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Legal and Justice 

Programs 

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE

Contents 

3 Fight Crime. Deliver Justice. 

4 Certificate IV in Justice 

Legal and Justice program enquiries 

Program Co-ordinator 

Genevieve Walker 

p: 03 9269 1096 

m: 0405 311 719 

e: genevievewalker@nmit.edu.au 

Commerce Department 

p: 03 9269 1494 

f: 03 9269 1586 

e: commerce@nmit.edu.au 

www.nmit.edu.au/departments/commerce 

General NMIT course enquiries 

NMIT Course Enquiry Centre 

p: 03 9269 8400 

e: courses@ nmit.edu.au 

www.nmit.edu.au 

6 Diploma of Justice 

8 Advanced Diploma of Justice 

10 Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice 

12 Certificate IV in Mediation 

14 Certificate IV in Youth Justice 

16 Skills recognition, exemptions and transfers 

16 Application procedure 

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Fight Crime. 

Deliver Justice. 

NMIT’s Legal and Justice Programs have practical 

and operational components that attract and 

engage students. 

Our students have gained employment in major law firms, 

the Department of Justice and the Victorian Government 

Solicitor’s Office. 

The Certificate IV in Justice is a popular program that students 

enrol in as a pre-requisite to their Victoria Police application. 

Our students 

are taught 

by Victorian 

Police Officers, 

active criminal 

barristers and 

criminology 

experts. 

Our key teachers are active Victoria Police Officers, criminal 

barristers, and criminology expects who deliver the key aspects 

policing and other teachers come from corrections, criminal 

law firms, and criminology backgrounds. 

Guest speakers include Customs and such companies as Nike 

as counterfeit goods production is an international criminal 

activity. Students undertake active research, attend a maximum 

security prison to interview inmates, and undertake crime 

scene investigations. 

Other key features include personality profiling and interview 

techniques. Students experience significant personal growth 

during these programs due to the nature of the industry as 

they deal with criminal aspects from drug and alcohol issues 

to conflict management and crime scene forensics. 

Certificate III in Investigations is a new courses for 2014. 

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Certificate IV in Justice 

National code: 22199VIC 

NMIT’s Certificate IV in Justice is delivered by highly 

specialised teachers coming from Victoria Police and 

the justice environment. 

Students participate in boot-camp, crime scene investigation 

and conflict management. Practical placements are offered 

at the Department of Justice, Police stations, courts and 

community legal centres. 

This 17-week program empowers students to become 

confident and aware of community issues as well as 

learning key facets of the legal and justice environment. 

Students will develop appropriate knowledge and skills 

relating to the criminal justice system, mediation process, 

supervision and support for adult offenders, legal research 

and investigative process. 

Past students have secured positions at major law firms 

and the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office. NMIT has 

developed industry contacts with law firms, the Department 

of Justice and in many other areas of the justice environment 

to assist students with practical placement and employment 

after graduating from its Justice Programs. 

Course content includes: 

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apply foundation legal 

principles 

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work within the criminal 

justice system 

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apply writing and 

presentation skills within 

a justice environment 

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support the management 

of adult offenders within 

the Victorian correctional 

framework 

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implement workplace safety 

procedures and programs 

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uphold and support the 

values and principles 

of public service 

(contextualised) 

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support policing processes 

within justice environment 

contexts. 

Career opportunities: 

Graduating students will be 

eligible to apply for positions 

in local government, youth 

justice, law enforcement 

agencies and community 

corrections. 

Duration: 

6 months full-time. 

Location: 

Epping, Prahran, Preston. 

Pathways to further study: 

Students will be able to 

continue their studies by 

enrolling in the Diploma 

of Justice, followed by the 

Advanced Diploma of Justice. 

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Diploma of Justice 


NMIT’s Diploma of Justice provides students with 

more specialised knowledge in relation to the fields 

of crime and justice. 


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apply criminal law within 

justice environments 

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work with family violence 

contexts within justice 

environments 

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work with culturally diverse 

clients within justice 

environments 

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work with conflict resolution 

and mediation processes 

within justice environments 

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apply management and 

leadership within justice 

environments 

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apply customs law 

enforcement processes 

within justice environments. 






agencies and community 

corrections. 

Duration: 

6 months full-time (excluding 

6 pre-requisite units from the 

Certificate IV in Justice). 

Location: 





enrolling in the Advanced 

Diploma of Justice. 

Our students 

experience 

significant 

personal growth 

during these 

programs due 

to the nature 

of the industry 

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Advanced Diploma of Justice 


Students who have successfully completed the 

Diploma of Justice are eligible to continue their 

studies in the Advanced Diploma of Justice. 

Subjects offered reflect industry-related requirements and 

highly specialised teachers deliver this program to students 

who are serious about their career paths. Practical placement 

is again offered to assist students in their transition from study 

to employment in their chosen areas of specialisation. 

Our students 

understake 

active research, 

and undertake 

crime scene 

investigations. 


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apply research techniques 

within justice contexts 

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apply investigative 

techniques within justice 

environments 

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apply sociology concepts 

and principles to justice 

contexts 

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research criminology 

and crime prevention for 

application to practice and 

justice environments 

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implement human rights 

principles within justice 

environments 

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apply psychological concepts 

and principles within justice 

environments 

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identify and respond to client 

complex issues within a 

criminal justice environment 

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undertake case-management 

in a justice environment 

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develop and implement 

strategic plans 

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apply law and advocacy 

to support justice clients 

experiencing justiciable 

events 

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work with youth offenders in 

a justice environment. 






agencies, community 

corrections and management, 

and policy positions at the 

Department of Justice, Victoria 

Police and other institutions. 

Duration: 

1 year full-time . 

Location: 





enrolling in the Bachelor of 

Business at NMIT. 

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manage risk 

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manage projects 

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Advanced Diploma 

of Legal Practice 


This course delivers the essential knowledge and skills required 

by people either employed or seeking employment, in the 

legal administrative support area by providing a thorough 

introduction to the law and its current operation. 

Enrolment in this course provides eligibility for provisional 

membership of the Institute of Legal Executives. 


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analyse and present research 

information 

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civil procedure 

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commercial law 

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consumer protection law 

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criminal law 

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deliver and monitor a service 

to customers 

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design and produce text 

documents 

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develop keyboarding speed 

and accuracy 

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employment law 

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family law 

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law of contract 

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legal research method 

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land contracts 

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law of evidence 

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law of torts 

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maintain workplace safety 

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practice in a legal 

environment 

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produce complex legal 

documents 

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produce text from audio 

transcript 

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property law 

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the conveyancing process 

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wills, probate and 

administration 


Graduates may gain 

employment within the 

legal profession as legal 

administrative support staff 

in justice administration, 

legal aid and the courts, the 

police force, and financial 

services such as insurance 

and banking institutions. 

Vocational outcomes: 

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barrister’s assistant: 

undertake legal research 

and case management 

from trial and briefing 

perspectives 

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clerk in courts: assist 

with court process and 

case management 

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law clerk: act as a research 

assistant 

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legal assistant: research 

and prepare cases for trial 

and case management 

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legal secretary: support 

all facets of legal case 

management in legal firm 

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para-legal: prepare cases for 

trail and case management. 

Duration: 

Up to 3 years part-time. 

Equivalent to 18 months 

full-time. 

Location: 

Online only. 



continue their studies in the 

Bachelor of Arts (Criminal 

Justice Studies) or Bachelor 

of Arts (Legal Studies). 

Credits may be granted 

in the above courses by 

successful completion of 

the Advanced Diploma. 

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legal process 

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write complex documents. 

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Certificate IV In Mediation 

National Code: CHC42312 

Mediation is preventative law. This course is suited 

to those interested in helping those achieve positive 

outcomes in matters of disputes. 

From a justice and legal perspective, demand for mediators 

continues to grow with the goal of minimising litigious court 

actions and keeping disputes out of the court system. 

Job prospects range from working as a mediator and 

mediator case worker to specialised case workers in youth 

and indigenous matters assisting distressed parties work 

towards positive resolutions. 

Mediators are industry-specific moderators who tackle issues 

in a professional round table format in areas ranging from 

Neighbourhood Justice Centres to specialised mediation for 

small businesses, the building industry and assisting in matters 

at VCAT. Mediation is a new pathway for those interested in 

law and justice, but with a preventative flavour. 


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conduct a sound assessment 

of a dispute in preparation 

for mediation 

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facilitate mediation processes 

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facilitate interaction between 

parties in mediation 

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consolidate and conclude 

the mediation process 

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reflect and improve on 

professional mediation 

practice 

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maintain an effective work 

environment 

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manage communication 

processes to define the 

dispute 

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work effectively with 

culturally diverse clients 

and co-workers 

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use targeted communication 

skills to build relationships 

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work within a relevant 

ethical and legal framework 

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Aboriginal and/or Torres 

Strait Islander people 

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gather and clarify 

information for the 

mediation process facilitate 

responsible behaviour. 

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contribute to OHS processes 


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Indigenous connection 

worker 

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indigenous family consultant 

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mediation case worker 

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mediation worker 

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mediator 

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specialist mediation worker. 

Duration: 

1 year full-time. 

Location: 

Prahran, Preston. 

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analyse impacts of 

sociological factors on 

clients in community 

work and services 

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Certificate IV Youth Justice 

National Code: CHC41912 

NMIT’s suite of legal and justice course will be 

complimented in 2013 with the youth justice 

program for those seeking a career pathway as a 

Juvenile justice officer, Mentor, Secure environment 

worker, Unit coordinator/manager, Visits coordinator, 

Youth justice officer, Youth residential worker, 

Youth worker (juvenile justice). 

Students interested in a career path along the lines of working 

with youth as a case manager receive the latest industry 

knowledge from teachers who have career backgrounds as 

youth workers through the entire youth justice system from 

institutional and community care. 


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use targeted communication 

skills to build relationships 

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work within a relevant ethical 

and legal framework 

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participate effectively in 

the work environment 

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support the progress and 

development of young 

people 

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work in the youth justice 

environment 

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respond to critical situations 

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culturally diverse clients and 

co-workers 

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contribute to OHS processes 

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facilitate links with other 

services 

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act as a witness 

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work with clients needing 

financial literacy education. 


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juvenile justice officer 

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mentor 

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secure environment worker 

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unit coordinator/manager 

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visits coordinator 

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youth justice officer 

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youth residential worker 

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youth worker (juvenile 

justice). 

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provide supervision in the 

community 

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Aboriginal and/or Torres 

Strait Islander people 

Course duration: 

One year full-time. 

Location: 

Prahran, Preston. 

Our students 

use targeted 

communication 

skills to build 

relationships. 

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apply first aid 

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work effectively in the 

alcohol and other drugs 

sector 

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apply understanding of 

mental health issues and 

recovery processes 

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Skills recognition, 

exemptions and transfers 

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) may be available 

based on skills and knowledge already acquired by the 

applicant through previous study, equivalent studies of a 

similar standard at another institution or from various work 

and life skills. Details and application procedures are available 

from the Commerce department, or program coordinators. 

Application procedure 

Our students 

have gained 

employment 

in major law 

firms, the 

Department 

of Justice and 

the Victorian 

Government 

Solicitor’s Office. 

Our courses are ideal for: 

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early school leavers 

(Certificate IV level) 

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VCE graduates 

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mature age students 

(those out of school for 

more than 12 months) 

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individuals who wish to 

retrain or change careers 

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those currently employed 

in the legal and justice 

environment 

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anyone interested in a 

career in the legal or justice 

profession. 

Justice programs 

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Apply through VTAC for 

February enrolment. 

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Apply direct to the 

Commerce department for 

midyear enrolments. 

Advanced Diploma of Legal 

Practice 

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Commerce department. 

Certificate IV in Mediation, 

Certificate IV in Youth Justice 

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Commerce department. 

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