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

POLCOV035 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and present evidence

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLCOV035 - Prepare and present evidence
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to generate records for evidentiary purposes and to participate in judicial proceedings, including claiming exemptions from the provision of information.This unit applies to those working as police officers involved in covert environments. Individuals may be tasked additional responsibilities by their jurisdiction.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to work health and safety (WHS).Those undertaking this unit would work both autonomously and within teams as required. They would be required to apply critical thinking and analysis skills to effectively prepare and present evidence. They would show adaptability and demonstrate ethical and professional policing qualities while performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to the unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Covert
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: Prepare documentation for judicial proceedings
  • Develop statements detailing own participation in operation.
  • Identify whether content of statements is relevant to judicial proceedings and is admissible as evidence.
  • Compile documentation for submission to judicial proceedings.
  • Maintain records that comply with requirements pertaining to the admissibility of evidence in a judicial proceeding.
       
Element: Give evidence in a judicial setting
  • Comply with rules of evidence in testimony to support admissibility.
  • Comply with jurisdictional court procedures to support judicial outcomes.
  • Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
       
Element: Claim public interest immunity
  • Identify situations that fall within the ambit of public interest immunity to mitigate risks.
  • Advise judicial stakeholders prior to the commencement of proceedings of aspects that may be subject to public interest immunity argument.
  • Communicate intention to claim public interest immunity within judicial proceedings.
       
Element: Prepare documentation for judicial proceedings
  • Develop statements detailing own participation in operation.
  • Identify whether content of statements is relevant to judicial proceedings and is admissible as evidence.
  • Compile documentation for submission to judicial proceedings.
  • Maintain records that comply with requirements pertaining to the admissibility of evidence in a judicial proceeding.
       
Element: Give evidence in a judicial setting
  • Comply with rules of evidence in testimony to support admissibility.
  • Comply with jurisdictional court procedures to support judicial outcomes.
  • Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
       
Element: Claim public interest immunity
  • Identify situations that fall within the ambit of public interest immunity to mitigate risks.
  • Advise judicial stakeholders prior to the commencement of proceedings of aspects that may be subject to public interest immunity argument.
  • Communicate intention to claim public interest immunity within judicial proceedings.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare documentation for judicial proceedings

1.1 Develop statements detailing own participation in operation.

1.2 Identify whether content of statements is relevant to judicial proceedings and is admissible as evidence.

1.3 Compile documentation for submission to judicial proceedings.

1.4 Maintain records that comply with requirements pertaining to the admissibility of evidence in a judicial proceeding.

2. Give evidence in a judicial setting

2.1 Comply with rules of evidence in testimony to support admissibility.

2.2 Comply with jurisdictional court procedures to support judicial outcomes.

2.3 Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner.

3. Claim public interest immunity

3.1 Identify situations that fall within the ambit of public interest immunity to mitigate risks.

3.2 Advise judicial stakeholders prior to the commencement of proceedings of aspects that may be subject to public interest immunity argument.

3.3 Communicate intention to claim public interest immunity within judicial proceedings.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

presenting evidence in court

compiling and submitting court documentation

maintaining continuity of evidence

conducting a claim for privilege

managing evidence for presentation to court proceedings

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

jurisdictional legislation, policies and procedures relating to evidence collection and presentation

judicial policies and procedures

information privacy and security

rules of evidence

public interest immunity

policies and procedures relating to claims for privilege

presentation of products in court


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare documentation for judicial proceedings

1.1 Develop statements detailing own participation in operation.

1.2 Identify whether content of statements is relevant to judicial proceedings and is admissible as evidence.

1.3 Compile documentation for submission to judicial proceedings.

1.4 Maintain records that comply with requirements pertaining to the admissibility of evidence in a judicial proceeding.

2. Give evidence in a judicial setting

2.1 Comply with rules of evidence in testimony to support admissibility.

2.2 Comply with jurisdictional court procedures to support judicial outcomes.

2.3 Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner.

3. Claim public interest immunity

3.1 Identify situations that fall within the ambit of public interest immunity to mitigate risks.

3.2 Advise judicial stakeholders prior to the commencement of proceedings of aspects that may be subject to public interest immunity argument.

3.3 Communicate intention to claim public interest immunity within judicial proceedings.

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
Develop statements detailing own participation in operation. 
Identify whether content of statements is relevant to judicial proceedings and is admissible as evidence. 
Compile documentation for submission to judicial proceedings. 
Maintain records that comply with requirements pertaining to the admissibility of evidence in a judicial proceeding. 
Comply with rules of evidence in testimony to support admissibility. 
Comply with jurisdictional court procedures to support judicial outcomes. 
Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner. 
Identify situations that fall within the ambit of public interest immunity to mitigate risks. 
Advise judicial stakeholders prior to the commencement of proceedings of aspects that may be subject to public interest immunity argument. 
Communicate intention to claim public interest immunity within judicial proceedings. 
Develop statements detailing own participation in operation. 
Identify whether content of statements is relevant to judicial proceedings and is admissible as evidence. 
Compile documentation for submission to judicial proceedings. 
Maintain records that comply with requirements pertaining to the admissibility of evidence in a judicial proceeding. 
Comply with rules of evidence in testimony to support admissibility. 
Comply with jurisdictional court procedures to support judicial outcomes. 
Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner. 
Identify situations that fall within the ambit of public interest immunity to mitigate risks. 
Advise judicial stakeholders prior to the commencement of proceedings of aspects that may be subject to public interest immunity argument. 
Communicate intention to claim public interest immunity within judicial proceedings. 

Forms

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