Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Add any 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.
Reliable and authorised sources of information can include:
offender information system
warrants clerk
official court documents
court listings
movement orders
justice system reports
managers, supervisors and colleagues
clerk of the court.
Attendance at court may include:
local courts
Magistrates Court
County Court
District Court
Supreme Court
High Court
Federal Court
Family Court
Coroner's Court
tribunals
Federal Magistrates Service.
Information about the court process may include:
when to stand or be seated
silence in court
no eating or drinking
not to approach dock.
Risk indicators may include:
suicide
effects of drugs and alcohol
violent and uncooperative behaviour
mental illness
depression, anxiety and stress.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment of this unit should be based on evidence produced from routine work applications and performance. Assessment will require the candidate to be responsible for the supervision of offenders and detainees in either a specified court or in a range of courts served by the organisation's services.
Evidence needs to be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and/or apply the principles in a different situation or change of environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of employability skills as they relate to this unit
ability to supervise attendance at court in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when supervising attendance at court, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to prisoner supervision and management in a court environment
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
Evidence must include observation and information generated in the workplace as well as observation of performance in routine work functions or, where this is not possible, in a simulated exercise to confirm the transferability of the competencies.
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues
scenarios
simulations or role plays.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.