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PSPCRT403C
Handle exhibits and documents tendered

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


The task of handling exhibits and documents may be undertaken in a court or secure premises by authorised court officials according to legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures.

This unit covers the ability 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 court documentation.

In practice, handling exhibits and tendered documents may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities, such as acting ethically, complying with legislation and applying government processes.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-Requisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

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 and/or 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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.

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

problem-solving 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 range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Exhibits may include:

summonsed exhibits

exhibits tendered during trial

exhibits not to be tendered immediately and marked for identification

Documents may include:

answers to subpoena

court documentation

documents created in court

documents and items marked for identification but not tendered for exhibits

documentary evidence

Secured exhibits and documents:

may include those:

in locked courtroom

locked in court exhibit and document room

separated from other exhibits and documents and clearly identified with the name of the trial

in registry

in transit

may be:

during hearings and short adjournments

overnight

while awaiting trial

at trial conclusion

Exhibits passed may include:

between presiding official, bar table and witness box

to jury

to witness in witness room

Hazardous exhibits and documents may include:

biological fluids

other biological items

stained items

weapons

Court documentation may include:

exhibit lists

receipts

endorsements

electronic records

file index

Documents tendered by the parties may include:

Crown papers

witness statements

medical records

materials tendered in answer to a subpoena

written evidence

audio-visual material

electronic storage devices

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
Exhibits and documents are received and recorded according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 
Court exhibits and documents are secured according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 
Exhibits and documents are passed for examination as required at the direction of the court, according to standard operating procedures. 
Hazardous exhibitsand documents are handled by self and others using procedures and personal protective equipment according to organisational safety requirements. 
Court documentation relating to exhibits and documents is completed in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy, procedures and timelines. 
Court registry is checked for exhibits and documents tendered by the parties and administrative requirements are completed according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 
Exhibits and documents are stored appropriately and accurately, and are secured according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 
When required, exhibits and documents are delivered to court according to organisational policy and procedures and legislative requirements. 
Administrative arrangements for tendered documents are implemented in accordance with the outcomes of the court process. 

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