Modification History
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PSP12V1 |
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PSP04V4.2 |
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Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the ability to deal with court exhibits and documents tendered to the court. It includes the handling and security of exhibits and documents, and completing the necessary court documentation.
In practice, handling exhibits and tendered documents may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities, such as acting ethically, complying with legislation and applying government processes.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Application of the Unit
The task of handling exhibits and documents may be undertaken in a court or secure premises by authorised court officials according to legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Follow procedures to handle exhibits and documents. |
1.1. Exhibits and documents are received and recorded according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 1.2. Court exhibits and documents are secured according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 1.3. Exhibits and documents are passed for examination as required at the direction of the court, according to standard operating procedures. 1.4. Hazardous exhibits and documents are handled by self and others using procedures and personal protective equipment according to organisational safety requirements. 1.5. Court documentation relating to exhibits and documents is completed in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy, procedures and timelines. |
2. Process exhibits and documents. |
2.1. Court registry is checked for exhibits and documents tendered by the parties and administrative requirements are completed according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 2.2. Exhibits and documents are stored appropriately and accurately, and are secured according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 2.3. When required, exhibits and documents are delivered to court according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 2.4. Administrative arrangements for tendered documents are implemented in accordance with the outcomes of the court process. |
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
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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated by handling exhibits and documents tendered in a range of contexts over time. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must comply with:
Access may be required to:
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Guidance information for assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency that are difficult to assess directly. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate. |
Range Statement
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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Exhibits may include: |
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Documents may include: |
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Secured exhibits and documents: |
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Exhibits passed may include: |
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Hazardous exhibits and documents may include: |
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Court documentation may include: |
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Documents tendered by the parties may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Courts.
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.