Required skills

communication skills to

follow and interpret instructions

provide clear and specific instructions about information required

literacy skills to

follow complex legal procedures

consider aspects of context purpose and audience when generating and formatting texts

edit and proofread to ensure

clarity of meaning and conformity to enterprise requirements

accuracy and consistency of information

numeracy skills to collate and present data graphs and annotated references

problemsolving skills to use processes flexibly and interchangeably

technology skills to use a range of software applications

organisational skills to select and apply the procedures and strategies needed to perform a range of tasks within designated timelines

Required knowledge

application of organisations policies and procedures in relation to precedent design

developing and testing templates

accepted codes of practice relevant to the workplace including those relating to

privacy and confidentiality

use of company property

duty of care

ethical behaviour

nondiscriminatory practice

conflict of interest

compliance with reasonable direction

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

ensure that confidentiality and security of information are maintained

produce and present accurate documents that conform to specified standards within agreed timelines

use advanced functions of at least one software package or integrate functions of at least two software packages in document production

apply knowledge of relevant legislation rules regulations codes of practice and research resources

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

the internet

an actual workplace or simulated environment

workplace manuals and reference materials such as company policies procedural manuals checklists sources of 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

appropriate legislation and regulations relevant to legal context

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of precedents and documents created from precedents

class assessment to produce andor amend precedents in a given timeframe

thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate where appropriate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of accepted codes of practice relevant to the workplace

completed precedentdocuments within given timeframes

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Software packages may include:

Documents may include:

Document design and structure may include:

Existing precedent documents may include:

Organisation's policies and procedures may include:

Difficulties needing management may include:

Designated person may include: