Unit of competency Outline
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Undertake senior court listing activities
Undertake senior court listing activities
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPCRT505B
PSPCRT505B
State Code
D3687
D3687
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the ability to undertake senior listing activities in a range of criminal, trial, civil and duty matters for courts that may be federal, family, supreme, district, magistrates, etc. It includes overseeing listing functions and the diary system.In practice, undertaking senior court listing activities may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities, such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, using resources, providing client services and undertaking research and analysis. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage listing functions.
- 1.1. Listing functions in relevant jurisdictions are monitored to ensure effective case management and disposition of cases in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
- 1.2. Statistical reports are produced, maintained and analysed to evaluate the effectiveness of case management and disposition processes.
- 1.3. Information is provided to the legal profession, government agencies and the public regarding complex listing issues and procedures, and legislative requirements.
- 1.4. Allocation of a listing date is monitored to ensure efficient listing and to address issues of over-listing.
- 1.5. Liaison is undertaken with the presiding official according to practice and procedures when allocating cases.
- 1.6. Complaints from presiding officials relating to listings are dealt with according to organisational policy and procedures.
2. Manage listing system.
- 2.1. Maintenance of listing system is monitored according to presiding official's availability and rosters and legislative requirements, organisational policy and procedure.
- 2.2. Minimum and maximum numbers for the list are determined according to organisational policy and procedures.
- 2.3. Maintenance of lists for hearings is monitored in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
- 2.4. Monitoring of distribution of lists occurs in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
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.
Rosters may be established by:
heads of jurisdictions
presiding officials
judges
magistrates
tribunal members
judicial support staff
administrative staff
Lists may be:
magistrates
judges
members
court administrative staff
presiding officials
Rosters may be established by:
heads of jurisdictions
presiding officials
judges
magistrates
tribunal members
judicial support staff
administrative staff
Lists may be:
magistrates
judges
members
court administrative staff
presiding officials
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
apply effective management and disposition of cases
apply analysis of case management and disposition processes
provide information on legislative requirements and complex issues
apply legislative and organisational practices and procedures to:
ensure efficient listings
monitor and maintain lists
locate and use relevant information to monitor and maintain lists
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated by undertaking senior court listings on a range of occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must comply with:
applicable regulations and codes
workplace procedures and protocols
Access may be required to:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practices and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when undertaking senior court listing activities, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to senior court listings
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when undertaking senior court listings
Guidance information for assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
oral questioning about relevant legislation, acting ethically, and applying processes
observation of the candidate responding to a range of contexts to ensure achievement of the unit outcomes
feedback from peers and/or supervisor that the candidate consistently applies relevant workplace procedures
review of records completed by candidate or reports of performance
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency that are difficult to assess directly. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
apply effective management and disposition of cases
apply analysis of case management and disposition processes
provide information on legislative requirements and complex issues
apply legislative and organisational practices and procedures to:
ensure efficient listings
monitor and maintain lists
locate and use relevant information to monitor and maintain lists
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated by undertaking senior court listings on a range of occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must comply with:
applicable regulations and codes
workplace procedures and protocols
Access may be required to:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practices and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when undertaking senior court listing activities, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to senior court listings
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when undertaking senior court listings
Guidance information for assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
oral questioning about relevant legislation, acting ethically, and applying processes
observation of the candidate responding to a range of contexts to ensure achievement of the unit outcomes
feedback from peers and/or supervisor that the candidate consistently applies relevant workplace procedures
review of records completed by candidate or reports of performance
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency that are difficult to assess directly. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWW23 | PSPCRT022 | Undertake senior court listing activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J303 | PSP50312 | Diploma of Government (Court Services) | Qualification |