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

PSPCRT012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Audio record complex court proceedings

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency PSPCRT012 - Audio record complex court proceedings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to produce recordings and monitor information in courts, including more complex, difficult or unusual proceedings. The unit includes preparing for complex hearings, preparing audio/visual recording equipment and recording complex proceedings.This unit applies to those working within the court system operating under procedures set by the court.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 set by the court.Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently with occasional supervisory responsibilities. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar 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 audio 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 complex hearings
  • Examine court roster and cause list to identify jurisdiction, number of judiciary and status of case.
  • Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts including information specific to the case or jurisdiction.
  • Check resources and allow sufficient time to set up before proceedings begin.
  • Ensure special requirements for relief recorders and standby equipment have been implemented.
       
Element: Prepare for audio and/or visual recording
  • Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling.
  • Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes.
  • Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information.
       
Element: Undertake audio and/or visual recording of complex proceedings
  • Operate and monitor recording equipment to achieve and maintain high-quality recording.
  • Maintain court protocols, 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 audio materials in readiness for handover.
  • Transfer audio materials to court reporters.
       
Element: Prepare for complex hearings
  • Examine court roster and cause list to identify jurisdiction, number of judiciary and status of case.
  • Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts including information specific to the case or jurisdiction.
  • Check resources and allow sufficient time to set up before proceedings begin.
  • Ensure special requirements for relief recorders and standby equipment have been implemented.
       
Element: Prepare for audio and/or visual recording
  • Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling.
  • Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes.
  • Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information.
       
Element: Undertake audio and/or visual recording of complex proceedings
  • Operate and monitor recording equipment to achieve and maintain high-quality recording.
  • Maintain court protocols, 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 audio materials 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 complex hearings

1.1 Examine court roster and cause list to identify jurisdiction, number of judiciary and status of case.

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

1.3 Check resources and allow sufficient time to set up before proceedings begin.

1.4 Ensure special requirements for relief recorders and standby equipment have been implemented.

2. Prepare for audio and/or visual recording

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

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

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

3. Undertake audio and/or visual recording of complex proceedings

3.1 Operate and monitor recording equipment to achieve and maintain high-quality recording.

3.2 Maintain court protocols, 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 audio materials 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.

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to audio recordings of complex court proceedings

producing high-quality audio/visual recording

monitoring proceedings in two or more types of courts

managing a large personal workload

working effectively under pressure using time-management skills

setting up and operating portable audio-recording equipment

producing high-quality transcripts of audio recordings with 99% accuracy at a speed of up to 120 words per minute depending on jurisdiction

dealing effectively with a diverse range of people

obtaining clarification of proceedings if necessary

responding to queries about transcript in court

gathering and analysing information

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 recordings of complex court proceedings

procedures relating to public sector legislation, including WHS and environment, in the context of audio recording complex court proceedings

roles and functions of courts

courts administration structure

principles of judicial independence

court procedures and protocols

legal terms and abbreviations

general knowledge of places and terms

English language, spelling, punctuation and grammar


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 complex hearings

1.1 Examine court roster and cause list to identify jurisdiction, number of judiciary and status of case.

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

1.3 Check resources and allow sufficient time to set up before proceedings begin.

1.4 Ensure special requirements for relief recorders and standby equipment have been implemented.

2. Prepare for audio and/or visual recording

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

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

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

3. Undertake audio and/or visual recording of complex proceedings

3.1 Operate and monitor recording equipment to achieve and maintain high-quality recording.

3.2 Maintain court protocols, 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 audio materials 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
Examine court roster and cause list to identify jurisdiction, number of judiciary and status of case. 
Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts including information specific to the case or jurisdiction. 
Check resources and allow sufficient time to set up before proceedings begin. 
Ensure special requirements for relief recorders and standby equipment have been implemented. 
Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling. 
Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes. 
Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information. 
Operate and monitor recording equipment to achieve and maintain high-quality recording. 
Maintain court protocols, 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 audio materials in readiness for handover. 
Transfer audio materials to court reporters. 
Examine court roster and cause list to identify jurisdiction, number of judiciary and status of case. 
Locate and check existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts including information specific to the case or jurisdiction. 
Check resources and allow sufficient time to set up before proceedings begin. 
Ensure special requirements for relief recorders and standby equipment have been implemented. 
Set up and check microphone and/or recording equipment and cabling. 
Approach counsel at the bar to establish clear identification for audio purposes. 
Obtain case information and scan court file for relevant information. 
Operate and monitor recording equipment to achieve and maintain high-quality recording. 
Maintain court protocols, 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 audio materials in readiness for handover. 
Transfer audio materials to court reporters. 

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