Contract Law

Gain a general understanding of contract law, including the principles that govern the formation, enforcement, and termination of contracts, the legal obligations and the rights of parties involved.

Course Details

Regulation/Law

Australia: Corporations Act 2001 and more

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia, New Zealand

Course Format

Structured Learning and Accelerated Learning options

Duration

Depending on format, between 20 - 40 minutes

Contracts are the foundation of all business transactions, but they can often become contentious when things don’t go as planned.

It’s essential for staff members to have a solid understanding of contractual issues, as well as the best practices for negotiating and adhering to contracts. This knowledge helps prevent disputes and ensures smooth business operations.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our ‘Contract Law’ course provides employees with the tools to better understand the basic principles of contract law and how to improve your organisation’s position in understanding, negotiating, managing and complying with contracts. It will help you ensure that best practice is followed in contract management.

Ideal for workplaces that are

If you’re a manager looking to train a group within your organisation, external suppliers or all staff, please fill in our enquiry form and let us know the size of your organisation. Our compliance experts will assist you.

Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of contract law basis
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Legally up-to-date content to save you time and resources
  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the law

Legislation covered

Australia: Corporations Act 2001; Electronic Communications Act 2000; Competition and Consumer Act 2010

New Zealand: Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, Fair Trading Act 1986

Key modules

  • Introduction to contracts
  • Oral and written contracts
  • Offer
  • Acceptance
  • Consideration
  • Legality
  • Capacity
  • Intention to create legal relations
  • What does my contract consist of?
  • Letters of intent, MOU and HOA’s
  • The terms of my contract
  • Is there a breach of my contract?
  • Contract term/tenure
  • How do I manage risk and liability?
  • Variation and procedure requirements

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • understand the basic principles of contract law;
  • outline best practice processes for negotiating, managing and complying with contracts; and
  • understand the contract process.

Duration and Format

Structured Learning

Ideal for first-time learners or those with little prior knowledge, covering the entire topic in 30-40 minutes. 

Accelerated Learning

Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.

MicroLearns

Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

ShortBurst

Quick summaries of specific compliance areas, available in office-based and field-based formats, each lasting 5 minutes.

Delivery and Setup

SCORM

Our client services team can deliver our courses via SCORM file if you have a Learning Management System (LMS).

Compliance Platform

Alternatively, you can use our Compliance Platform to house any training material, track policy acceptance, administer surveys, and audits—all in one place. We can get you up and running within a few weeks. 

Related courses

Increase your compliance by bundling our related courses. This ensures you cover multiple topics and legislations for a holistic approach.

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Why Choose Safetrac’s Compliance Courses 

Versatile Course Formats

Options include comprehensive compliance courses and short, bite-sized modules to meet diverse training needs. 

Engaging and Customisable Content

Our courses feature a variety of engaging and animated content, from videos to interactive modules, all of which can be customised based on your branding or designed with specific scenarios tailored to your business. 

Legally Up-to-Date

All content is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation, ensuring your training remains compliant. 

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via SCORM or our Compliance Platform, with regular updates provided whenever legal changes occur. 

Exceptional Customer Service

Our local Client Services team ensures a smooth setup within a few weeks and offers ongoing support for all your learning and training needs.

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Renowned companies like Uber, Chubb, and David Jones rely on our compliance training solutions.

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