Unit of competency Outline

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Compile and use official notes

Compile and use official notes

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPCRT007
State Code
AWW36
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to keep notes and use them to give evidence in court, prepare statements and compile reports, including incident reports. It includes applying knowledge of the essential elements of note taking, statement and report preparation; and legislative and organisational requirements for the structure and content of official reports.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 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. Record and retain original notes
  • 1.1 Use official notebooks to record original notes relating to incidents and occurrences in appropriate format and timeframe.
  • 1.2 Make notes that meet content and sequencing requirements within required timeframes.
  • 1.3 Record identifying information retain and secure for the length of time required by law.
2. Use notes to make statements
  • 2.1 Use notes to refresh memory and provide factual basis for statements.
  • 2.2 Maintain receipts and bank records.
  • 2.3 Format details for statements.
3. Use notes to give evidence
  • 3.1 Use notes to refresh memory prior to giving evidence, enabling concise and factual answers.
  • 3.2 Request authority of presiding official to refer to notes while giving evidence in court.
  • 3.3 Present factual, correctly sequenced evidence that reflects information in notes.
  • 3.4 Employ presentation standards.
4. Compile reports
  • 4.1 Collect, analyse and organise information for reports into a logical sequence according to the purpose and audience of each report.
  • 4.2 Format reports to meet organisational requirements for structure, style and content.
  • 4.3 Complete incident reports containing all required information and outcomes.
  • 4.4 Produce reports required for information management systems.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3674 PSPCRT406C Compile and use official notes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW94 PSPCRT029 Compile and use official notes Unit of competency