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.
Legislative context and organisational procedures include:
confidentiality
authorised access to or use of information
freedom of information
protection of privacy
data protection and the storage and security of information
use of information technology and other electronic or telecommunication systems.
Offender information can be gathered using a range of different sources and strategies, including:
offender information system
offender family and support
structured interviews
case notes
specialist reports
justice system reports
colleagues.
Range of reports required should include:
offender assessment
routine periodic reports, as conditions of supervision
case management reports
parole board reports
bail reports
pre-sentence reports
post-sentence reports
appeals and reviews
occupational health and safety reports
special inquiry reports
reports of meetings
reports of breaches in bail or sentencing conditions
reports to specialist services.
Audience must include:
audiences with different levels of authority and status
audiences inside the organisation
audiences outside the organisation.
Appropriate or agreed formats should include requirements for:
detail
accuracy of information
logic
clarity and appropriateness of language
outcomes, recommendations and judgements
urgency.
Ethical values and principles must include:
respect for the law
integrity
objectivity
accountability
honesty
openness
responsibility
impartiality
diligence
trustworthiness
confidentiality
natural justice.

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
This unit should be assessed in the workplace with demonstrated application to the range of communication requirements encountered in the predictable requirements of the work site.
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 prepare reports for justice agencies 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 by an individual when preparing reports for justice agencies, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the preparation of formal reports required within the justice system
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
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, including explanations of the different purposes of reports in the context of legislative and judicial requirements
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.
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.