Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:10 AM AWST
23/07/2026 1:10 AM AWST
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Manage witnesses
Manage witnesses
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPCRT003
PSPCRT003
State Code
AWW42
AWW42
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills required to manage witnesses attending court to give evidence face-to-face or via audio-visual link facilities. It includes facilitating witnesses' court appearances and maintaining the integrity of court proceedings in a remote witness room.This unit applies to those working within the court system operating under procedures set by the court.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those relating to WHS and those set by the court.Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently with occasional supervisory responsibilities. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Facilitate court appearances of witnesses
- 1.1 Apply requirements regarding presence of witnesses according to for the 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 for witnesses who are apprehensive of giving evidence in front of an accused, at the direction of the presiding official.
- 1.6 Complete administrative duties relating to witness appearances.
2. Maintain the integrity of court proceedings in a remote witness room
- 2.1 Prepare witness room and equipment.
- 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.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3670 | PSPCRT402C | Manage witnesses | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODW96 | PSPCRT028 | Manage witnesses | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZY8 | PSP40216 | Certificate IV in Court Operations | Qualification |
| AZX1 | PSP30116 | Certificate III in Government | Qualification |