This unit describes the skills required to deal with court exhibits and documents tendered to the court. It includes the handling and security of exhibits and documents and completing the necessary documentation.

This unit applies to those working within the court system operating under procedures set by the court.

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 set by the court.

Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently, with occasional supervisory responsibilities. They would perform routine tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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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. Follow procedures to handle exhibits and documents	1.1 Receive, record and secure exhibits and documents. 1.2 Pass exhibits and documents for examination as directed by the court. 1.3 Handle hazardous exhibits and documents using safety procedures and personal protective equipment. 1.4 Complete court documentation relating to exhibits and documents.
2. Process exhibits and documents	2.1 Check court registry for exhibits and documents tendered by the parties and complete administrative requirements. 2.2 Store and secure exhibits and documents. 2.3 Deliver exhibits and documents to court when required. 2.4 Implement administrative arrangements for tendered documents in accordance with the outcomes of the court process.

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 one occasion.

applying legislation, rules, practices and procedures relating to working in a court environment

explaining procedures and the correct use of personal protective equipment to those handling potentially hazardous exhibits and documents

completing court forms, documentation and administrative requirements

recording trial and courtroom numbers, marking/tagging exhibits

responding to contingencies

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.

legislative requirements, court procedures and protocols

documentary and administrative requirements

procedures relating to WHS and handling potentially hazardous exhibits and documents

Assessment of this unit requires evidence gathered over time in a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the diverse conditions likely to be encountered when handling exhibits and documents.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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. Follow procedures to handle exhibits and documents	1.1 Receive, record and secure exhibits and documents. 1.2 Pass exhibits and documents for examination as directed by the court. 1.3 Handle hazardous exhibits and documents using safety procedures and personal protective equipment. 1.4 Complete court documentation relating to exhibits and documents.
2. Process exhibits and documents	2.1 Check court registry for exhibits and documents tendered by the parties and complete administrative requirements. 2.2 Store and secure exhibits and documents. 2.3 Deliver exhibits and documents to court when required. 2.4 Implement administrative arrangements for tendered documents in accordance with the outcomes of the court process.

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 one occasion.

applying legislation, rules, practices and procedures relating to working in a court environment

explaining procedures and the correct use of personal protective equipment to those handling potentially hazardous exhibits and documents

completing court forms, documentation and administrative requirements

recording trial and courtroom numbers, marking/tagging exhibits

responding to contingencies

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.

legislative requirements, court procedures and protocols

documentary and administrative requirements

procedures relating to WHS and handling potentially hazardous exhibits and documents

Assessment of this unit requires evidence gathered over time in a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the diverse conditions likely to be encountered when handling exhibits and documents.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Receive, record and secure exhibits and documents.
Pass exhibits and documents for examination as directed by the court.
Handle hazardous exhibits and documents using safety procedures and personal protective equipment.
Complete court documentation relating to exhibits and documents.
Check court registry for exhibits and documents tendered by the parties and complete administrative requirements.
Store and secure exhibits and documents.
Deliver exhibits and documents to court when required.
Implement administrative arrangements for tendered documents in accordance with the outcomes of the court process.
Receive, record and secure exhibits and documents.
Pass exhibits and documents for examination as directed by the court.
Handle hazardous exhibits and documents using safety procedures and personal protective equipment.
Complete court documentation relating to exhibits and documents.
Check court registry for exhibits and documents tendered by the parties and complete administrative requirements.
Store and secure exhibits and documents.
Deliver exhibits and documents to court when required.
Implement administrative arrangements for tendered documents in accordance with the outcomes of the court process.

Assessment Cover Sheet

PSPCRT004 - Handle exhibits and documents tendered

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PSPCRT004 - Handle exhibits and documents tendered

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