Assessment Requirements for CHCADV003 Represent clients in court

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for CHCADV003 Represent clients in court

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. Significant changes to knowledge evidence.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be demonstrated evidence that the candidate has:

represented 3 clients in court, completed organisation requirements and determined follow up requirements

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and ethical considerations, including:

duty of care

human rights

discrimination

rights and responsibilities of clients

processes and structure of the Australian legal system, including:

court or tribunal processes

role of different tribunals

knowledge of different court types and relevant procedures and etiquette

common law and statute law

legal representation option’s open to client including:

duty solicitor

legal aid

social justice principles, including access, equity, participation and fairness

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources

modelling of industry operating conditions and contingencies, including:

case studies of court cases in line with privacy and confidentiality requirements

interactions with people with a range of needs

typical workplace reporting processes

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53