Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare and present evidence in court

Prepare and present evidence in court

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC3124
State Code
OAP83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare and present evidence in court.It requires sourcing, organising and checking security information to be used as evidence in court proceedings, and checking compliance against rules of evidence and evidence management principles to ensure admissibilityparticipating in oral briefing sessions, submitting evidence briefs and preparing documentation and exhibitsadhering to court procedures and protocols such as those relating to personal presentation, manner and languagepresenting evidence in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner and providing specialist opinion on request.It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare evidence.
  • 1.1 Review workplace policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when preparing and presenting evidence in court.
  • 1.2 Source, research and collate case summary and supporting information.
  • 1.3 Select information to be used as evidence in court and confirm its relevance, validity and admissibility in court.
  • 1.4 Organise evidence and check compliance against evidence management principles.
  • 1.5 Interpret requirements for recording and presenting evidence in court.
2. Prepare for court proceedings.
  • 2.1 Participate in oral briefing session with relevant persons to confirm court arrangements, own role and involvement.
  • 2.2 Discuss information to be presented as evidence and clarify negotiation parameters with relevant persons.
  • 2.3 Submit briefs of evidence in a logical sequence and check compliance with rules of evidence to ensure admissibility in court proceeding.
  • 2.4 Conduct a thorough review of material to be used or referred to in court proceeding prior to presentation in court to ensure familiarity, completeness and availability.
  • 2.5 Prepare documentation and exhibits and review to confirm their acceptability for use in court.
3. Attend court proceeding and present evidence.
  • 3.1 Attend court and adhere to court procedures and protocols including those for personal presentation, manner and language throughout proceeding.
  • 3.2 Present admissible evidence in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner and on request, provide specialist opinion within own area of competence and expertise in accordance with evidence requirements.
  • 3.3 Note, file and store outcomes of proceedings and associated documentation and evidence in accordance with evidence management principles.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1410 CPPSEC3009A Prepare and present evidence in court Unit of competency