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Compile and use official notes

Compile and use official notes

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPCRT029
State Code
ODW94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to keep notes and use them to give evidence in court, prepare statements and compile reports, including incident reports. This unit applies to those working within the court system operating under procedures set by the court. Those undertaking this unit generally work independently with occasional supervisory responsibilities.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Record and retain original notes.
  • 1.1. Use official notebooks to record original notes about incidents and occurrences in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.2. Make notes that meet content and sequencing requirements.
  • 1.3. Record, retain and secure identifying information for the length of time required by law.
2. Use notes to make statements.
  • 2.1. Use notes to refresh memory and provide factual basis for statements.
  • 2.2. Maintain receipts and bank records.
  • 2.3. Format details for statements to meet organisational requirements.
3. Use notes to give evidence.
  • 3.1. Use notes to refresh memory prior to giving evidence.
  • 3.2. Request authority of presiding official to refer to notes while giving evidence in court.
  • 3.3. Present factual, correctly sequenced evidence that reflects information in notes.
  • 3.4. Employ presentation standards.
4. Compile reports.
  • 4.1. Collect, analyse and organise information for reports into a logical sequence.
  • 4.2. Format reports to meet organisational requirements.
  • 4.3. Complete incident reports in accordance with required formats.
  • 4.4. Produce reports that include required detail for information management systems.
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