Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Self paced
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Online
Duration
Course duration Total time required to complete a course.
1 year 6 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
31st Jul 2023
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
31st Jan 2025
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
7 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
2 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
You will receive an individual training plan when you enrol in this course. Your plan will include information about your recommended study timetable, units and assessments.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving and role plays
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Computer with reliable internet
Access to recording equipment such as a camera or smart phone
Adult colleagues, friends, or family members who are available and willing to participate in assessment role plays that are recorded and submitted for marking
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Paralegal Services qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 Units of competency, including 5 core and 7 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply understanding of the Australian legal systemBSBLEG421
Maintain a file in a legal services environmentBSBLEG422
Conduct and apply legal researchBSBLEG521
Take instructions in a legal services environmentBSBLEG534
Course deliveryStudying Online
Choose when and where you study. Set your own pace, with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload. Access your learning management system 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is a highly collaborative space that involves more than simply reading and consuming.
You will interact creatively with content, teachers and your peers, improving your overall engagement with the course. Teaching staff are available to provide you with support, enabling you meet your course outcomes.
You may need to attend a vocational placement, on campus assessment and/or a teacher might need to observe and assess you in a real or simulated environment. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
As an enrolled student with TAFE Digital you can access a range of support services to help you make the most out of your time as a student.
The careers counsellors at TAFE Digital can help you, whether you're currently enrolled or planning on enrolling in a course with your career direction, educational and vocational pathways or if you are experiencing difficulties that may affect your studies.
TAFE Digital offers great support to:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
students with a permanent or temporary disability
people studying with TAFE Digital who are from multicultural backgrounds
students who are experiencing difficulties with learning and Study Skills.
We also provide information to students regarding their rights and responsibilities and educational options for students living overseas.
There is also our Technical Help page to assist you with some common student technical issues.
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
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- Tue9 AM - 5 PM
- Wed9 AM - 5 PM
- Thu9 AM - 5 PM
- Fri9 AM - 5 PM
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601