Qualification Guide: National Certificate: Paralegal Practice in Polokwane.
Welcome as a learner in the National Certificate: Paralegal Practice in Polokwane(NQF Level 5).
Study Material
- Your study material consists of the following: Learner Guides
- Assessments (Assignments) Qualification Guide
- A Learner will receive study material after payment of the deposit.
Examinations
Paralegal Practice in Polokwane, Examinations will be written during the first semester (June) and the second semester (October). It is required that learners submit one assignment per module. Learners must achieve a minimum of 50% per assignment. Two Modules will be written during June (Module 1, and 2) and three Modules during October (Module 3, 4 and 5).
National Certificate Pass rate
The national certificate pass rate is 50%
Below is an outline of all modules and unit standards of the qualification.
| Module | Contents (Unit standards covered) | Unit standard | Total Credits | |
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||||
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1
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Legal Principles and Practice (60 Credits)
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Demonstrate an understanding of South African Law and the legal system with specific emphasis on Paralegalism | 119508 | 15 Credits |
| Demonstrate insight into democracy as form of governance and its implications for a diverse society | 15093 | 5 Credits | ||
| Apply fundamental legal concepts, principles, theories and values within a paralegal sector | 119505 | 20 Credits | ||
| Demonstrate an understanding of procedure in courts and other fora | 119503 | 20 Credits | ||
|
2
|
Business Principles and Practice (40 Credits)
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Monitor, reflect and improve on own performance | 11994 | 3 Credits |
| Apply workplace communication skills | 8647 | 10 Credits | ||
| Negotiate an agreement or deal in an authentic work situation | 13948 | 5 Credits | ||
| Improve service to customers | 7865 | 6 Credits | ||
| Apply the principles of ethics and professionalism to a business environment | 14505 | 6 Credits | ||
| Guide and refer clients in terms of legal enquiries | 119509 | 10 Credits | ||
|
3
|
Office Support and Administration (9 Credits)
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Create, maintain and update record keeping systems | 115855 | 5 Credits |
| Plan, organise and control the day-to-day administration of an office support function | 110531 | 4 Credits | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||||
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4
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Research Methodology (11 Credits)
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Gather and manage information for decision-making | 115823 | 5 Credits |
| Plan and conduct a research project | 8663 | 6 Credits | ||
|
5
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Aspects of Finance and IT (12 Credits)
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Perform financial planning and control functions for a small business | 114738 | 6 Credits |
| Use technology effectively in the practice of law | 116104 | 6 Credits | ||
| Module | Contents (Unit standards covered) | Unit standard | Total Credits | |
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||||
|
1
|
Legal Principles and Practice (60 Credits)
|
Demonstrate an understanding of South African Law and the legal system with specific emphasis on Paralegalism | 119508 | 15 Credits |
| Demonstrate insight into democracy as form of governance and its implications for a diverse society | 15093 | 5 Credits | ||
| Apply fundamental legal concepts, principles, theories and values within a paralegal sector | 119505 | 20 Credits | ||
| Demonstrate an understanding of procedure in courts and other fora | 119503 | 20 Credits | ||
|
2
|
Business Principles and Practice (40 Credits)
|
Monitor, reflect and improve on own performance | 11994 | 3 Credits |
| Apply workplace communication skills | 8647 | 10 Credits | ||
| Negotiate an agreement or deal in an authentic work situation | 13948 | 5 Credits | ||
| Improve service to customers | 7865 | 6 Credits | ||
| Apply the principles of ethics and professionalism to a business environment | 14505 | 6 Credits | ||
| Guide and refer clients in terms of legal enquiries | 119509 | 10 Credits | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||||
|
3
|
Office Support and Administration (9 Credits)
|
Create, maintain and update record keeping systems | 115855 | 5 Credits |
| Plan, organise and control the day-to-day administration of an office support function | 110531 | 4 Credits | ||
|
4
|
Research Methodology (11 Credits)
|
Gather and manage information for decision-making | 115823 | 5 Credits |
| Plan and conduct a research project | 8663 | 6 Credits | ||
|
5
|
Aspects of Finance and IT (12 Credits)
|
Perform financial planning and control functions for a small business | 114738 | 6 Credits |
| Use technology effectively in the practice of law | 116104 | 6 Credits | ||
Job Opportunities
97228 – NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: PARALEGAL PRACTICES
A paralegal works in different sectors or fields. A paralegal can work the following:
- This qualification means after completion, one becomes a semi law person.
- This leads the learner to work for organisations such as the Department of Justice (serving summons for the courts), working with law firms taking statements from witnesses, tracing people such as witnesses, accused people, missing persons, etc.
- The semi law person can also assist the community or their clients with the drawing up of application of bail papers or any other court application.
- They can also represent suspected transgressors in Disciplinary Hearing cases.
- A community advice centre whereby the paralegal can offer basic free of charge for legal advice to people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Service organisations such as NGO’s (Non-Governmental Organisations) and law firms that need paralegal skills, for example, giving advice, monitoring abuses of rights or understanding and simplifying the law.
- Trade unions. A paralegal is needed in Trade Unions where he/she should be familiar with the basic principles of labour law and labour relations.
- Commercial law firms whereby the paralegal would be required to take statements and conduct legal research or even refer people to other organisations.
- Inside the legal system some paralegals are needed and their tasks include helping magistrates to reach fair decisions in criminal cases.
- These paralegals should have basic knowledge of the law and court procedures.
Range: Communication refers to written and oral communication
- Advise, counsel and represent clients in a variety of formal and alternative settings
- Produce legal documents in a paralegal context and prepare and draft legal documents in a legal context
- Solve problems in a paralegal context by working in a team and individually
- Manage administration, including financial administration, and provide organisational support in an office environment
- Exercise ethical conduct, values and professionalism when dealing with internal and external clients
Our Fees & How to Pay
- Registration fee R500.00
Please make use of the specified banking details in the below downloadable qualification guide form which is applicable to you. Fax /email your proof of payment.
Course Registration
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