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

PSPCRT001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Audio record court proceedings

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPCRT001 - Audio record court proceedings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to prepare, set up, record and rectify any issues in relation to the audio recording of court proceedings.This unit applies to those working within the law court system and is applicable across a wide range of court environments.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 WHS and those set by the court.Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently. They would perform routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment of this unit requires evidence gathered over time in a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the diverse conditions likely to be encountered when recording court proceedings.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Courts
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 for content of matter to be heard
  • Check court roster to identify jurisdiction, presiding officials and status of case.
  • Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts, including information specific to the case or jurisdiction.
       
Element: Prepare for audio and/or visual recording
  • Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling.
  • Document recording details.
  • Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes.
  • Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information.
  • Ensure special requirements for relief recorders are included in preparations.
       
Element: Undertake audio and/or visual recording of proceedings
  • Operate recording equipment to achieve high-quality recording.
  • Maintain court protocol, particularly while dealing with legal representatives and responding to queries regarding the transcript.
  • Clarify proceedings during adjournments.
  • Advise supervisor when court is completed or adjourned.
  • Process and secure recorded material in readiness for handover.
  • Transfer audio materials to court reporters.
       
Element: Prepare for content of matter to be heard
  • Check court roster to identify jurisdiction, presiding officials and status of case.
  • Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts, including information specific to the case or jurisdiction.
       
Element: Prepare for audio and/or visual recording
  • Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling.
  • Document recording details.
  • Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes.
  • Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information.
  • Ensure special requirements for relief recorders are included in preparations.
       
Element: Undertake audio and/or visual recording of proceedings
  • Operate recording equipment to achieve high-quality recording.
  • Maintain court protocol, particularly while dealing with legal representatives and responding to queries regarding the transcript.
  • Clarify proceedings during adjournments.
  • Advise supervisor when court is completed or adjourned.
  • Process and secure recorded material in readiness for handover.
  • Transfer audio materials to court reporters.
       


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 for content of matter to be heard

1.1 Check court roster to identify jurisdiction, presiding officials and status of case.

1.2 Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts, including information specific to the case or jurisdiction.

2. Prepare for audio and/or visual recording

2.1 Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling.

2.2 Document recording details.

2.3 Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes.

2.4 Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information.

2.5 Ensure special requirements for relief recorders are included in preparations.

3. Undertake audio and/or visual recording of proceedings

3.1 Operate recording equipment to achieve high-quality recording.

3.2 Maintain court protocol, particularly while dealing with legal representatives and responding to queries regarding the transcript.

3.3 Clarify proceedings during adjournments.

3.4 Advise supervisor when court is completed or adjourned.

3.5 Process and secure recorded material in readiness for handover.

3.6 Transfer audio materials to court reporters.

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.

managing a large personal workload

working under pressure

meeting required deadlines

reading and interpreting legislation, regulations and policies

monitoring proceedings in two or more types of courts

communicating orally with a diverse range of people

making clear announcements

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.

legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and practice relating to audio/visual recordings of court proceedings

structure, roles, functions, procedures and protocols of courts

principles of judicial independence

public sector legislation, including WHS and environment, in the context of audio and/or visual recording of court proceedings

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 for content of matter to be heard

1.1 Check court roster to identify jurisdiction, presiding officials and status of case.

1.2 Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts, including information specific to the case or jurisdiction.

2. Prepare for audio and/or visual recording

2.1 Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling.

2.2 Document recording details.

2.3 Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes.

2.4 Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information.

2.5 Ensure special requirements for relief recorders are included in preparations.

3. Undertake audio and/or visual recording of proceedings

3.1 Operate recording equipment to achieve high-quality recording.

3.2 Maintain court protocol, particularly while dealing with legal representatives and responding to queries regarding the transcript.

3.3 Clarify proceedings during adjournments.

3.4 Advise supervisor when court is completed or adjourned.

3.5 Process and secure recorded material in readiness for handover.

3.6 Transfer audio materials to court reporters.

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
Check court roster to identify jurisdiction, presiding officials and status of case. 
Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts, including information specific to the case or jurisdiction. 
Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling. 
Document recording details. 
Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes. 
Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information. 
Ensure special requirements for relief recorders are included in preparations. 
Operate recording equipment to achieve high-quality recording. 
Maintain court protocol, particularly while dealing with legal representatives and responding to queries regarding the transcript. 
Clarify proceedings during adjournments. 
Advise supervisor when court is completed or adjourned. 
Process and secure recorded material in readiness for handover. 
Transfer audio materials to court reporters. 
Check court roster to identify jurisdiction, presiding officials and status of case. 
Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts, including information specific to the case or jurisdiction. 
Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling. 
Document recording details. 
Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes. 
Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information. 
Ensure special requirements for relief recorders are included in preparations. 
Operate recording equipment to achieve high-quality recording. 
Maintain court protocol, particularly while dealing with legal representatives and responding to queries regarding the transcript. 
Clarify proceedings during adjournments. 
Advise supervisor when court is completed or adjourned. 
Process and secure recorded material in readiness for handover. 
Transfer audio materials to court reporters. 

Forms

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