Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 7:45 AM AWST
22/07/2026 7:45 AM AWST
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Undertake court listings
Undertake court listings
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPCRT407B
PSPCRT407B
State Code
D3675
D3675
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the ability to undertake court listings in a range of matters for courts. It includes preparing court files, maintaining listing systems, assisting in the allocation of courtrooms and judicial officers, preparing court lists and advising on listings.In practice, undertaking court listings may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities, such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, applying government processes, using resources, providing client services and gathering information.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare court files.
- 1.1. Files listed are located and checked to ensure relevant documents are on file.
- 1.2. Missing file documents are followed up according to organisational policy and procedures.
- 1.3. Documentation is prepared according to court requirements.
- 1.4. Advice is provided that files are ready for collection.
2. Maintain listing systems.
- 2.1. Listing system is set up according to the number of presiding officials available as per rosters.
- 2.2. Lists are established for hearings according to court requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.3. Lists are distributed according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Assist allocation of courtrooms and judicial officers.
- 3.1. List of pending cases is accessed from records and information on priorities is obtained.
- 3.2. Cases are allocated to judicial officers in accordance with legislative requirements.
- 3.3. Files are located and sorted according to practice and procedures.
4. Prepare court lists.
- 4.1. Lists of all matters are printed according to organisational policy and procedures.
- 4.2. Other information on matters is gathered and appropriate action is taken according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.3. Data relating to the allocation of court and judicial officers is recorded.
- 4.4. Completed lists are prepared and distributed according to practice and procedures.
5. Provide information and options on listings.
- 5.1. Documentation is prepared and sent to parties in accordance with legislative requirements, practice and procedures.
- 5.2. Where required, interpreters are booked according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.3. For urgent matters contact is made with the parties and necessary staff.
- 5.4. Records are completed and forwarded according to 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.
Files listed may be for:
same day.
following day
future day
Documentation may include:
information sheet
statistical form
electronic record keeping
register
list
Rosters may be established by:
presiding officials
judicial support staff
administrative support staff
Lists may include:
presiding official's schedule
matters listed in order of priority
matters listed by jurisdiction
matters listed by duration
Allocated cases may involve:
responding to cases on the day
determination of date
obtaining information on duration of case
identification of jurisdiction
determination of availability of services
Other information may include:
manual diary and notifications from judicial support officers
availability of services
Preparation of list may include:
printing
conversion to applicable electronic format
manual registration
Distribution of list may be to:
stakeholders
website
newspapers
court reporting services
court complex
internal and external clients
Documentation for parties may include:
letter
computer-generated notice
electronic publication
Staff may include:
court reporter
sheriff's officer
corrections officer
judicial support staff
presiding official
court administration officer
security
Records may include:
record of contacts, such as copy of letter or notice on file, or a note on file
case outcomes
notification of outcomes produced to listings
information from outcomes recorded separately for statistical purposes
electronic records
Forwarded records may include:
notice of outcome sent to parties
file forwarded depending on outcome
electronic record keeping
Files listed may be for:
same day.
following day
future day
Documentation may include:
information sheet
statistical form
electronic record keeping
register
list
Rosters may be established by:
presiding officials
judicial support staff
administrative support staff
Lists may include:
presiding official's schedule
matters listed in order of priority
matters listed by jurisdiction
matters listed by duration
Allocated cases may involve:
responding to cases on the day
determination of date
obtaining information on duration of case
identification of jurisdiction
determination of availability of services
Other information may include:
manual diary and notifications from judicial support officers
availability of services
Preparation of list may include:
printing
conversion to applicable electronic format
manual registration
Distribution of list may be to:
stakeholders
website
newspapers
court reporting services
court complex
internal and external clients
Documentation for parties may include:
letter
computer-generated notice
electronic publication
Staff may include:
court reporter
sheriff's officer
corrections officer
judicial support staff
presiding official
court administration officer
security
Records may include:
record of contacts, such as copy of letter or notice on file, or a note on file
case outcomes
notification of outcomes produced to listings
information from outcomes recorded separately for statistical purposes
electronic records
Forwarded records may include:
notice of outcome sent to parties
file forwarded depending on outcome
electronic record keeping
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:
locate and use appropriate documentation to prepare court files
establish and distribute lists in accordance with available judiciary and court requirements
access pending case information to allocate judicial officers and courtrooms
complete and distribute lists of matters to appropriate parties in accordance with legislative requirements, practices and procedures
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated by undertaking court listings for various matters, on a range of occasions and 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 court listings, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to court listings
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when undertaking court listings for a range of matters
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:
locate and use appropriate documentation to prepare court files
establish and distribute lists in accordance with available judiciary and court requirements
access pending case information to allocate judicial officers and courtrooms
complete and distribute lists of matters to appropriate parties in accordance with legislative requirements, practices and procedures
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated by undertaking court listings for various matters, on a range of occasions and 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 court listings, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to court listings
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when undertaking court listings for a range of matters
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWW40 | PSPCRT008 | Undertake court listings | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J286 | PSP40412 | Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) | Qualification |