Entry Requirements
Relevant Job Role and Previous Legal Experience
To be successful in this qualification you must have pre-existing knowledge about the legal system and processes; and have current access to actual legal documents normally found in a traditional legal firm (specifically client files).
ACCM College also recommends that you have either completed the Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) or Certificate III in Legal Services, or have at least 24 months of experience in a legal administration/services role.
Prior Education or Work Experience Requirements
To be successful in this qualification you must have pre-existing knowledge about the legal system and processes; and have current access to actual legal documents normally found in a traditional legal firm (specifically client files).
Entry to the Certificate IV program at ACCM therefore requires that you have either completed Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) or Certificate III in Legal Services, or have at least 24 months of experience in a legal administration role.
Required Qualification Reading Skills
You must be able to:
- Interpret and analyse complex texts relevant to workplace requirements (ie policies and procedures)
- Read, analyse and evaluate information and ideas to extract meaning relevant to the topic
- Use different reading strategies to draw meaning for complex texts (ie identifying, questioning, previewing)
As a guide - you should have completed Year 12 schooling, or have proven workplace reading skills.
Writing Skills for Success
You must be able to:
- Clearly communicate complex ideas and information in writing
- Draft complex emails and letters to convey required information or ideas
- Demonstrate knowledge of written structure and layout appropriate to the purpose
As a guide - you must have completed Year 12 schooling, or have proven workplace written communication skills.
Communicating in Spoken English
You must be able to:
- Demonstrate flexibility in spoken language by using the appropriate structure and/or strategy
- Extract the key ideas or information from spoken conversations across a range of contexts
- Explain complex procedures and give clear sequenced instructions to others in familiar setting
As a basic guide - you must have sufficient English speaking skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with your Student Adviser over the phone.
Demonstrate Practical Math 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 should have completed Year 10 schooling, or have a working knowledge of basic mathematical functions.
Possess Appropriate Digital 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
System and Software Needs
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.
- Access to a webcam device (can be a mobile phone) for course specific skills checks as required
- Microsoft Office 2010 Word (or higher)
- Subject specific Microsoft Office products for chosen electives (ie Excel).
Note: We are able to support Pages or Numbers for Mac Users.
