Field Social Sciences
Review, and revision and rollover of Legal Studies unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Social Science Studies |
Legal Studies |
8543, 8544, 8545, 8546, 8547, 8551, 8552, 8554, 8555, 10337, 10338, 10340-10342, 10344, 10345, 10347, 10349, 10351, 23699 |
NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS) has completed the review, and revision and rollover of the unit standards listed above. The standards in bold have been revised and rolled over.
Date new versions published December 2012
Planned review date for revised and rolled over standards December 2015
Planned review date for new standards December 2017
Summary
In 2011, NQS initiated the review of Legal Studies unit standards as part of a normal cycle of review. The standards in the Legal Studies domain were last reviewed in 2007 and have shown steady usage at Levels 1-3, particularly by secondary schools.
Pre-review feedback indicated a need for the standards to include Merit and Excellence grades, which became a significant goal for this project. The Ministry of Education (MoE) was concurrently developing Teaching and Learning Guidelines for Legal Studies containing Learning Objectives aligned with Levels 6-8 of the New Zealand Curriculum - these guidelines were used to inform the review.
A review panel comprising representatives from secondary schools, Victoria University, and Youth Law was convened. Eighteen new Legal Studies standards with Achieved, Merit and Excellence grades were developed - six at each of Levels 1, 2 and 3. National consultation on the draft standards was conducted throughout March 2012 via the consultation section of the NZQA website. The review was completed in May 2012.
A small number of existing registered legal studies unit standards that showed usage were revised and rolled over at the request of a representative of Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu or Te Kura - The Correspondence School. These standards were identified as being of value to their learners and may be considered for grading at their next planned review. Minor amendments were made to update legislation and update evidence requirements to current style.
Main changes
· Eighteen new unit standards containing Achieved, Merit and Excellence grades were developed.
· Unit standards 8543, 8544, 8546, 8547, 8554, 10338, 10341, 10342, 10344, 10345, 10349, 10351, and 23699 were replaced by some of the new standards with grades (Achieved, Merit and Excellence).
· Unit standards 8545, 8551, 8552, 8555, 10337, and 10347 were revised and rolled over to extend the planned review date to December 2015, with amendments made to the evidence requirements and legislation.
· Unit standards 10340 and 10342 were designated expiring without replacement as usage of these unit standards was comparatively low.
Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2014
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
Current consent for |
Consent extended to | ||||
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Standard |
8543 |
2 |
Standard |
27842 |
2 |
Standard |
8546 |
2 |
Standard |
27844 |
1 |
Standard |
8547 |
2 |
Standard |
27844 |
1 |
Standard |
8554 |
2 |
Standard |
27842 |
2 |
Impact on registered qualifications
Key to type of impact | |
Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following table identifies a qualification developed by another SSB that is affected by the outcome of this review. The SSB has been advised that the qualification requires revision.
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
SSB Name |
0560 |
National Certificate in Security (Communications) (Level 3) |
8546 |
The Skills Organisation |
Detailed list of reviewed unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category | |
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Social Sciences > Social Science Studies > Legal Studies
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
8543
|
Describe the role of law and its relationship with New Zealand society |
2
|
2
|
C
|
8554 |
Describe elements and remedies for breach of a contract |
2 |
2 |
C |
27842 |
Explain concepts of law |
2 |
4 |
|
8544
|
Describe how laws are made and changed in New Zealand |
2 |
4 |
C |
27848 |
Explain a law making process |
2 |
4 |
|
8546 |
Describe the New Zealand judicial system |
2 |
2 |
C |
8547 |
Describe the role, and operation of the Youth Justice System |
2 |
3 |
C |
27844 |
Demonstrate understanding of litigation and dispute resolution processes in New Zealand |
1 |
4 |
|
10338 |
Describe and compare methods of dispute resolution in the legal system |
2 |
3 |
C |
10349
|
Describe and evaluate criminal and civil court processes, and systems of justice |
3
|
4
|
C
|
27845 |
Explain litigation and dispute resolution processes |
2 |
4 |
|
10340 |
Describe the application of law to discrimination |
2 |
2 |
D |
10341
|
Describe and evaluate the legal relationship between the state and the individual |
3
|
4
|
C
|
10351 |
Describe and evaluate the New Zealand criminal justice system |
3 |
4 |
C |
23699 |
Describe and apply civil law to specific situations |
3 |
4 |
C |
27846 |
Evaluate litigation and dispute resolution processes in relation to challenging state power |
3 |
4 |
|
10342 |
Describe the application of law to wills and intestacy |
2 |
2 |
D |
10344 |
Describe and evaluate a law reform |
3 |
3 |
C |
10345 |
Compare legal systems and their ability to accommodate differences |
3 |
3 |
C |
27849 |
Evaluate a law making process in relation to a significant legal issue |
3 |
4 |
|
27835 |
Demonstrate understanding of concepts of democracy and government |
1 |
4 |
New |
27836 |
Explain concepts of democracy and government in a New Zealand context |
2 |
4 |
New |
27837 |
Evaluate a concept of democracy and government in relation to restraint on state power |
3 |
4 |
New |
27838 |
Demonstrate understanding of foundational concepts of justice |
1 |
4 |
New |
27839 |
Explain concepts of justice |
2 |
4 |
New |
27840 |
Evaluate a concept of justice in relation to a specific situation |
3 |
4 |
New |
27841 |
Demonstrate understanding of concepts of law |
1 |
4 |
New |
27843 |
Evaluate a concept of law in relation to a specific situation |
3 |
4 |
New |
27847 |
Demonstrate understanding of law making processes |
1 |
4 |
New |
27850 |
Demonstrate understanding of New Zealand’s system of government and its formation and operation |
1 |
4 |
New |
27851 |
Explain systems of government and their formation and operation in a New Zealand context |
2 |
4 |
New |
27852 |
Evaluate systems of government and their formation |
3 |
4 |
New |
Detailed list of revised and rolled over unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits
Social Sciences > Social Science Studies > Legal Studies
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
8545 |
Describe factors contributing to, and consequences of, crime |
2 |
3 |
8551 |
Describe the application of New Zealand law to marriage, civil union, and de-facto relationships |
2 |
3 |
8552 |
Describe legal consequences and protections relating to domestic violence and child abuse |
2 |
2 |
8555 |
Describe the objectives and application of consumer law |
2 |
3 |
10337 |
Describe the legal rights and personal responsibilities of secondary school students |
2 |
3 |
10347 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the development of the New Zealand legal system |
3 |
5 |