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Perform court duties

Perform court duties

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPCRT018
State Code
AWW26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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 perform duties in a range of courts or jurisdictions. It includes confirming the requirements of the court and completing court documentation.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. Confirm court requirements
  • 1.1 Identify court or jurisdiction and confirm sittings.
  • 1.2 Identify types of proceedings and matters to be heard and confirm special requirements with presiding official.
  • 1.3 Identify parties to be in attendance according to requirements specific to the court and the matters to be heard.
  • 1.4 Identify court layout and equipment and technology requirements according to the requirements of the court and legal practitioners.
2. Undertake activities as part of court duties
  • 2.1 Perform court duties, and communicate using relevant terminology.
  • 2.2 Perform duties specific to court's jurisdiction.
  • 2.3 Distribute diaries to other centres.
3. Complete court documentation
  • 3.1 Complete records prior to court commencement and/or at conclusion.
  • 3.2 Identify and complete documentary requirements of court outcomes.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3683 PSPCRT501C Perform court duties Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZY8 PSP40216 Certificate IV in Court Operations Qualification
AZX2 PSP50216 Diploma of Court Operations Qualification