Modification History
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PSP12V1 |
Elements and performance criteria pre-content edited. |
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PSP04V4.2 |
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PSP04V4.1 |
Primary release. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competencies required to serve or attempt to serve process as requested by a court, tribunal, agency or other party. It includes completing preliminary requirements prior to serving process, serving or attempting to serve process, and completing administrative requirements.
In practice, serving process 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 serving or attempting to serve process may be performed personally or non-personally and will be undertaken by authorised court officials operating under specified requirements 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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Complete preliminary requirements prior to serving process. |
1.1. Documents are processed according to legislation, and organisational policy and procedures. 1.2. Incorrectly received documents are forwarded to correct location for service according to organisational policy and procedure. 1.3. Details of process to be served are entered into data system according to organisational policy and procedures. |
2. Serve or attempt to serve process. |
2.1. Service of process is attempted according to organisational policy and procedures, legislative requirements for the type of process served, the jurisdiction and prescribed timeframes. 2.2. Where process must be served personally, the person or entity is identified and the nature of the document is identified, if necessary under the rules, as it is served. 2.3. Where service is non -personal , process is served in accordance with legislative requirements. 2.4. Where there is non-service, compliance with organisational policy and procedures, legislative requirements and prescribed timeframes is required. |
3. Complete administrative requirements. |
3.1. Signatures acknowledging service of process are obtained in accordance with legislative requirements. 3.2. Reports of service are completed, and affidavits are prepared , sworn and dispatched with any annexures according to organisational policy and procedures, legislative requirements and prescribed timeframes. 3.3. Refusals to sign are detailed in affidavits of service according to organisational policy and procedures. 3.4. Reports or notices of non-service are prepared and dispatched according to organisational policy and procedures. |
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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Overview of assessment |
Competency must be demonstrated in completing preliminary requirements prior to serving process, serving or attempting to serve process, and completing administrative requirements |
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 serving process in a range of contexts and 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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Processed may include: |
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Process to be served may be served on: |
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Service of process may include: |
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Jurisdiction may include: |
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Process may include: |
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Non -personal service may include: |
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Affidavits are prepared and sworn before persons who may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Courts.