Unit of competency Outline
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Conduct legal research
Conduct legal research
Unit of competency
National Code
POLPRO003
POLPRO003
State Code
AVN28
AVN28
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to define legal issues, undertake research, identify legal principles and communicate results. This includes performing prosecution duties in a professional, ethical and accountable manner that ensures public confidence in the police.This unit applies to police prosecutors undertaking legal research as part of their preparation for delivering a case.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to information management and security and safe use of information technology.Those undertaking this unit would generally work autonomously within a court/justice system environment but may be required to work under supervision at times. They will be required to conduct sophisticated research tasks and demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define legal issues
- 1.1 Analyse information to determine factual situation.
- 1.2 Evaluate information to identify legal issues requiring research.
2. Undertake research
- 2.1 Define search parameters to narrow the scope of enquiry.
- 2.2 Identify sources of law to address the identified legal issue.
- 2.3 Develop research strategies based on subject, case, legislation, instrument or other relevant search terms.
- 2.4 Implement research strategies to locate sources of law.
3. Identify legal principles
- 3.1 Interpret sources of law to facilitate critical analysis.
- 3.2 Analyse sources of law critically to distil the legal precedent and determine application to the legal issue.
- 3.3 Formulate response to the legal issue based on research.
- 3.4 Communicate responses to inform stakeholders.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS6 | POL87115 | Graduate Certificate In Police Prosecution | Qualification |
| BMD6 | POL87125 | Graduate Certificate In Police Prosecution | Qualification |