Required skills

initiative and enterprise skills to

apply legislation regulations and policies relating to the recording of court proceedings

apply procedures relating to public sector legislation such as OHS and environment in the context of court proceedings

gather and analyse case information

technology skills to

operate shorthand machine

achieve highquality recording

technical skills to

produce highquality transcriptions with the required speed and accuracy words per minute depending on jurisdiction with accuracy

represent forms and outlines in shorthand

literacy skills to edit and summarise transcripts effectively

selfmanagement skills to

manage a large volume of work

work effectively under pressure

meet required deadlines

work individually or as a member of a team

communication skills to

liaise effectively with a diverse range of people

obtain information

read back transcript

interpersonal skills to respond to diversity including gender and disability

Required knowledge

legislation regulations policies procedures and guidelines relating to the recording of court proceedings

administrative requirements of court reporting

structure roles and functions of courts

commonwealth state and territory court systems

courts administration structure

principles of judicial independence

proceedings in a range of courts and the related legislation such as Acts dealing with

road traffic

summary offences

young offenders

court practices procedure and protocols

legal terminology

computerbased registry systems

formats that interface with litigation support products

software programs that support electronic archiving and retrieval of transcript

legal terms and abbreviations

general knowledge of places and terms

English language spelling punctuation and grammar

equal employment opportunity principles

equity and diversity principles

working ethically

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

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

locate and interpret appropriate information relevant to jurisdiction judiciary and case

operate equipment and resources necessary for effective recording

record information to produce accurate transcript of court proceedings

apply appropriate formatting and style to transcript

comply with organisational and legislative procedures and protocols

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated by recording court proceedings on a range of occasions 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 recording court proceedings including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to recording court proceedings

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

Guidance information for assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

oral questioning about relevant legislation acting ethically and applying processes

observation of the candidate responding to 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

Jurisdiction includes:

Number of judiciary may include:

Status of case may include:

Cases may include:

Terms may include:

Court arrangements may include:

Equipment may include:

Liaison may be with:

Relevant information may depend on:

Commencement procedures may include:

Creating accurate transcripts:

Read back may include: