Assessment Requirements for PSPCRT028 Manage witnesses

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Assessment Requirements for PSPCRT028 Manage witnesses

Modification History

Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPCRT003 Manage witnesses.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and on at least one occasion:

apply rules, practices and procedures for managing witnesses in the court environment

make oral presentations to call witnesses and administer oaths and affirmations

elicit witness information

liaise with legal representatives and judge’s associates.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

court procedures and protocols for managing witnesses

types of court proceedings

oaths, affirmations and their administration

role and function of sheriff’s officer or court officer in relation to witnesses giving evidence in person and via audio visual link

legislative requirements of witnesses

documentary and administrative requirements relating to witnesses appearing in court

ethical work practices for managing witnesses.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions.

Assessment must ensure access to:

court procedures and protocols for managing witnesses

resources and equipment required of the working environment.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ 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