Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
24/07/2026 3:28 AM AWST
24/07/2026 3:28 AM AWST
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Undertake the prosecution in a trial
Undertake the prosecution in a trial
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICPL503
SFICPL503
State Code
OAR76
OAR76
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
091199 - Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake the prosecution in a trial for a fisheries management breach. It requires the ability to collect information, carry out enquiries, manage witnesses, arrange and conduct pre-trial hearings, examine prosecution witnesses, present arguments and undertake post-trial tasks.The unit applies to individuals who work as senior fisheries compliance officers and act in an advocacy role to undertake prosecution functions in a trial. Fisheries compliance officers may not undertake prosecution duties in some states and territories.Regulatory requirements may apply to this unit. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdictions for current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the trial
- 1.1 Gather, collate and confirm all information required for trial as available for duration of trial
- 1.2 Initiate further enquiries for prosecution case as required
- 1.3 Arrange and conduct pre-trial hearings or negotiations as required
- 1.4 Process any alteration to charges according to courtroom procedures and relevant jurisdictional policies and legislation
- 1.5 Prepare prosecution argument to meet deadlines for trial-related dates
2. Assess and manage witnesses
- 2.1 Assess witness credibility and reliability before trial
- 2.2 Notify witnesses of trial dates, confirming their understanding
- 2.3 Interview witnesses before trial and induct them in courtroom processes
- 2.4 Disclose unfavourable witness information as appropriate
- 2.5 Provide witness support during trial
3. Undertake prosecution role in trial
- 3.1 Present opening address, providing an overview of prosecution case
- 3.2 Examine prosecution witness and, if necessary, re-examine and cross-examine defence witness, as required, to prove elements beyond reasonable doubt
- 3.3 Select, sequence and word questions for witness to cover all elements, clarify issues and minimise opportunity for defence to propose objections
- 3.4 Respond to objections from defence during examination-in-chief of prosecution witness and during cross-examination of defence witness
- 3.5 Propose objections during defence examination-in-chief and during defence cross-examination of prosecution witness
- 3.6 Present argument based on fact, law and evidence in a manner that is decisive, composed and credible
- 3.7 Present prosecution submissions in such a way that strengthens the prosecution case, minimises the prosecution weaknesses and minimises strengths in the defence case
4. Complete post-trial administrative tasks
- 4.1 Complete file endorsements accurately in a timely manner
- 4.2 Follow up matters arising from the trial
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9211 | SFICOMP503C | Undertake the prosecution in a trial | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEJ0 | SFI50219 | Diploma of Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |