Occupational Certificate: Paralegal, NQF Level 5
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The Occupational Certificate: Paralegal (SAQA ID: 117325) is designed to prepare learners for entry and progression within the paralegal environment by developing the knowledge, practical skills and workplace competence required to provide effective legal support services.
The qualification equips learners to consult with, advise, refer and communicate with clients within the appropriate paralegal context, while providing administrative and support services to individuals and communities. Learners are introduced to fundamental legal principles, procedures, professional conduct, client service and the practical application of legal information within the applicable legal framework.
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules:
• 341103-000-00-KM-02, Fundamentals of Law.
• 341103-000-00-KM-03, Basic Theory on Wills and Estates.
• 341103-000-00-KM-04, Introduction to Labour Law.
• 341103-000-00-KM-05, Basic Theory on Dispute Resolutions.
• 341103-000-00-KM-06, Legal Writing.
• 341103-000-00-KM-07, Basic Criminal Law and Procedure.
• 341103-000-00-KM-08, Basic Civil Law and Procedure.
• 341103-000-00-KM-09, Fundamentals of Customer, Law, Common Law and, Family Law.
• 341103-000-00-KM-10, Law of Evidence.
• 341103-000-00-KM-11, Introduction to Property, Law and Conveyancing.
The total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 165.
Practical Skill Modules:
• 341103-000-00-PM01, Execute Administrative, Functions within the Paralegal Context.
• 341103-000-00-PM02, Conduct Basic Research on Precedents, Cases, Acts and Related Matters.
• 341103-000-00-PM03, Consult with the Client.
• 341103-000-00-PM04, Conduct Basic Mediation.
• 341103-000-00-PM-05, Conduct Consultation with Stakeholders.
• 341103-000-00-PM-06, Process Documents in a Paralegal Context.
The total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 80.
Work Experience Modules:
• 341103-000-00-WM01, Administrative Functions.
• 341103-000-00-WM-02, Identifying, Analysing and Completing Legal Document.
• 341103-000-00-WM03, Application of Basic Research Techniques within the Paralegal Context.
• 341103-000-00-WM04, Client Consultations.
• 341103-000-00-WM05, Mediation within the Paralegal Context.
• 341103-000-00-WM-06, Consultations with Clients, and Stakeholders.
The total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 85.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Execute administrative functions within the paralegal context.
2. Conduct basic research on precedents, cases, acts and related matters.
3. Facilitate understanding between or amongst clients or on behalf of the client.
4. Consult on behalf of the client with external stakeholders.
5. Analyse and write documents within the paralegal scope.
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