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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare material for court hearings
   • Full and detailed evidence is collected and collated to ensure all aspects are covered.
   • Court proceedings and protocols are adhered to in accordance with jurisdiction involved.
   • A solicitor's brief is prepared, where required, that identifies all relevant facts, sections of appropriate legislation and detailed evidence.
   • A submission is prepared that supports and protects council's position and interests.
2. Prepare staff for court hearings
   • Briefings are held with solicitor and industrial officer as required.
   • Arrangements are made to ensure relevant employees are available for access and information.
   • Any negotiation parameters are clearly identified prior to court process.
   • Employees involved in the court process on council behalf are briefed.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

brief writing coherent structure that shows connections between facts adapting spoken language to present a summary of facts and law points to employees solicitor or industrial officer locating relevant sections and reading and interpreting legislation

Required Knowledge

specialised legal terminology court proceedings and protocols relevant litigation relevant council procedures relevant legislation

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Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	Court protocols are adhered to Solicitors brief is prepared Employee briefing is conducted Materials for court are prepared Negotiation parameters are identified
Context of assessment	On the job or in a simulated work environment
Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units	Prerequisite units nil Corequisite units nil
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are suggested observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance	Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables
Resource implications	Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources information on court requirements and protocols materials to be used for court copies of relevant legislation governing the offences resources to be used as evidence including reports photos surveys minutes of meetings relevant documents and examples of relevant solicitors briefs

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Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Litigation may include:	breaches of parking dog act health litter fire prevention planning and building environmental damages summary offences off-road vehicles industrial.
Evidence may include:	reports photos surveys minutes of meetings relevant documents.
Solicitor's brief may include:	use by council or solicitor.
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