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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for proceedings
   • Arrangements, role and involvement in proceedings are confirmed
   • Case requirements are assessed and evidence is prepared in accordance with organisational and judicial requirements
   • All forensic evidence in proceedings is reviewed prior to presentation in court to ensure accuracy, continuity and integrity
   • Proceedings and protocols are adhered to in preparing evidence in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
   • Precedents relevant to procedures are identified to assist court proceedings as required
   • Case briefings are conducted with relevant personnel in accordance with judicial and organisational policies and procedures
2. Present evidence
   • Adherence to rules of evidence, protocols and procedures relevant to the jurisdiction is applied
   • Evidence is communicated in a clear concise and articulate manner
   • Expert evidence or opinion is provided on request in accordance with judicial requirements
   • Exhibits are presented in accordance with legal, judicial and occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements as required
3. Review court proceedings
   • Outcomes of proceedings are reviewed and where appropriate, issues are communicated to appropriate personnel in the organisation
   • Involvement in the judicial proceedings is evaluated to inform future practice

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

brief counsel collate evidence prepare statements present evidence clearly and concisely produce scientific reports research and identify precedents take notes use a computer to create edit and print documents write reports

Required Knowledge

appeals systems burden of proof conduct and operation of hearings Coroners Act Criminal Code exemptions and defences general principles of criminal liability Hearsay Rule how to prepare legal brief precedents witness statements records of evidence investigators reports media footage log books how to prepare submissions legislative requirements of presenting evidence organisational policies and procedures relating to preparation of documents and evidence and providing expert opinion points of proof procedures and protocols in different judicialquasijudicial systems qualifications and experience required of expert witnesses range of crimesoffences that can be committed relevant sections of Evidence Act relevant sections of legislation role of lay and expert witnesses role of legal personnel in judicialquasijudicial systems rules of evidence in different judicial or quasijudicial settings types of evidence admissible in judicialquasijudicial systems types of offences use of notes in courttribunalcommission

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to prepare forensic evidence statements and submissions brief counsel utilising the full and detailed evidence to hand prepare and present comprehensive and accurate legal briefs Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed onthejob or in a simulated work environment Specific resources for assessment There are no specific resource requirements for this unit
Method of assessment	In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions

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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.
Evidence may include:	Case files Court documents Exhibits Expert reports Notes Photographs Statements Visual aid (audio, visual, physical)
Protocols may include:	Forms of address Standards of attire
Court proceedings may include:	Judicial and quasi-judicial tribunals Rules of court

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