Certificate IV in Legal Services

Course Suitability

This course has a strong focus on word processing applications and so is suitable for
employees in a computerised legal office, or for experienced staff who need to up-skill with PC
and computer application skills.
It also has a strong emphasis on legal research skills.

An alternative course of Certificate 4 in Business is available for legal offices needed a course that
is not so focussed on computer applications and/or legal research skills.

Enrolment Options

This qualification is available in most states as a government funded Traineeship enrolment*
*Subject to eligibility in your state. 
The qualification is also available for individual students to enrol on a private basis.
Employers can also directly enrol staff where Traineeship enrolment is not suitable.

Course Duration

The qualification is timetabled to be completed in one year over a 42 week period, with students
required to mail assignments to the College at regular intervals.
Regular study of approximately 2 – 4 hours per week, in conjunction with on-the-job practice of
the skills covered in the course would normally be required to successfully complete this
qualification.
The timetable can be extended to a longer period subject to maximum timeframes set in
each State for Traineeship enrolments (generally 12 months but 24 months in some States).
Students can complete as early as they like – as they study at their own pace.
Enrol at any time as the College has continuous courses all year round.

Course Benefits

The qualification offers:

Cost effective ways for employers to up-skill staff

Access to Traineeship Incentives

Flexible methods of delivery

Structured, high quality training

Wide range of subjects that allow tailoring to individual business and employee needs

College Trainers and Materials

Each student will have a dedicated College Training Manager to provide immediate
assistance and support.
The College Trainers have the expertise and skills to provide effective student and employer
support.
The course materials are delivered in separate “modules” or workbooks. Each module
concentrates on a specific theme, and may cover a number of “units of competency” (these
are the “national standards” that apply to the qualification).
The College course material is easy to read and understand and is kept up to date with current
business practices and relevant legislation.
Students are issued a Course Folder to keep their course material organised.

Course Delivery

Course can be delivered in a range of delivery modes based on the most suitable mode for the
circumstances:

Workbook / correspondence

On-line learning

Class room learning

In some situations the mode will be a mix of these options. Discuss these options with the
College.
Workbook modules are designed so that students can use small periods of time to
“study”. This makes the course achievable even in a busy office – with small periods of time
being able to be used effectively.

Entry Requirements

This qualification requires a “practice environment” and so therefore is only suitable to
staff employed in a legal practice.
Average level literacy skills are required for this qualification.
A computer with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Subject to the electives chosen, average English language communication skills may be required.

Course Subjects and Electives

The qualification includes the following modules:

Use Technology in the Workplace

Work in a Legal Environment

Assisting Clients

Produce Complex legal Documents

The qualification includes the following elective
modules:

Trust Accounting

Meetings conferences and Travel

Advanced Customer Service

Qualification & Career Pathway

This is a nationally accredited, formal qualification recognised as part of the Australian
Qualifications Framework.
After completion of this qualification students have a range of opportunities to continue their
studies at Certificate IV level including:

Frontline Management

Business

Business Administration

Or progress to Diploma level studies in

Frontline Management

Legal Services

Business Administration