Modification History
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PSP12V1 |
Unit descriptor, application of unit, evidence guide and range statement edited. |
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PSP04V4.2. |
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PSP04V4.1 |
Primary release. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to review a brief of evidence and prosecute offences while acting as the prosecutor in court.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit at the time of publication.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals in a range of non-police regulatory work environments who prosecute offenders under the enabling legislation.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements are the essential outcomes of the unit of competency. |
Together, performance criteria specify the requirements for competent performance. Text in bold italics is explained in the Range Statement following. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 . Prepare for prosecution |
1.1 Brief of evidence is reviewed and clarified with the apprehending officer, where necessary, prior to court proceedings . 1.2 Precedents are identified as relevant. 1.3 Questions are prepared to address the facts of the brief. 1.4 Personnel involved are fully briefed in accordance with legal and organisational requirements. 1.5 Parameters for negotiating out of court are agreed prior to prosecution with authorised organisational personnel. |
2 . Conduct a prosecution |
2.1 Evidentiary procedures are followed and prosecution is conducted according to court processes, protocols and organisational instructions. 2.2 Personal presentation is maintained in accordance with organisational requirements. 2.3 File endorsements are completed in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. 2.4 Matters arising from proceedings are followed up/completed in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. 2.5 The outcome of the prosecution is reviewed to provide timely input/recommendations for handling future cases . |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
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Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in conducting prosecutions. This will include evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while conducting prosecutions, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine. Access is required to resources such as:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
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For consistency of assessment |
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Range Statement
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. |
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Briefs may include: |
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Proceedings may include: |
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Evidentiary procedures may include: |
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Protocols may include: |
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Matters arising may include: |
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Cases may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Regulatory.