Course overview

As a financial adviser, it’s essential you have a working knowledge of the Australian commercial law environment.

In this subject, individuals are introduced to contract law, the fundamental legal concepts of business organisational structures, and aspects of the law of torts.

TASACL Commercial Law complies with Corporations (Relevant Providers—Education and Training Standards) Determination 2021, division 3, section 3-65 Specified course: commercial law.

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Subject Information

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:

1. Describe the fundamentals of the Australian legal system and define the nature of the Australian common law system
2. Analyse the nature and meaning of contracts, the regulation of the form of contracts, and evaluate the impact of legislation upon contract law
3. Understand the nature and significance of the legal terms of a contract and how it impacts business
4. Identify the choice of structures for business or investment holdings
5. Understand the fundamental legal concepts of business organisational structures
6. Explain the consequences of each structure for a client
7. Describe what’s misleading and deceptive conduct
8. Understand the basics of what constitutes unconscionable conduct
9. Understand what negligence is at common law

Topics

Topic 1: Introduction to contract law
Topic 2: Introduction to business structures
Topic 3: Professional liability of tax (financial) advisers

Unit of competency

There are no units of competency for this course.

Completion

A certificate of completion will be awarded on successful completion of each subject.

Enrolment information

You may enrol into the online version of this course at any time and begin studying immediately upon enrolment.

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Entry requirements

Subject entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this subject.
Individuals are required to be aged 18 years or older to enrol in this subject.

Recognitions of Prior Learning (RPL)

There’s no RPL available for this subject as there are no units of competency awarded.

Duration

Students have a total of 12 weeks to complete the learning and assessment requirements for the Commerical Law subject, from their initial enrolment date.

An additional four (4) weeks is available if students are required to re-sit an examination.

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Delivery

This subject is delivered online.

Kaplan Professional’s online learning portal, KapLearn, enables us to provide you with innovative, interactive learning resources and support. You can access KapLearn from anywhere at any time using a computer or mobile device that has internet access.

KapLearn is where you access subject notes, supplementary learning material, practice activities and assessments. KapLearn is also where you access ongoing support.  The ‘Ask your tutor’ forum provides you with continuous technical support from subject matter experts.

Fees

Standard rate: $585

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Assessment

The two assessment tasks for this subject are:

Examination 1: Supervised, open book online multiple choice examination, three (3) attempts.

Examination 2: Supervised, open book online short answer examination, three (3) attempts.

Students may attempt the examinations at any time before the conclusion of their 12 week study period if they think they are adequately prepared. Students will receive personal reminder emails as they approach their assessment deadlines.

Policies

Student policies

Individuals who enrol in a Kaplan Professional course are bound by our published policies, including the policy that sets out our rules for assessment. Individuals can review these policies here. The policies also assist individuals when their study program does not go as planned and they need extra support.

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