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. Identify applicable statute law | 1.1 Apply principal rules governing the interpretation of statutes. 1.2 Analyse statutes to identify components applicable to the situation at hand. |
2. Apply statute law | 2.1 Use information on the creation, amendment and interpretation of laws to assist in identifying applicable bills, Acts and subordinate legislation. 2.2 Use the interpretation Act in accordance with its purpose. 2.3 Interpret and apply statutes in accordance with precedents, rulings and Commissioner’s practices. 2.4 Use explanatory statements to assist in determining the intent of Parliament when interpreting complex statutes that apply to particular situations. 2.5 Make reference to relevant case law and other extraneous material as required. 2.6 Complete records that cite applicable statute law using commonly accepted practices and abbreviations. |
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.
searching for and identifying applicable statute laws, rulings, precedents and Commissioner’s practices
reading, analysing and interpreting complex, formal documents, including legislation, regulations, explanatory statements, rulings and Commissioner’s practices and applying them to work situations
communicating with others involving exchanges of complex oral and written information
using technology to access applicable statutes and record outcomes
applying environmental, sustainability and work health and safety procedures to administrative and IT-related work
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.
law-making processes in Australia
structure and components of an Act
primary and secondary sources of law
principal rules governing the interpretation of statute law
the doctrine of precedent
purpose and use of Interpretation Act
abbreviations and commonly accepted practices used in citing statute law
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.