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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for the trial
  2. Undertake prosecution role in trial
  3. Complete post-trial administrative tasks

Required Skills

Required skills

acting in an advocacy role

directing the case for the prosecution

planning and organising case materialsarguments

presenting argument for the prosecution

researching case materials and notes

Literacy skills used for

completing trial related documentsreports

reading and interpreting statements and courtroom documents

researching legal information

Numeracy skills used for

calculating additional penalties

Required knowledge

advocacy techniques that contribute to successful presentation of prosecution case

courtroom etiquette

courtroom procedures for

addressing the bench and opposing counsel

proposing and responding to objections

trial processes

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

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

effectively present the prosecution case

Assessment must confirm knowledge of

trial processes

advocacy techniques that contribute to successful presentation of prosecution case

courtroom procedures for

addressing the bench and opposing counsel

proposing and responding to objections

courtroom etiquette

law relevant to case and court procedure

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment

Resources may include

case studies to use for roleplays

simulated environment including court court staff defence counsel witnesses and exhibits

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

questions

roleplays

demonstration of courtroom skills

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification

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.

Information required for the trial may include:

aids to proof

aspects of law related to the trial

certificates/reports, such as accuracy of measuring devices

criminal records (up to time of trial)

exhibits (location, relevance to allegations)

full briefs/statements.

Objections may be proposed when questions are:

ambiguous

complex

duplicitous

intimidating

leading

poorly phrased

lacking relevance

repetitive.

Advocacy techniques may include:

courtroom etiquette

deportment

developing and presenting a logical and concise argument supported in fact, law and evidence

effectively highlighting strengths in the prosecution case

effectively minimising strengths in the defence case

public speaking skills

utilising prosecution and defence witness effectively to obtain supporting evidence.

Public speaking may incorporate:

manner of presentation appropriate to the task being performed

personal appearance

tone and volume of speech

use of appropriate language.

Courtroom etiquette may include:

courtesy when dealing with court staff

respect for bench and opposing counsel.

Matters may include:

arranging witness fees

clearing exhibits

completing documentation/reports as required

instituting appeal proceedings

notifying witness and any other appropriate parties of court outcomes.