Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist in civil procedure and litigation. A range of legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice may apply to this unit at the time of endorsement, depending on job roles and jurisdictions. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who provide administrative support in civil procedure contexts. Its application in the workplace will be determined by the job role of the individual and the legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify laws and structures related to civil procedure |
1.1. Identify jurisdictional limits of federal, state and territory courts and tribunals in relation to dispute resolution 1.2. Source legislation , regulations and policies relevant to civil procedure 1.3. Identify the roles of court personnel |
2. Assess matter in dispute |
2.1. Liaise with designated individual about the matter in dispute 2.2. Prepare relevant costing documents 2.3. Identify and consider options to litigation |
3. Prepare and assist in litigation proceedings |
3.1. Determine the steps prior to litigation 3.2. Obtain and prepare relevant documentation for designated person according to organisation's policies and procedures |
4. Assist with interlocutory process |
4.1. Identify the purpose of discovery and associated legal obligations 4.2. Undertake administrative tasks associated with discovery process |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge.The following examples are appropriate for this units:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Legislation , regulations and policies may include: |
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Court personnel may include: |
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Options to litigation may include: |
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Steps prior to litigation may include: |
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Relevant documentation may include: |
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Designated person may include: |
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Organisation's policies and procedures may include: |
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Purpose of discovery may include: |
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Legal obligations may include: |
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Administrative tasks may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Administration - legal administration |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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