Unit of competency Outline

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Conduct prosecutions

Conduct prosecutions

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG044
State Code
ODX09
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to review a brief of evidence and prosecute offences while acting as the prosecutor in court.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles conducting regulatory activities. Those undertaking this unit work autonomously, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for prosecution.
  • 1.1. Review and clarify brief of evidence with the authorised officer prior to court proceedings.
  • 1.2. Identify relevant precedents.
  • 1.3. Prepare questions to address the facts of the brief.
  • 1.4. Brief personnel involved.
  • 1.5. Agree upon parameters for negotiating out of court prior to prosecution with authorised organisational personnel.
2. Conduct a prosecution.
  • 2.1. Follow evidentiary procedures and conduct prosecution according to court processes, protocols, rules of evidence and organisational instructions.
  • 2.2. Maintain personal presentation to meet organisational standards.
  • 2.3. Complete file endorsements in accordance with required procedures.
  • 2.4. Follow up or complete matters arising from proceedings.
  • 2.5. Review the outcome of the prosecution to provide input or recommendations for handling future cases.
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