DEFDPL024 — Provide high-level support on criminal law matters

1 Plan and prepare to provide support

• 1.1Register a criminal law matter and identify possible legal issues for the matter
• 1.2Analyse the matter requirements according to organisational procedures
• 1.3Determine staffing required to action the request and identify any military entities and/or stakeholders

2 Clarify legal issues

• 2.1Identify and clarify complex legal issues of matter with instructing legal officer
• 2.2Obtain additional information, as required, to meet matter requirements and manage client and stakeholder expectations
• 2.3Outline the scope of the paralegal’s responsibilities clearly to stakeholders and establish clear responsibilities with client in accordance with legal and organisational requirements

3 Perform legal research

• 3.1Identify scope and requirements for researching the matter, as required
• 3.2Conduct legal research of all relevant resources and engage with stakeholders to complete matter
• 3.3Analyse and document research outcomes and propose a course of action in accordance with matter requirements

4 Prepare documents

• 4.1Prepare required documents for matter according to instructions of legal officer for review and sign off, as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 4.2Review prepared documents with instructing legal officer, confirm document accuracy with client and stakeholders, and amend as required

5 Finalise criminal law matter

• 5.1Finalise legal documents in accordance with legal and organisational procedures
• 5.2Communicate outcomes to stakeholders as required
• 5.3Update file notes and place outcomes on file in accordance with operating guidelines
• 5.4Store and secure files in accordance with operating guidelines

What does an assessment tool for DEFDPL024 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFDPL024 needs to address all 35 unit components: 5 elements with 15 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for DEFDPL024?

Auditori pulls the current release of DEFDPL024 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for DEFDPL024 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing DEFDPL024 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of DEFDPL024, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.