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Carry out court orderly functions

Carry out court orderly functions

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPCRT401C
State Code
D3669
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
04/07/2014
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the ability to perform court orderly functions in a range of courts and jurisdictions. It includes preparing the courtroom, following court procedures and protocols, managing court appearances, and taking action in accordance with court outcomes.In practice, carrying out court orderly functions may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities, such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, exercising regulatory powers, 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. Prepare the courtroom.
  • 1.1. Security procedures are performed according to organisational policy and procedures.
  • 1.2. Court lay-out, and equipment and technology requirements are arranged according to the requirements of the court and legal practitioners.
  • 1.3. Courtroom amenities are checked and adjusted as required.
  • 1.4. On completion of sitting, courtroom is restored according to organisational policy and procedures.
2. Follow court procedures and protocols.
  • 2.1. Court forms and documents are prepared and used according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements.
  • 2.2. Proclamations are made according to court procedures and protocols, and organisational standards for oral presentations.
  • 2.3. Modes of address, manner and movement in the courtroom are monitored, and instructions to court users and the public are made according to court procedures and protocols and organisational requirements.
  • 2.4. Procedures for special court requirements are followed in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
3. Manage court appearances.
  • 3.1. Persons are called and non-appearances are reported to the court according to court procedures and protocols.
  • 3.2. Persons required to be accompanied to and from their station in the courtroom are escorted according to court procedures and protocols and operational safety requirements.
  • 3.3. Oathsand affirmations are administered if required in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements for the type of proceedings and client preference for the particular oath or affirmation.
  • 3.4. Court technology is used at the direction of the presiding official and contingencies are managed according to organisational policy and procedures and the direction of the court.
4. Take action in accordance with court outcomes.
  • 4.1. Action relating to orders of the court is taken in accordance with legislative and organisational policy and procedures.
  • 4.2. Documentary requirements of court outcomes are identified and completed in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
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.
Equipment and technology may include:
electronic whiteboard
electronic equipment for slides, videos, etc.
telephone conferencing equipment
remote viewing equipment
video conferencing equipment
overhead projectors
computers
document readers
digital recording equipment
tape recording equipment
Courtroom amenities may include:
seating
lighting
air conditioning
water and drinking cups
court forms and documents
Court forms and documents may include:
cause list
client information sheet
witness forms
juror's forms
statistical forms
Instructions to court users may include:
when to stand or be seated
silence in court
no eating or drinking
not to approach dock
Special court requirements may include:
victim of crime present
restraining orders and domestic violence order matters
use of door panels for closed court
Persons may include:
presiding officials
defendants
jurors
witnesses
victims and complainants
Oaths and affirmations may include:
religious oaths
interpreter's oath or affirmation
Contingencies may include:
equipment breakdown
technology not functioning as required
problems with information to be displayed
Orders of the court may include:
reporting conditions
alcohol and drug assessment reports
pre-sentencing reports
requesting actions relating to reports
action relating to defendant's release
action relating to placing persons in custody
escorting parties to complete procedural requirements
referrals
Documentary requirements of court outcomes may include:
paperwork for release on bail or community service orders
guarantor's details and documents to be signed
remand and adjournment slips
small claims proformas
notice of payment forms
care and protection forms
adoption forms
jury documentation
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 appropriate security measures
arrange required courtroom equipment and technology
monitor and provide instructions on court protocols
apply court documentary requirements
apply court duties within scope of authority
provide appropriate actions in relation to orders of the court
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated by carrying out court orderly functions 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 carrying out court orderly functions, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to court orderly functions
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when carrying out court orderly functions
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
AWW43 PSPCRT002 Perform duties to support a hearing Unit of competency