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PSPCRT026 - Record court proceedings (Release 1)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPCRT001 - Audio record court proceedingsEquivalent. Unit Code and Title changed. Minor changes to Application, Elements and PCs. FS added. PE and KE amended for clarity and to remove duplication. AC expanded for clarification. 02/Apr/2022

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1 1 (this release) 03/Apr/2022

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 091101 Justice Administration  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 091101 Justice Administration  03/Apr/2022 
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Modification History

Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPCRT001 Audio record court proceedings.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, set up, record and rectify any issues in relation to the recording of court proceedings.

This unit applies to those working within the law court system and is applicable across different court environments. Those undertaking this unit generally work independently. They perform routine tasks in familiar contexts.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Courts

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for content of matter to be heard.

1.1. Check court roster to identify jurisdiction, presiding officials and status of case.

1.2. Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts, including information specific to the case or jurisdiction.

2. Prepare recording.

2.1. Set up and check recording equipment and cabling for operational readiness.

2.2. Document recording details in accordance with court procedures.

2.3. Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes.

2.4. Obtain case information and review court file for relevant information.

2.5. Ensure special requirements for relief recorders are included in preparations.

3. Undertake recording of proceedings.

3.1. Operate recording equipment to achieve high quality recording.

3.2. Maintain court protocol, particularly while dealing with legal representatives and responding to queries regarding the transcript.

3.3. Clarify proceedings during adjournments.

3.4. Advise supervisor when court is completed or adjourned.

3.5. Process and secure recorded material in readiness for handover.

3.6. Transfer recording to court reporters in accordance with court procedures.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement.

SKILLS 

DESCRIPTION 

Reading skills to:
  • locate and identify court and case information in familiar documents relating to court proceedings.

Writing skills to:
  • complete a variety of forms to record court proceedings.

Oral communication skills to:
  • communicate with a diverse range of people in the context of court proceedings.

Numeracy skills to:
  • read and interpret numerical data to apply time management linked to running sheet and duration of recordings.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPCRT001 Audio record court proceedings.

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Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPCRT001 Audio record court proceedings.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role:

  • record a proceeding in two or more types of courts and:
  • meet required deadlines
  • make clear announcements
  • produce high quality recording of court proceedings.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

  • legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and practice relating to recordings of court proceedings
  • structure, roles, functions, procedures and protocols of courts
  • principles of judicial independence.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions.

Assessment must ensure access to:

  • legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and practice relating to court recordings
  • a live courtroom
  • court recording equipment.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

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