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OADM 1451: Conveyancing 

Effective date

January 2016 

Department

Legal Administrative Assistant 

School

Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business 
 




Description

This course covers real property transactions and mortgage documents. Students handle conveyancing files, including preparation of statements of adjustments, and documents acceptable for filing at the Land Title Office. Assignments include vocabulary, transcription and preparation of the documents required to complete a residential conveyance. Procedures required to file documents electronically at the Land Title Office are also covered. This course is part of the full-time Legal Administrative Assistant Program. 

Credits

4.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

OADM 1450. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 100
 

Instructional Strategies

This course emphasizes practical skills training, including keyboarding and transcription. Students will work individually and in groups in a computer lab. Theory is presented in lectures, videos, and demonstrations. Both practical and theoretical knowledge may be supported with field trips to Law Courts and law offices. Attendance is mandatory: 3 or more absences may result in withdrawal from the program. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

C+ 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

30 

 

Other 

10 

Transcription - assignments 5%, test 5% 

Quizzes/Tests 

45 

3 Theory quizzes, each worth 15% 

Final Exam 

15 

Practical examination 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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