Unit of competency Outline
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Present evidence in a court setting
Present evidence in a court setting
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICOMP204B
SFICOMP204B
State Code
D9186
D9186
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency involves participating in courtroom procedures and protocols and presenting evidence in court relating to observations. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Attend briefing with prosecutor
- 1.1. Briefing arrangements are confirmed prior to briefing.
- 1.2. Evidence and relevant documentation required at briefing are confirmed with prosecutor or representative.
- 1.3. Evidence and relevant documentation are accurate and presented at briefing in a clear and concise manner.
- 1.4. Briefing details are recorded and documented and required actions are completed according to prosecutor instructions.
2. Prepare for presentation of evidence
- 2.1. Confirmation is sought confirming judicial proceedings, including responsibilities and roles.
- 2.2. Evidence and documentation to be presented are prepared according to prosecutor instructions and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.3. Familiarisation with judicial protocols and procedures is undertaken.
- 2.4. Evidence to be presented is reviewed for completeness.
3. Present evidence
- 3.1. Evidence is accurate and presented in court in a clear and concise manner.
- 3.2. Judicial protocols and procedures are adhered to.
- 3.3. Prosecutor's instructions throughout proceedings are followed.
- 3.4. Advice and opinions are provided as requested.
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.
Briefing may include:
telephone
written correspondence.
Evidence may include:
equipment or fish samples
expert opinion
field notes
logbooks and entries
photographs and drawings
records of conversations, including:
email
face to face
telephone
relevant documents
reports.
Policies and procedures may include:
internal memorandums
minutes
organisational guidelines
prosecutor's notes and instructions
quality standards
relevant legislation
standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Protocols may include:
forms of communication
preparation of statement
recognised codes of practice
respect for people and the office held
standard of dress.
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.
Briefing may include:
telephone
written correspondence.
Evidence may include:
equipment or fish samples
expert opinion
field notes
logbooks and entries
photographs and drawings
records of conversations, including:
face to face
telephone
relevant documents
reports.
Policies and procedures may include:
internal memorandums
minutes
organisational guidelines
prosecutor's notes and instructions
quality standards
relevant legislation
standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Protocols may include:
forms of communication
preparation of statement
recognised codes of practice
respect for people and the office held
standard of dress.
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 evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
present information in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting
present evidence in a clear and logical manner in keeping with courtroom protocols and procedures.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
courtroom protocols and procedures
rules of evidence.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted in a workplace or in a simulated courtroom environment.
Resources may include:
courtroom setting
evidence relevant to the brief
prosecution brief.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
oral questions and answers
role-play.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
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 evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
present information in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting
present evidence in a clear and logical manner in keeping with courtroom protocols and procedures.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
courtroom protocols and procedures
rules of evidence.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted in a workplace or in a simulated courtroom environment.
Resources may include:
courtroom setting
evidence relevant to the brief
prosecution brief.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
oral questions and answers
role-play.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4197 | SFICOMP204A | Present evidence in a court setting | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAS00 | SFICPL205 | Present evidence in a court setting | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D618 | SFI20411 | Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support | Qualification |