Diploma of Government (Court Services)

This specialist qualification covers the competencies required by Court Officers, Sheriff's Officers, Bailiffs or Marshals. There are two streams catered for within the qualification - the management of court services and court compliance for those who have supervisory responsibilities for a small team, carry out the directions of the court and ensure a secure and efficient environment in which the court can function. There are five core units in common plus separate requirements for each stream. Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance. Where a free choice of Electives is possible in the qualification packaging rules, electives may also be drawn from other Training Packages to reflect the work context and career plans of the individual.


Subjects

11 units of competency are required for this qualification:

4 core units

7 elective units

Choose 7 elective units from the list below:

1 unit from Group A

a minimum of 2 units from Group D or E

remaining units from Group F or from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course

Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.

All elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher, unless otherwise stated.

** For this qualification, a maximum of 1 unit from Certificate IV level may be used.

Core Units

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Promote the values and ethos of public service

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Develop client services

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Promote diversity

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Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

Group A Elective Units

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Contribute to workplace safety

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Monitor and maintain workplace safety

Group B Elective Unit (Court compliance)

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Undertake research and analysis

Group C Elective Unit (Management of court services)

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Manage court practice and process

Group D Elective Units (Management of court services)

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Perform court duties

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Manage jurors

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Execute process

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Carry out possessions and evictions

Group E Elective Unit (Court compliance)

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Perform court duties

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Manage jurors

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Undertake senior court listing activities

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Perform quasijudicial functions

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Record complex court proceedings

Group F Elective Unit (Court compliance)

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Build and maintain community relationships

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Undertake negotiations

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Manage conflict

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Monitor and maintain workplace safety

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Manage conflict through negotiation

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Determine response to security risk

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Facilitate workplace briefing and debriefing processes

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Navigate in urban and rural environments

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Maintain police operational safety

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Manage persons in care or custody

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Confiscate assets

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Manage intelligence information processes

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Drive vehicles under operational conditions


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Employability Skills

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