Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:14 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Serve process

Serve process

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPCRT005
State Code
AWW39
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
25
Description
This unit describes the skills required to serve or attempt to serve process, as requested by a court, tribunal, agency or other party. It includes dealing with difficult collection situations, and completing preliminary requirements prior to serving process.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. Complete requirements prior to serving process
  • 1.1 Process documents and forward incorrectly received documents to correct location for service.
  • 1.2 Enter details of process to be served into data system.
2. Serve process
  • 2.1 Attempt service of process according to the type of process being served, the jurisdiction and prescribed timeframes.
  • 2.2 Verify the identity of the person being served and clarify the nature of the document to the person during personal service process.
  • 2.3 Comply with legislative requirements during a non-personal service process.
  • 2.4 Comply with prescribed timeframes within legislative requirements where there is non-service.
3. Complete administrative requirements
  • 3.1 Obtain signatures acknowledging service and complete required reports.
  • 3.2 Prepare sworn affidavits and dispatch with annexures.
  • 3.3 Detail refusal to sign in affidavits of service.
  • 3.4 Prepare and dispatch reports or notices of non-service.
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3672 PSPCRT404C Serve process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZY8 PSP40216 Certificate IV in Court Operations Qualification