Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide assistance within juvenile justice and care and protection processes |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may apply to community service work in security contexts |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Contribute to the court processes as a witness |
1.1 Participate in pre and post court briefings and debriefings as appropriate and required 1.2 Provide evidence that reflects questions and directions asked by court or legal representatives 1.3 Provide evidence using factual descriptions and present clearly and concisely 1.4 Ensure conduct is according to requirements of court processes and proceedings 1.5 Liaise with appropriate legal representatives 1.6 Undertake all appropriate and required documentation and reporting and store in accordance with organisation procedures |
2. Provide appropriate coordination and assistance |
2.1 Provide relevant information about court processes to relevant people 2.2 Provide immediate assistance as appropriate to the work role 2.3 Offer referral and/or other advice to parents, caregivers and children |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to:
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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment : |
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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. Add any 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. |
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The contexts for acting as a witness include : |
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Contribute to the court processes as a witness will be carried out within requirements established by : |
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Pre and post court briefings includes being briefed by : |
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Provide evidence includes verbal presentation of factual information that : |
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Information provided is tailored to include : |
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Legal representatives include : |
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Relevant people may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable