Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Designated person may include:
barrister
external client
government official
qualified legal practitioner
supervisor.
Resources and technical requirements may include access to:
computers
experts
legal precedent bank
legislation
office equipment and supplies
online legal information services
rooms
staff.
Sources of legal data and information may include:
court library
government publisher
internet
online information services, including case law
organisation's library
precedent bank
specialist texts.
Appropriate language may include:
academic language
legal language
plain language
technical language.
Organisation's policies and procedures may include:
information sources
recording information
report format
security, confidentiality and privacy procedures
time-recording procedures
verifying and authorising information.
Appendices may include:
certificates stamped as true and correct
photos stamped as true and correct.
Report may include:
financial report
marketing report
report discussing change in legislation and/or new legislation
report for journal or presentation at a conference or seminar
report of work undertaken
report on relevant case law and/or legislation applicable to legal problem.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
conduct effective research using secondary sources according to identified information requirements and organisation's policy, procedures and legislative requirements
draft documents in appropriate formats and language, according to the requirements of the request and within agreed timelines
regularly and effectively communicate with designated person and relevant others regarding all activities, actions and outcomes
apply knowledge of relevant court processes, current legislation, legal processes and required documentation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
an actual workplace or simulated environment
appropriate legislation and regulations relevant to common legal matters
workplace manuals and reference materials, such as company policies, procedural manuals, checklists, documentation and sample forms
background information on courts, their jurisdiction and behavioural requirements
appropriate technology, such as computers with relevant software
appropriate texts and people with expert knowledge, such as legal practitioners
secondary research sources for legal matters.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of examples of research reports that have used secondary sources
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of role plays
review of research proposal or brief and plan
evaluation of timelines assigned to tasks
review of draft document
review of executive summary
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of sources of legal data and information.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.