Unit of competency Outline

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Perform duties to support a hearing

Perform duties to support a hearing

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPCRT002
State Code
AWW43
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to perform court orderly functions in a range of courts and jurisdictions. It includes preparing the courtroom, following court procedures and protocols, managing court appearances and taking action in accordance with court outcomes.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 related 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. Prepare the courtroom
  • 1.1 Apply security procedures, ensuring courtroom amenities are checked and adjusted as required.
  • 1.2 Set up and arrange equipment and technology.
  • 1.3 Restore courtroom on completion of sitting.
2. Follow court procedures and protocols
  • 2.1 Prepare court forms and documents and ensure they are used correctly.
  • 2.2 Make proclamations.
  • 2.3 Monitor modes of address, manner and movement in the courtroom and instruct court users and the public on protocols.
  • 2.4 Accommodate special court requirements.
3. Manage court appearances
  • 3.1 Call persons and report non-appearances to the court.
  • 3.2 Escort persons required to be accompanied to and from their station in the courtroom.
  • 3.3 Administer oaths and affirmations if required, in accordance with the type of proceedings and client preference for the particular oath or affirmation.
  • 3.4 Use court technology at the direction of the presiding official and manage contingencies.
4. Take action in accordance with court outcomes
  • 4.1 Take action relating to orders of the court.
  • 4.2 Identify documentary requirements of court outcomes and complete.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3669 PSPCRT401C Carry out court orderly functions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW97 PSPCRT027 Perform duties to support a hearing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZY8 PSP40216 Certificate IV in Court Operations Qualification
AZX1 PSP30116 Certificate III in Government Qualification