Unit of competency Outline

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Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting

Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting

Unit of competency
National Code
PUALAW003B
State Code
D2759
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
10/02/2014
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
10/02/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competency to prepare evidence, present evidence and follow up on the outcomes of proceedings.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for proceedings
  • 1.1 Arrangements, role and involvement in proceedings are confirmed.
  • 1.2 Documentation and exhibits are prepared in accordance with legislative requirements and organisation's policies and procedures.
2. Present evidence
  • 2.1 Proceedings and protocols relevant to the jurisdiction involved are adhered to throughout the proceedings.
  • 2.2 Rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction are adhered to.
  • 2.3 Evidence is presented in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
  • 2.4 Considered expert evidence is provided on request in accordance with organisation's policy and consistent with qualifications and expertise.
3. Follow up outcomes of proceedings
  • 3.1 The outcomes of the proceedings are noted and filed, and reports completed where required according to organisation requirements.
  • 3.2 Any required actions are implemented in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
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.
Documentation and exhibits may include:
reports
photographs
items of evidence
media footage
reports of incidents
radio/telephone records
logs
Witnesses may include:
those directly involved
bystanders and experts
Court protocols:
voice clarity
language
impartiality
respect for people and offices held
standards of dress
forms of address
Organisation’s policy and procedures may vary between sectors and organisations and may include:
legislation relevant to the proceedings
legislation relevant to the organisation
operational performance standards
organisational personnel practices and guidelines
organisational quality standards
Proceeding may include:
rules of court
judicial and quasi judicial tribunals
Arrangements, role and involvement may include:
confirmation of time
date and location of proceedings
confirmation of evidence required to be presented
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
All documentation and evidence at hand.
Accurate and articulate presentation of evidence.

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 environment. Written or verbal tests may be used as supporting evidence.
Specific resources for assessment
No special requirements.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S1600 PUALAW003A Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAY28 PUALAW003 Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting Unit of competency