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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for content of matter to be heard.
  2. Prepare for audio/visual recording.
  3. Undertake audio/visual recording of proceedings.

Required Skills

Required skills

selfmanagement skills to

manage a large volume of work

work effectively under pressure

meet required deadlines

initiative and enterprise skills to apply OHS and environmental legislation regulations and policies to audio recordings of court proceedings

literacy skills to read and interpret legislation regulations and policies

organisational and planning skills to monitor proceedings in a range of courts

technology skills to

operate recording equipment

produce highquality transcriptions of audio recordings with the required speed and accuracy

set up and operate portable audiorecording equipment

undertake highquality audiovisual recordings of court proceedings

communication skills to

deal effectively with a diverse range of people

make clear announcements

interpersonal skills to respond to diversity including gender and disability

Required knowledge

legislation regulations policies procedures and practice relating to audiovisual recordings of court proceedings

structure roles and functions of courts

court administration structure

principles of judicial independence

court procedures and protocols

English language grammar and punctuation

equal employment opportunity principles

equity and diversity principles

ethical standards in the workplace and how they are applied

public sector legislation such as OHS and environment in the context of audiovisual recording of court proceedings

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

Competency must be demonstrated in preparing for content of the matter to be heard preparing for audiovisual recording and recording the proceedings

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

locate and interpret information relevant to jurisdiction presiding officials and case

operate equipment and resources necessary for effective audio recording

record and monitor information to produce accurate transcript of court proceedings

apply formatting and style to transcript

comply with organisational and legislative procedures and protocols

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated by producing audio recordings on a range of occasions over time according to organisational policy and procedures

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 audio recording court proceedings including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to audiovisual recordings of court proceedings

access to a live courtroom

court audiovisual recording equipment

court transcription technology

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when audiovisual recording court proceedings

Guidance information for assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

oral questioning about relevant legislation acting ethically organisational requirements and applying processes

observation of the candidate in a range of contexts to ensure achievement of the unit outcomes

feedback from peers andor 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


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, 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.

Jurisdiction may include:

types of matters that can be heard in that court

parties that have standing

Presiding officials may include:

single judge, master or commissioner

full bench

Status of case may include:

new case

part-heard

appeal

Information may include:

style book information for the jurisdiction

day of case

page number

Case may be:

civil

criminal

trial

appeal

Resources may include:

sufficient tapes and paperwork

monitor manual

Set up may include:

suitable number and placement of microphones

portable recording equipment

Equipment may be audio/visual and include:

microphones, including monitoring microphones

leads

digital or analogue recording equipment

headphones

Relevant information in court file may include:

correct spelling, particularly of unusual words

file numbers

Special requirements may include:

drawing up a plan of the court

identifying counsel at particular microphones

checking whether opening addresses need to be typed

obtaining names of witnesses

if appeal, copies of lists of authorities and any reports

Maintaining a high-quality recording may include:

checking, using headphones plugged into the jack

going into court and repositioning microphones

isolating channels periodically to ensure all speakers are clearly audible

checking the master tape

Monitoring includes:

ensuring accurate and comprehensive information for audio typing, including:

announcing names through the monitor microphone

completing monitor sheet with spellings of names and places

maintaining running sheet and master logs

clearly indicating where openings and/or addresses start

clear indication and time when a judgement or ruling starts

Processed tapes may include:

all tapes or remaining tapes returned to the office

tapes logged into the electronic file management system