Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:11 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Represent the organisation in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting

Represent the organisation in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting

Unit of competency
National Code
PUALAW004B
State Code
WJ099
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the competency to prepare evidence, statements and submissions, select and arrange witnesses and brief counsel.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare evidence and other material for proceedings
  • 1.1 Detailed evidence is collected and collated.
  • 1.2 Witnesses are selected, correctly notified and their attendance arranged.
  • 1.3 Witness statements are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the jurisdiction involved.
  • 1.4 Proceedings and protocols are adhered to in preparing evidence in accordance with the jurisdiction involved.
  • 1.5 Precedents relevant to the procedures are identified.
  • 1.6 A legal brief is prepared where required that identifies all relevant facts, sections of appropriate legislation, precedents, and provides detailed evidence and advice.
  • 1.7 Submission is prepared that supports the organisation's position and protects the organisation's interests.
2. Prepare personnel for proceedings
  • 2.1 Briefings are held with counsel as required.
  • 2.2 Personnel involved in the proceedings are briefed.
3. Negotiate with opposing parties where required
  • 3.1 Any negotiation parameters are clearly identified prior to the court process.
  • 3.2 Negotiations held in conference with the opposing parties are in accordance with agreed negotiation parameters of the organisation represented.
4. Monitor rulings
  • 4.1 Outcomes of proceedings are reviewed to ensure knowledge of trends and precedents is current.
  • 4.2 Changes to organisation's policy and procedures arising from rulings and decisions are formulated.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Court protocols may include:
standards of attire
forms of address
Court proceedings may include:
rules of court
judicial and quasi judicial tribunals
Legal brief may include:
All documentation relevant to the preparation for legal proceedings such as precedents
witness statements
records of evidence
investigator's reports
media footage
log books
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Full and detailed evidence to hand.
Comprehensive and accurate legal brief.

Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
On the job or in a simulated work environment.
Specific resources for assessment
No special requirements.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAY29 PUALAW004 Represent the organisation in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting Unit of competency