Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Courts/tribunals may include:
Children's Court
Coroner's court
Courts of Petty Sessions
District/County Court
Equal Opportunity Tribunal
Family Court
Federal Court
High Court
Industrial Relations Court
Magistrates Court
Small Claims Tribunal
State and Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunals
Supreme Court
other courts/tribunals not included in this listing
Court requirements may include:
back cover sheet
colour and weight of paper
front cover sheet
margins
nature of binding
paper size
ribbon
A firm's policies and procedures may include:
contingencies
delivering a firm's business
emergency procedures
information specific to the firm
keeping files up to date
office procedure manual
privacy/security/confidentiality procedures
recording information
time recording procedures
transferring monies
verifying and authorising information
Documents to be delivered may include:
affidavits
briefs
exhibits
expert reports
notices
pleading documents
witness statements
writs
Delivery method may include:
AUSDOC
courier
personal service
post
Appropriate court official may include:
bailiff
court clerk
sheriff
Proof of lodgement may involve:
affidavit of services
receipt
signature of court official
Difficulties with lodgement may relate to:
failure to meet court/case deadlines
incomplete forms and documents
incorrect address
insufficient monies
Designated person may include:
lawyer
partner
supervisor
teacher/trainer

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
correctly collating and lodging documentation for each court, with correct number of copies, signatures if necessary, and relevant attachments according to firm's policies and procedures and the court's requirements
maintaining communication with designated person/s regarding actions, activities and outcomes and, where difficulties arise, contacting them if standard resolutions are not applicable
planning court delivery schedule to accommodate agreed timelines, closing times of courts and the number of documents to be lodged
preparing monies for court filing fees if necessary and maintaining records of all activities, actions, outcomes, time and costs in accordance with firm's policies and procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
wherever possible the context is a real or simulated workplace
access to workplace manuals and reference materials such as company policy, procedural manuals and checklists
access to list of relevant sources of documentation and sample forms
access to background information on courts, their jurisdiction and behavioural requirements
access to appropriate technology such as computers with relevant software
access to appropriate texts and access to person's with expert knowledge such as legal practitioners
access to appropriate legislation and regulations relevant to common legal matters, such as that accessible via:
http://www.law.gov.au
http://www.ag.gov.au
http://www.austlii.edu.au/
http://www.australia.gov.au/states-territories
http://www.act.gov.au
http://www.nsw.gov.au
http://www.nt.gov.au
http://www.qld.gov.au
http://www.sa.gov.au
http://www.tas.gov.au
http://www.vic.gov.au
http://www.wa.gov.au
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
demonstration of techniques in a workplace or simulated environment
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
questioning (oral or written)
review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment
review of testimony from team members, colleagues, supervisors or managers
tests of knowledge on relevant legislation, rules, regulations, codes of practice and research resources.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBLEG301A Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks
other legal services administration or general administration units.