LAWS 7037 Migration Practice and Theory 2
Credit Points 20
Legacy Code 201030
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Description This subject focuses on the practical processes involved in migration practice as a registered migration agent in Australia. The subject covers topics such as the interview consulting process with clients, the regime for lodging valid visa applications (including the methods of lodgement and preparation procedures) and Freedom of Information requests and practical aspects of communicating with the Department. This subject also provides students with the opportunity to undertake a capstone practical placement program with a registered migration agent business in Australia. NOTE: All students must attend a mandatory onsite intensive two-day weekend workshop to address practical aspects reflected in the Occupational Competency Standards of the Department of Home Affairs. Students may also undertake a five day capstone practical placement program to gain professional experience in the migration agent industry in Australia.
School Law
Discipline Law, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 20cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 7007 AND
LAWS 7003 AND
LAWS 7004
Co-requisite(s) LAWS 7038 AND
LAWS 7036
Incompatible Subjects LGYA 4914 - Migration Law in Practice
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 2819 Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Professional Task | 1,000 words | 20 | N | Individual |
Quiz | 60 minutes | 20 | N | Individual |
Professional Task | Option 1: a) 5 days b) 1,500 words Option 2: 1,500 words | 60 | Y | Individual |
Teaching Periods