportive environment, modern facilities and expert teachers.

A dual qualification!

The Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) is offered as a dual qualification with our BSB30915 Certificate III in Business Administration (Education). If you wish to do a standalone course in Business Administration, you may take the Certificate III in Business Administration (Education) on its own.

Be job-ready

We offer you practical hands-on learning and industry-connected teachers and give you the skills you need to get ahead today, and into the future. You’ll sharpen your skills in a broad range of administrative competencies.

Contribute to the smooth running of a legal practice

This entry level program will develop your business skills in the specialised area of legal administration. Learn the practical skills required for administrative tasks such as organising schedules, transcribing, producing legal and business documents.

Employment outcomes

You will have the essential skills and knowledge to gain employment in the courts, police force or legal offices in a diverse range of roles including:

  • legal receptionist
  • legal secretary or assistant
  • legal support officer

With some further training and pursuit of qualifications, you could work as a Legal Assistant or a Paralegal. This is a great way to enter the exciting legal sector and gain practical experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You can seek RPL where your work or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. Academic Credit is granted on a case-by-case basis, according to our Academic Credit policy and associated procedures. Applications for Academic Credit will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic academics and where appropriate, industry experts.

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Code

BSB31015

Campuses

PRESTON

Department

Business Management and Finance
03 9269 8400

Duration

Full-time: 18 weeks
Daytime classes over one semester

Class Schedule: *

Tue - AM and PM
Wed - PM
Thu - AM and PM

*Classes run across these days and times. Detailed timetable information is available from an Education and Career Advisor

Modes of Delivery

Classroom

Fees

Eligible:$2950
Ineligible:$4500
Concession:$590

The student tuition fees as published are correct at time of publication and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. All enrolments excluding RPL/RCC and Higher Education incur an annual Amenities fee with a maximum cap of $250

Find out more on fees and charges

Assessment Methods

Assessment will be a combination of tests, practical exercises, case studies, demonstrations, observations, role plays and assignments

Materials

Textbooks and other materials you will need to supply will be outlined at class induction or enrolment.
We will provide additional materials and access to a computer (in our labs and/or the library) if you don't have access to a computer at home

Entrance Requirements

  • there are no mandatory requirements for entry to this course
  • you are expected to possess the underpinning skills and have an educational level that will enable the achievement of the objectives
  • it would be of benefit to have completed the Certificate II in Business to develop the underpinning skills

Pathways to further study

Successful completion will enable you to enrol in our BSB50215 Diploma of Business

Career Pathways

You will be able to build on the solid fundamentals learned in this program to develop your career in legal administration

Enrolment Intake

  • February
  • July

Units Of Study

The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact the department for the latest student contact hours information.

Code Subjects Hours
BSBADM405 Organise meetings 20
BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 35
BSBITU302 CREATE ELECTRONIC PRESENTATIONS 20
BSBITU303 Design and produce text documents 90
BSBITU304 Produce spreadsheets 35
BSBITU307 Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy 50
BSBLEG301 Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks 80
BSBLEG302 Carry out search of the public record 25
BSBLEG303 Deliver court documentation 10
BSBLEG304 Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment 20
BSBLEG305 Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks 40
BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others 20
BSBWRT301 Write simple documents 30

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Students may be eligible for Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.