Elements and Performance Criteria

Jurisdiction may include

Guardianship Board

disciplinary tribunal

civil jurisdiction of Supreme Court, District Court

Coroner's Court

youth court

environment court, etc


Number of judiciary may include

single Judge/Master/Commissioner

full bench


Status of case may include

new case

part-heard


Case may be

civil

criminal

trial

appeal


Information may include

style book information for the jurisdiction

day of case

page number


Use of information may be for checking

names of counsel

spellings


Resources may include

sufficient tapes and paperwork

monitor manual


Set up may include

suitable number and placement of microphones

static wired court (in 30 minutes)

portable audio recording equipment (in 30 minutes)


Equipment may include

audio/visual

microphones

leads

digital or analogue recording equipment

headphones

monitoring microphone


Relevant information in court file may include

correct spellings

unusual spellings

file numbers, etc


Special requirements may include

drawing up a plan of the court, correctly identifying counsel at particular microphones

checking whether opening addresses need to be typed

obtaining names of witnesses

if appeal, copies of lists of authorities and any reports


Maintaining a high-quality recording may include

checking using headphones plugged into the jack

going into court and repositioning microphones

isolating channels periodically to ensure all speakers are clearly audible

checking the master tape


Monitoring includes

ensuring accurate and comprehensive information for audio typing, including:

announcing names through the monitor microphone

completing monitor sheet with spellings of names and places

maintaining running sheet and master logs

clear indication of where openings and/or addresses start

clear indication and time when a judgment or ruling starts


Processing of tapes may include

returning all tapes or remaining tapes to the office

logging tapes into the electronic file management system


Required speed and accuracy may include

70 wpm - 90 wpm depending on classification level

98% accuracy

spelling

punctuation

correct use of legal terminology

correct use of technical vocabulary

Units to be assessed together
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation
PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems
PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information
PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector

Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
audio recordings of court proceedings in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to audio recordings of court proceedings
access to a live courtroom
court audio/visual recording equipment
court transcription technology
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when audio recording court proceedings

Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when audio recording court proceedings, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
audio recordings of court proceedings in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
demonstration
observation
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome apply the competency in different situations or environments