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 ability to undertake senior listing activities in a range of criminal, trial, civil and duty matters for courts that may be federal, family, supreme, district, magistrates, etc. It includes overseeing listing functions and the diary system.
In practice, undertaking senior court listing activities may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities, such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, using resources, providing client services and undertaking research and analysis.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Application of the Unit
The task of undertaking listing activities may be performed in a range of court settings and 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. Manage listing functions. |
1.1. Listing functions in relevant jurisdictions are monitored to ensure effective case management and disposition of cases in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures. 1.2. Statistical reports are produced, maintained and analysed to evaluate the effectiveness of case management and disposition processes. 1.3. Information is provided to the legal profession, government agencies and the public regarding complex listing issues and procedures, and legislative requirements. 1.4. Allocation of a listing date is monitored to ensure efficient listing and to address issues of over-listing. 1.5. Liaison is undertaken with the presiding official according to practice and procedures when allocating cases. 1.6. Complaints from presiding officials relating to listings are dealt with according to organisational policy and procedures. |
2. Manage listing system. |
2.1. Maintenance of listing system is monitored according to presiding official's availability and rosters and legislative requirements, organisational policy and procedure. 2.2. Minimum and maximum numbers for the list are determined according to organisational policy and procedures. 2.3. Maintenance of lists for hearings is monitored in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures. 2.4. Monitoring of distribution of lists occurs in accordance with legislative requirements and 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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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 undertaking senior court listings 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
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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Rosters may be established by: |
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Lists may be: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Courts.
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.