Contracts are entered into by two parties to form a legally binding agreement, which becomes a serious and vital document. Despite this, many individuals and business owners do not fully understand contract law.
Introduction to Contract Law is a short online course that is ideal for anyone responsible for entering into contractual agreements or managing contracts.
In this online contract law course, you will gain a foundation understanding of contract law and the knowledge required to analyse and evaluate contractual issues. You will also discover the nature and meaning of the contract, assess sources of legal information and evaluate the significance of contracts and contract law in business.
On completion of this course, you will understand the principles of contract law and how to analyse and evaluate crucial issues, including illegal and void contracts and breach of contract.
Course Structure
Unit: Apply the Principles of Contract Law
- Principals of contract law
- Nature and meaning of contracts
- Sources of legal information
- Court library
- Online information services and websites
- Precedent bank
- Distinguish between common law and legislation in contract
- Common law
- Legislation
- Common law components of a contract
- Intention to create legal relations
- Consideration
- Offer and acceptance
- Unfair contract terms law
- Australian consumer protection act
- Equitable principles
- The significance of contract law in business
- Legal principles governing simple contracts
- Capacity and genuine consent
- Intention
- Legality: illegal and void contracts
- Formation of contracts
- Express terms
- Exclusion clauses
- Implied terms
- Vitiating elements
- Discharge
- Contractual issues
- Analyse and evaluate key issues
- Principles of contract law
- Interpretation
- Implied terms
- Issues in contract law
- Legal specialists
- Business advisors
- Australian Competition and Consumer Council (ACCC)
- Discharge of contracts
- Mutual agreement
- Breach of contract
- Frustration of contract
- Performance of contract
- Minor
- Material
- Fundamental
- Anticipatory
- Remedies to breach
- Remedy by damages
- Remedy by specific performance
- Remedy by injunction
- Legal terminology
- Legal institutions
- Australian legal system
- Constitutional considerations
- Separation of power
- Negligence and torts
- Courts and regulatory bodies
- Tribunals
- Mediation
- Privacy of contract
- Assignment of contract
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Good course for an introduction to contract law.
C. Hurley, Emerald, VIC | Introduction to Contract Law | September 2020
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 20 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! Total cost for optional printed materials is: $100.00. Printed materials are optional and not required to complete the course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development For:-
- Legal Secretary
- Contracts Administrator
- Contracts Officer
- Procurement Officer / Assistant
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