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Manage witnesses

Manage witnesses

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPCRT028
State Code
ODW96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage witnesses attending court to give evidence face to face or via audio visual link facilities. This unit applies to court clerks, court attendants and court orderlies working within the court system operating under procedures set by the court. They perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative or certificate requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Facilitate court appearances of witnesses.
  • 1.1. Apply protocols regarding presence of witnesses in the courtroom according to type of proceeding.
  • 1.2. Identify witnesses and provide details to the court.
  • 1.3. Record witness details and report non-appearances.
  • 1.4. Call witnesses, escort them to the witness box and swear in if required.
  • 1.5. Provide appropriate screening or audio-visual link at the direction of the presiding official, for witnesses who are apprehensive of giving evidence in front of an accused.
  • 1.6. Complete administrative duties relating to witness appearances in accordance with court procedures.
2. Maintain the integrity of court proceedings in a remote witness room.
  • 2.1. Prepare witness room and equipment to meet requirements.
  • 2.2. Position witness and other authorised persons so they are visible and clearly audible to the court.
  • 2.3. Maintain security of witnesses, witness rooms and exhibits and report any attempted security breach to the court.
  • 2.4. Perform functions in the witness room according to set role.
  • 2.5. Deliver witnesses at the end of the evidence and examination into the care of a responsible person and return exhibits to required locations.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWW42 PSPCRT003 Manage witnesses Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHP1 PSP30122 Certificate III in Government Qualification