PSPREG011 - Give evidence (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:

Superseded

Mapping:

Mapping	Notes	Date
Is superseded by PSPREG038 - Give evidence	Non-equivalent. Unit Code changed. Minor changes to Application, Elements and PCs. FS added. Additions to PE and KE. AC expanded for clarification.	02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPREG410B - Give evidence	Unit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.	06/Mar/2016

Releases:

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	07/Mar/2016

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Unit of competency

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Classifications

Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	100707	Verbal Communication

Classification history

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Content

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	100707	Verbal Communication	09/Aug/2016

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPREG410B Give evidence.

Unit code updated
Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards
All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to give evidence in a range of legal proceedings. It includes preparing for proceedings, presenting evidence, and following up outcomes of proceedings.

This unit applies to those working in regulatory roles within the public sector involved in giving evidence in legal proceedings.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently in a range of familiar contexts.

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

Competency Field

Regulatory

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	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 of conditions section.
1. Prepare for proceedings	1.1 Confirm arrangements for, role and involvement in proceedings. 1.2 Prepare documentation and exhibits. 1.3 Support any witnesses as required, to attend proceedings and give evidence.
2. Present evidence	2.1 Adhere to protocols and rules of evidence relevant to the setting and the organisation involved throughout proceedings. 2.2 Note and incorporate feedback from counsel and/or police and comments by deciding authority. 2.3 Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner. 2.4 Enhance the reputation and image of the organisation through quality and standard of evidence and presentation. 2.5 Provide considered expert evidence on request consistent with qualifications and expertise.
3. Follow up outcomes of proceedings	3.1 Note and file the outcomes of the proceedings and complete reports where required. 3.2 Implement any required actions.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPREG410B Give evidence.

Links

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

Release

Comments

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

presenting evidence clearly and concisely
writing reports
taking notes
communicating with people from diverse backgrounds
making comparisons and exercising judgment about facts in written materials
report writing using formal structures and language

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

court prosecution processes
common law versus judicial precedent versus legislation
specific powers of the organisation
court/tribunal/commission structures
jurisdiction of each court/tribunal/commission
appeals systems
role of legal personnel in judicial or quasi-judicial systems
procedures and protocols in different judicial or quasi-judicial systems
types of offences
general principles of criminal liability
exemptions and defences
types of evidence admissible in judicial or quasi-judicial systems
legislative requirements of presenting evidence
use of notes in court/tribunal/commission
public sector legislation

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency 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

Unit of competency details

PSPREG011 - Give evidence (Release 1)

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Training packages that include this unit

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