Perform duties to support a hearing

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:12 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
PSPCRT027

State Code
ODW97

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
03/04/2022

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

08/07/2022

Field of Education

091101 - Justice Administration

Original Release Date

08/07/2022

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform court orderly functions in a range of courts and jurisdictions. This unit applies to court attendants, court officers and court ushers working within the court system operating under procedures set by the court. Those undertaking this unit generally work independently with occasional supervisory responsibilities. They perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare courtroom.

1.1. Apply security procedures, ensuring courtroom amenities are checked and adjusted.
1.2. Set up and arrange equipment and technology in accordance with court requirements.
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 in accordance with court protocols.
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 within court operating parameters.

3. Manage court appearances.

3.1. Call persons and report non appearances in accordance with court procedures.
3.2. Escort persons required to be accompanied to and from their station in the courtroom.
3.3. Administer oaths and affirmations 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 in accordance with court and organisational procedures.
4.2. Identify and complete documentary requirements of court outcomes.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AWW43	PSPCRT002	Perform duties to support a hearing	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BHP1	PSP30122	Certificate III in Government	Qualification