Unit of competency Outline

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Handle exhibits and documents tendered

Handle exhibits and documents tendered

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPCRT403C
State Code
D3671
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the ability to deal with court exhibits and documents tendered to the court. It includes the handling and security of exhibits and documents, and completing the necessary court documentation.In practice, handling exhibits and tendered documents may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities, such as acting ethically, complying with legislation and applying government processes. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow procedures to handle exhibits and documents.
  • 1.1. Exhibits and documents are received and recorded according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements.
  • 1.2. Court exhibits and documents are secured according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements.
  • 1.3. Exhibits and documents are passed for examination as required at the direction of the court, according to standard operating procedures.
  • 1.4. Hazardous exhibitsand documents are handled by self and others using procedures and personal protective equipment according to organisational safety requirements.
  • 1.5. Court documentation relating to exhibits and documents is completed in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy, procedures and timelines.
2. Process exhibits and documents.
  • 2.1. Court registry is checked for exhibits and documents tendered by the parties and administrative requirements are completed according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements.
  • 2.2. Exhibits and documents are stored appropriately and accurately, and are secured according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements.
  • 2.3. When required, exhibits and documents are delivered to court according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements.
  • 2.4. Administrative arrangements for tendered documents are implemented in accordance with the outcomes of the court process.
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.
Exhibits may include:
summonsed exhibits
exhibits tendered during trial
exhibits not to be tendered immediately and marked for identification
Documents may include:
answers to subpoena
court documentation
documents created in court
documents and items marked for identification but not tendered for exhibits
documentary evidence
Secured exhibits and documents:
may include those:
in locked courtroom
locked in court exhibit and document room
separated from other exhibits and documents and clearly identified with the name of the trial
in registry
in transit
may be:
during hearings and short adjournments
overnight
while awaiting trial
at trial conclusion
Exhibits passed may include:
between presiding official, bar table and witness box
to jury
to witness in witness room
Hazardous exhibits and documents may include:
biological fluids
other biological items
stained items
weapons
Court documentation may include:
exhibit lists
receipts
endorsements
electronic records
file index
Documents tendered by the parties may include:
Crown papers
witness statements
medical records
materials tendered in answer to a subpoena
written evidence
audio-visual material
electronic storage devices
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:
handle tendered court exhibits and documents in compliance with organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements
apply appropriate procedures to ensure security of exhibits and documents
apply appropriate procedures when dealing with hazardous exhibits to ensure safety of self, others and the workplace
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated by handling exhibits and documents tendered in a range of contexts 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 dealing with exhibits and documents tendered, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to handling exhibits and documents tendered
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when dealing with exhibits and documents
Guidance information for assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
oral questioning about relevant legislation, acting ethically, and applying processes
observation of the candidate in 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
AWW38 PSPCRT004 Handle exhibits and documents tendered Unit of competency