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Prepare council for legal proceedings
Prepare council for legal proceedings
Unit of competency
National Code
LGAGOVA412A
LGAGOVA412A
State Code
C4318
C4318
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/01/2002
Field of Education
090901 - Business And Commercial Law
Original Release Date
25/01/2002
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers preparing council for court hearings.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare material for court hearings
- 1.1 Full and detailed evidence is collected and collated to ensure all aspects are covered.
- 1.2 Court proceedings and protocols are adhered to in accordance with jurisdiction involved.
- 1.3 A solicitor's brief is prepared, where required, that identifies all relevant facts, sections of appropriate legislation and detailed evidence.
- 1.4 A submission is prepared that supports and protects council's position and interests.
2 Prepare staff for court hearings
- 2.1 Briefings are held with solicitor and industrial officer as required.
- 2.2 Arrangements are made to ensure relevant employees are available for access and information.
- 2.3 Any negotiation parameters are clearly identified prior to court process.
- 2.4 Employees involved in the court process on council behalf are briefed.
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.
Litigation may include:
breaches of parking
dog act
health
litter
fire prevention
planning and building
environmental
damages
summary offences
off-road vehicles
industrial
Evidence may include:
reports
photos
surveys
minutes of meetings
relevant documents
Solicitor's brief may include:
use by council or solicitor
Litigation may include:
breaches of parking
dog act
health
litter
fire prevention
planning and building
environmental
damages
summary offences
off-road vehicles
industrial
Evidence may include:
reports
photos
surveys
minutes of meetings
relevant documents
Solicitor's brief may include:
use by council or solicitor
Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Court protocols are adhered to.
Solicitor's brief is prepared.
Employee briefing is conducted.
Materials for court are prepared.
Negotiation parameters are identified.
Context of assessment
On the job or in a simulated work environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables.
Resource implications
Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:
information on court requirements and protocols
materials to be used for court
copies of relevant legislation governing the offences
resources to be used as evidence including reports, photos, surveys, minutes of meetings, relevant documents and examples of relevant solicitor's briefs
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Court protocols are adhered to.
Solicitor's brief is prepared.
Employee briefing is conducted.
Materials for court are prepared.
Negotiation parameters are identified.
Context of assessment
On the job or in a simulated work environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables.
Resource implications
Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:
information on court requirements and protocols
materials to be used for court
copies of relevant legislation governing the offences
resources to be used as evidence including reports, photos, surveys, minutes of meetings, relevant documents and examples of relevant solicitor's briefs
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