List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare information | 1.1 Determine the purpose and terms of formal inquiries and consider these in the selection of information to ensure relevance. 1.2 Use a range of reliable and authorised sources of information in compiling reports. 1.3 Collect and verify all relevant information for currency and accuracy. 1.4 Identify and notify people required as witnesses or to provide evidence, of the inquiry and their need to attend. |
2. Present information | 2.1 Follow the procedures and directions of the inquiry precisely and accurately. 2.2 Present information in a format that complies with rules of evidence and the purpose and terms of reference of the inquiry. 2.3 Present information that is clear, specific, relevant and factual. 2.4 Ensure personal presentation, manner and language are consistent with the protocol of a formal inquiry. 2.5 Use correct forms of address and observe formal protocol. |
3. Review and report | 3.1 Check draft reports, remove all unnecessary material and edit content to meet the standards of the inquiry. 3.2 Check that reports contain all relevant and valid information and are factual, complete and objective. 3.3 Make recommendations that are unambiguous, and consistent with the evidence and the constraints. 3.4 Use language style and presentation appropriate for a formal legal document. 3.5 Provide reports using the range of technology and media suitable and recommended for the context. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.
applying appropriate written and oral communication techniques to workplace situations
researching and analysing information and extracting the important points
reading and summarising complex legal documents
checking and confirming with reliable sources inside and outside the organisation the accuracy and relevance of information
sorting information into a logical pattern and determining the relevance and priority of the information
making conclusions that are clearly based on the information
providing information in the correct format, language and form required by the judicial agency and consistent with the organisation’s reporting standards
presenting written material in the range of media used in the workplace, including information technology software (i.e. word processing packages)
recognising the urgency and high risk components of specific reports
handling and storing information securely and safely
using the organisation’s information management system
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
organisation’s policies, procedures, guidelines and practices regarding interviewing and recording
organisation’s environmental and sustainability practices
protocols and procedures for communicating in writing with others
types of reports required in the justice system for the management of offenders
sentencing conditions and requirements, including compliance and breaches of conditions
reporting requirements
rules of evidence
security of information, freedom of information and confidentiality of information
relevant cultural practices within the organisation and community
identification of discriminative language
technical and professional language used in the government and community safety sectors
legislation and statutory obligations of reporting in your state or territory justice system, including legal requirements of your role and responsibilities
Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when reporting to a formal inquiry, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.