Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the ability to perform duties in a range of courts or jurisdictions. It includes confirming the requirements of the court, performing court duties, and completing court documentation. In practice, performing court duties may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities, such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, working safely, working with diversity and managing jurors. Court orderly functions are not included in this unit, but are addressed in detail in PSPCRT401C. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The duties associated with this unit may be carried out in a range of courts and tribunals by authorised court officials according to legislative and organisational policy and procedures. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
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 required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Confirm court requirements . |
1.1. Court or jurisdiction is identified, and its sittings are confirmed. 1.2. Types of proceedings and matters to be heard are identified and special requirements are confirmed with presiding official. 1.3. Parties to be in attendance are identified according to requirements specific to the court and the matters to be heard. 1.4. Court layout and equipment and technology requirements are identified according to the requirements of the court and legal practitioners. |
2. Undertake activities as part of court duties . |
2.1. Court duties are performed according to general protocols and procedures . 2.2. Terminology used in and about court precincts is applied in accordance with legislative requirements. 2.3. Duties specific to court's jurisdiction are performed in accordance with legislation and organisational policy and procedures. 2.4. Diaries are distributed to other centres in accordance with legislative requirements. |
3. Complete court documentation . |
3.1. Records required prior to court commencement and/or at conclusion are completed in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. 3.2. Documentary requirements of court outcomes are identified and completed in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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
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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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 performing court duties on a range of occasions, 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
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. 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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Courts may include: |
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Jurisdiction may include: |
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Types of proceedings may include: |
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Matters may include: |
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Special requirements may include: |
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Parties may include: |
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Court layout may include: |
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Equipment and technology may include: |
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Court duties may include: |
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General protocols and procedures may include: |
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Terminology may include: |
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Duties specific to court's jurisdiction may include: |
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Legislation may include: |
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Records may include: |
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Documentary requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Courts |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |