Paralegal Practice
SAQA ID 49597
NQF Level 5 (131 credits)
*F = Fundamental C=Core E= Elective
Course Breakdown
| F/C/E* | NQF Level | NQF Credits | Unit Standard Number | Unit Standard Title |
| The Legal Systems | ||||
| C | 5 | 15 | 119508 | Demonstrate and Understanding of South African Law and Legal System with Specific Emphasis on Paralegalism |
| E | 5 | 5 | 15093 | Demonstrate insight into Democracy as a Form of Governance and its Implications for a Diverse Society |
| F | 5 | 20 | 119505 | Apply Fundamental Legal Concepts, Principles, Theories and Values within a Paralegal Sector |
| Ethics and Professionalism | ||||
| C | 5 | 10 | 119509 | Guide and Refer Clients in Terms of Legal Enquiries |
| C | 6 | 6 | 14505 | Apply the Principles of Ethics and Professionalism to a Business Environment |
| F | 5 | 3 | 11994 | Monitor, Reflect and Improve on Own Performance |
| C | 5 | 6 | 7865 | Improve Services to Customers |
| Communication Skills | ||||
| F | 5 | 10 | 8647 | Apply Workplace Communication Skills |
| E | 4 | 5 | 13948 | Negotiate an Agreement or Deal in an Authentic Work Situation |
| C | 5 | 20 | 119503 | Demonstrate an Understanding of Procedure in Courts and other Fora |
| Administration | ||||
| C | 5 | 5 | 115855 | Create, Maintain and Update Record-Keeping Systems |
| C | 5 | 4 | 110531 | Plan, Organise and Control the Day-To-Day Administration of an Office Support Function |
| E | 4 | 6 | 114738 | Perform Financial Planning and Control Functions for a Small Business |
| Research and Information | ||||
| C | 5 | 5 | 115823 | Gather and Manage Information for Decision-Making |
| C | 5 | 6 | 8663 | Plan and Conduct a Research Project |
| C | 6 | 6 | 116104 | Use Technology Effectively in the Practice of Law |
| Practical Work Related Assignments | ||||
| Assignments Booklets contain compulsory Assignments and Practical Tasks relating to all Core and Elective unit standards |
Entry Requirements: It is compulsory that a Learner has achieved a Grade 12 Matric Certificate, with English and Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy. Computer Literacy is also recommended – refer to Recommended Subjects and select according to Prior Learning.
Recommended Subjects (Subjects to prior learning)
- Keyboarding
- Intro to P.C.
- Windows
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Understanding the Internet
- Conveyancing
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