Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPCRT507B Record complex court proceedings.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to produce verbatim reporting and transcription of complex court proceedings using high-speed shorthand or machine shorthand at speeds required by the jurisdiction. This unit includes preparing for complex hearings, setting up court arrangements and capturing complex proceedings.
This unit applies to those working within the court system operating under procedures set by the court.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those set by the court.
Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently with occasional supervisory responsibilities. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Courts
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
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1. Prepare for complex hearings |
1.1 Examine court roster and cause list to identify jurisdiction, number of judiciary and status of case. 1.2 Locate existing glossaries, create dictionaries and glossaries of names and terms from court case file for new cases, load dictionaries. 1.3 Check resources and allow sufficient time to set up before proceedings begin. |
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2. Set up court arrangements |
2.1 Set up court arrangements by placing and testing equipment, securing cables, remedying or reporting any problems arising. 2.2 Liaise with court, judicial staff and legal profession on proceedings and references. 2.3 Collect and sort files, obtain and examine relevant case information. 2.4 Include any special requirements for recording proceedings in a team, as opposed to individually. |
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3. Capture complex proceedings |
3.1 Undertake commencement procedures. 3.2 Take shorthand or notes of proceedings manually or by machine according to individual or team delegated responsibilities. 3.3 Create accurate transcripts obtaining clarification of proceedings from participants where necessary. 3.4 Read back transcript as requested. 3.5 Follow procedures when working with or receiving materials from audio reporters. |
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPCRT507B Record complex court proceedings.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
