Required skills

initiative and enterprise skills to apply

legislation rules practices and procedures relating to working in a court environment and handling potentially hazardous exhibits

procedures relating to public sector legislation such as OHS procedures relating to working in a court environment and handling potentially hazardous exhibits and documents

communication skills to ensure persons handling hazardous exhibits understand procedures and the need for personal protective equipment

literacy and numeracy skills to

keep accurate records

complete court forms documentation and administrative requirements

record trial and courtroom numbers and mark or tag exhibits accurately

interpersonal skills to respond to diversity including gender and disability

problemsolving skills in response to contingencies

Required knowledge

legislative requirements relating to exhibits and documents

court procedures and protocols relating to exhibits and documents

organisational policy and procedures relating to exhibits and documents

documentary and administrative requirements relating to exhibits and documents

procedures for handling hazardous exhibits

equal employment opportunity principles

equity and diversity principles

working ethically

public sector legislation such as OHS and environment in the context of working in a court environment and handling potentially hazardous exhibits

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

handle tendered court exhibits and documents in compliance with organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements

apply appropriate procedures to ensure security of exhibits and documents

apply appropriate procedures when dealing with hazardous exhibits to ensure safety of self others and the workplace

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated by handling exhibits and documents tendered in a range of contexts 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 dealing with exhibits and documents tendered including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to handling exhibits and documents tendered

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when dealing with exhibits and documents

Guidance information for assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

oral questioning about relevant legislation acting ethically and applying processes

observation of the candidate in a range of contexts to ensure achievement of the unit outcomes

feedback from peers andor 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

Exhibits may include:

Documents may include:

Secured exhibits and documents:

Exhibits passed may include:

Hazardous exhibits and documents may include:

Court documentation may include:

Documents tendered by the parties may include: