Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CHCADV003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Represent clients in court

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCADV003 - Represent clients in court
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adequately support and represent clients as they work through the court or tribunal process.This unit applies to workers at any level in community services or advocacy settings who are responsible for providing formal advocacy services to clients in this capacity.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Performance criteria specify the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element
       
Element: Prepare for court
  • Communicate with client to ensure representation is based on needs and is relevant
  • Inform client of court processes and clarify roles and responsibilities
  • Follow appropriate court preparation procedures and format in line with organisation requirements
  • Liaise and brief solicitor or legal representative at all stages of court or tribunal process
  • Check files and relevant paperwork and update for accuracy
  • Deliver relevant and appropriate legal notice/s with adequate time allowed prior to court appearance
       
Element: Represent client in court
  • Observe appropriate court dress, grooming and etiquette and professional attitude
  • Answer questions and present facts clearly, concisely, confidently and accurately
       
Element: Follow up court appearance according to organisation procedures
  • Prepare accurate records, reports and updates resulting from the court appearance
  • Undertake appropriate debriefing with client, colleagues, supervisor and/or solicitor
  • Discuss and confirm with solicitor, supervisor and/or colleagues a process for monitoring any actions during the period of adjustment following the court or tribunal appearance
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria specify the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Prepare for court

1.1 Communicate with client to ensure representation is based on needs and is relevant

1.2 Inform client of court processes and clarify roles and responsibilities

1.3 Follow appropriate court preparation procedures and format in line with organisation requirements

1.4 Liaise and brief solicitor or legal representative at all stages of court or tribunal process

1.5 Check files and relevant paperwork and update for accuracy

1.6 Deliver relevant and appropriate legal notice/s with adequate time allowed prior to court appearance

2. Represent client in court

2.1 Observe appropriate court dress, grooming and etiquette and professional attitude

2.2 Answer questions and present facts clearly, concisely, confidently and accurately

3. Follow up court appearance according to organisation procedures

3.1 Prepare accurate records, reports and updates resulting from the court appearance

3.2 Undertake appropriate debriefing with client, colleagues, supervisor and/or solicitor

3.3 Discuss and confirm with solicitor, supervisor and/or colleagues a process for monitoring any actions during the period of adjustment following the court or tribunal appearance

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria specify the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Prepare for court

1.1 Communicate with client to ensure representation is based on needs and is relevant

1.2 Inform client of court processes and clarify roles and responsibilities

1.3 Follow appropriate court preparation procedures and format in line with organisation requirements

1.4 Liaise and brief solicitor or legal representative at all stages of court or tribunal process

1.5 Check files and relevant paperwork and update for accuracy

1.6 Deliver relevant and appropriate legal notice/s with adequate time allowed prior to court appearance

2. Represent client in court

2.1 Observe appropriate court dress, grooming and etiquette and professional attitude

2.2 Answer questions and present facts clearly, concisely, confidently and accurately

3. Follow up court appearance according to organisation procedures

3.1 Prepare accurate records, reports and updates resulting from the court appearance

3.2 Undertake appropriate debriefing with client, colleagues, supervisor and/or solicitor

3.3 Discuss and confirm with solicitor, supervisor and/or colleagues a process for monitoring any actions during the period of adjustment following the court or tribunal appearance

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
Communicate with client to ensure representation is based on needs and is relevant 
Inform client of court processes and clarify roles and responsibilities 
Follow appropriate court preparation procedures and format in line with organisation requirements 
Liaise and brief solicitor or legal representative at all stages of court or tribunal process 
Check files and relevant paperwork and update for accuracy 
Deliver relevant and appropriate legal notice/s with adequate time allowed prior to court appearance 
Observe appropriate court dress, grooming and etiquette and professional attitude 
Answer questions and present facts clearly, concisely, confidently and accurately 
Prepare accurate records, reports and updates resulting from the court appearance 
Undertake appropriate debriefing with client, colleagues, supervisor and/or solicitor 
Discuss and confirm with solicitor, supervisor and/or colleagues a process for monitoring any actions during the period of adjustment following the court or tribunal appearance 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CHCADV003 - Represent clients in court
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Assessment Record Sheet

CHCADV003 - Represent clients in court

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