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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for content of matter to be heard
   • Check court roster to identify jurisdiction, presiding officials and status of case.
   • Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts, including information specific to the case or jurisdiction.
2. Prepare for audio and/or visual recording
   • Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling.
   • Document recording details.
   • Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes.
   • Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information.
   • Ensure special requirements for relief recorders are included in preparations.
3. Undertake audio and/or visual recording of proceedings
   • Operate recording equipment to achieve high-quality recording.
   • Maintain court protocol, particularly while dealing with legal representatives and responding to queries regarding the transcript.
   • Clarify proceedings during adjournments.
   • Advise supervisor when court is completed or adjourned.
   • Process and secure recorded material in readiness for handover.
   • Transfer audio materials to court reporters.
4. Prepare for content of matter to be heard
   • Check court roster to identify jurisdiction, presiding officials and status of case.
   • Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts, including information specific to the case or jurisdiction.
5. Prepare for audio and/or visual recording
   • Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling.
   • Document recording details.
   • Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes.
   • Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information.
   • Ensure special requirements for relief recorders are included in preparations.
6. Undertake audio and/or visual recording of proceedings
   • Operate recording equipment to achieve high-quality recording.
   • Maintain court protocol, particularly while dealing with legal representatives and responding to queries regarding the transcript.
   • Clarify proceedings during adjournments.
   • Advise supervisor when court is completed or adjourned.
   • Process and secure recorded material in readiness for handover.
   • Transfer audio materials to court reporters.

Performance Evidence

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.

managing a large personal workload

working under pressure

meeting required deadlines

reading and interpreting legislation, regulations and policies

monitoring proceedings in two or more types of courts

communicating orally with a diverse range of people

making clear announcements

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Knowledge Evidence

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.

legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and practice relating to audio/visual recordings of court proceedings

structure, roles, functions, procedures and protocols of courts

principles of judicial independence

public sector legislation, including WHS and environment, in the context of audio and/or visual recording of court proceedings

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