Required skills

language skills to apply English language grammar and punctuation appropriately

initiative and enterprise skills to apply

legislation regulations and policies relating to audio recordings of complex court proceedings

procedures relating to public sector legislation such as OHS and environment in the context of audio recording complex court proceedings

technical skills to

produce highquality audiovisual recording

monitor proceedings in a range of courts

selfmanagement skills to

manage a large volume of work

work effectively under pressure

timemanagement skills to meet required deadlines

technology skills to

set up and operate portable audiorecording equipment

production of highquality transcriptions of audio recordings with the required speed and accuracy words per minute depending on jurisdiction with accuracy

communication skills to

deal effectively with a diverse range of people

obtain clarification of proceedings if necessary

respond to queries about transcript in court

literacy skills to gather and analyse information

interpersonal skills to respond to diversity including gender and disability

Required knowledge

legislation regulations policies procedures and practice relating to audio recordings of complex court proceedings

structure roles and functions of courts

courts administration structure

principles of judicial independence

court procedures and protocols

legal terms and abbreviations

general knowledge of places and terms

equal employment opportunity principles

equity and diversity principles

working ethically

public sector legislation such as OHS and environment in the context of audio recording complex court proceedings

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

locate and interpret appropriate information relevant to jurisdiction judiciary and case

operate equipment and resources necessary for effective audio recording

record and monitor information to produce accurate transcript of complex court proceedings

apply appropriate formatting and style to transcript

comply with organisational and legislative policies procedures and protocols

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated by audio recording complex court proceedings on a range of occasions over time and according to organisational policy and procedure

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 audio recording complex court proceedings including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to audio recordings of complex court proceedings

access to a live courtroom

court audiovisual recording equipment

computer aided transcription technology

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when audio recording complex court proceedings

Guidance information for assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

oral questioning about relevant legislation acting ethically and applying processes

observation of the candidate responding to 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

Jurisdiction may include:

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Information may include:

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Special requirements may include:

Maintaining high-quality recording may include:

Monitoring includes:

Processed may include: