Unit of competency Outline
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Provide consultation in a legal framework
Provide consultation in a legal framework
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB610
AHCARB610
State Code
OBV62
OBV62
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/11/2020
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
13/11/2020
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide arboricultural consultation in a legal framework, including the analysis of cases and their outcomes, reviewing policies and preparing for and contributing to legal proceedings.The unit applies to individuals with a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of the legal implications of arboriculture. They have a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills and demonstrate autonomy and judgement for a defined area of responsibility, undertaking complex work with broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse the legal context
- 1.1 Determine legislation and legal cases for area of arboricultural specialisation
- 1.2 Review and analyse state, territory and federal legislation, regulations and planning instruments pertaining to arboriculture
- 1.3 Apply legal and ethical standards to professional practice
- 1.4 Recognise and use legal terminology relevant to professional practice in arboriculture
2. Analyse precedent cases to determine advice outcomes
- 2.1 Analyse the jurisdiction of tree matters for specific cases
- 2.2 Recognise the legal framework and court system when preparing and implementing strategies for management of client legal needs
- 2.3 Seek and review precedents in law and published case studies for arboriculture related cases
- 2.4 Determine appropriate statutes and supporting precedent cases
- 2.5 Extract arboricultural information from case studies based on the legal context
- 2.6 Develop a course of action and discuss consequences with client
- 2.7 Provide advice within context of statutes and precedent cases
3. Review, develop and apply policies
- 3.1 Analyse and review policy documents according to legislation and relevant cases
- 3.2 Prepare policy documents based on legislation and relevant cases
- 3.3 Determine areas of uncertain legal outcomes in policy documents
- 3.4 Seek legal advice and amend policy documents to comply with advice
4. Prepare expert report
- 4.1 Identify additional research and supporting documentation required for matter under investigation
- 4.2 Follow statutory framework to give advice and work as an expert
- 4.3 Ensure all available observations and test results are recorded with precision in expert reports
- 4.4 Declare assumptions underpinning any discussion in report
- 4.5 Substantiate reported opinion with external authorities according to availability and case requirements
- 4.6 Prepare and provide a detailed evidentiary expert report according to client brief and statutory requirements
5. Provide expert evidence
- 5.1 Determine any matter or conflict of interest that may impact on ability to provide impartial evidence
- 5.2 Read and comply with statutory requirements for an expert witness
- 5.3 Prepare presentation of evidence based on factual data, documented observations and results according to rules of evidence in legal proceedings
- 5.4 Deliver oral evidence and report according to legal proceedings, jurisdiction and client requirements
- 5.5 Assist the court on matters relevant to expert witness testimony and area of expertise
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN19 | AHCARB605 | Provide consultation in a legal framework | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJR2 | AHC60524 | Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture | Qualification |
| BFG6 | AHC60520 | Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture | Qualification |