Practice Ready Program

Unit code: LML7006 | Study level: Postgraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
City Campus
Industry
LML6002 - Australian Migration Law
LML6003 - Australia's Visa System 1
LML6004 - Australia’s Visa System 2
LML6005 - Visa Compliance and Cancellation
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of study is a practical, interactive course designed to equip students with the relevant practical skills and knowledge to practice as a migration agent and to establish and operate a migration agency. The unit will cover topics such as ethics and professional practice, accounts management, business management, file management, interviewing, statutory interpretation, preparing applications and submissions, and advocating a case. Students will be provided opportunities to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to a practical simulated work environment and to observe professional practice within a migration agency context.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Exemplify ethical principles, intercultural understanding and the obligations associated with managing a migration practice in professional practice;
  2. Adapt efficient client file management, accounts and business management principles when operating a migration agency, including implementing the compliance requirements imposed by the Code of Conduct;
  3. Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, including ascertaining facts and information from clients and delivering advice to clients while respecting and valuing diversity and maintaining confidentiality;
  4. Evaluate continuously the changing legislative and regulatory regime as it applies to the contemporary migration agent; and
  5. Analyse and troubleshoot complex problems in relation to operating a migration agency.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 70%
Mock Client Interview
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 30%
interpret relevant provisions of the Migration Act and Regulations and other relevant legislation and apply relevant laws to various scenarios

Required reading

The Immigration Kit: A Practical Guide to Australia's Immigration Law
Kamand, Suhad (2013)| Federation Press
Australian Immigration Law (online looseleaf service)
Goddard, J, Germov R, Papadopoulos, P (2014)| LexisNexis
Lewis and Kyrou’s Handy Hints on Legal Practice
Kyrou, E, Lewis, G and Dinelli, A (2004)| Thomson Reuters
Practice Ready Manual
Migration Institute of Australia (2013)| Migration Institute of Australia
Australian Immigration Companion
Migration Institute of Australia, FCG Legal Pty Ltd and Victoria University (2012)| Migration Institute of Australia

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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