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

PSPCRT024 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Record complex court proceedings

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPCRT024 - Record complex court proceedings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to produce verbatim reporting and transcription of complex court proceedings using high-speed shorthand or machine shorthand at speeds required by the jurisdiction. This unit includes preparing for complex hearings, setting up court arrangements and capturing 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 a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the diverse conditions likely to be encountered when recording complex 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 existing glossaries, create dictionaries and glossaries of names and terms from court case file for new cases, load dictionaries.
  • Check resources and allow sufficient time to set up before proceedings begin.
       
Element: Set up court arrangements
  • Set up court arrangements by placing and testing equipment, securing cables, remedying or reporting any problems arising.
  • Liaise with court, judicial staff and legal profession on proceedings and references.
  • Collect and sort files, obtain and examine relevant case information.
  • Include any special requirements for recording proceedings in a team, as opposed to individually.
       
Element: Capture complex proceedings
  • Undertake commencement procedures.
  • Take shorthand or notes of proceedings manually or by machine according to individual or team delegated responsibilities.
  • Create accurate transcripts obtaining clarification of proceedings from participants where necessary.
  • Read back transcript as requested.
  • Follow procedures when working with or receiving materials from audio reporters.
       
Element: Prepare for complex hearings
  • Examine court roster and cause list to identify jurisdiction, number of judiciary and status of case.
  • Locate existing glossaries, create dictionaries and glossaries of names and terms from court case file for new cases, load dictionaries.
  • Check resources and allow sufficient time to set up before proceedings begin.
       
Element: Set up court arrangements
  • Set up court arrangements by placing and testing equipment, securing cables, remedying or reporting any problems arising.
  • Liaise with court, judicial staff and legal profession on proceedings and references.
  • Collect and sort files, obtain and examine relevant case information.
  • Include any special requirements for recording proceedings in a team, as opposed to individually.
       
Element: Capture complex proceedings
  • Undertake commencement procedures.
  • Take shorthand or notes of proceedings manually or by machine according to individual or team delegated responsibilities.
  • Create accurate transcripts obtaining clarification of proceedings from participants where necessary.
  • Read back transcript as requested.
  • Follow procedures when working with or receiving materials from audio 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 existing glossaries, create dictionaries and glossaries of names and terms from court case file for new cases, load dictionaries.

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

2. Set up court arrangements

2.1 Set up court arrangements by placing and testing equipment, securing cables, remedying or reporting any problems arising.

2.2 Liaise with court, judicial staff and legal profession on proceedings and references.

2.3 Collect and sort files, obtain and examine relevant case information.

2.4 Include any special requirements for recording proceedings in a team, as opposed to individually.

3. Capture complex proceedings

3.1 Undertake commencement procedures.

3.2 Take shorthand or notes of proceedings manually or by machine according to individual or team delegated responsibilities.

3.3 Create accurate transcripts obtaining clarification of proceedings from participants where necessary.

3.4 Read back transcript as requested.

3.5 Follow procedures when working with or receiving materials from audio 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.

editing and summarising transcriptions

managing a large personal workload

meeting deadlines

working effectively under pressure

representing forms and outlines in shorthand

producing high-quality transcriptions with 99% accuracy at speeds of up to 200 wpm depending on jurisdiction

applying legislation, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the recording of complex court proceedings

liaising effectively with a diverse range of people

reading back transcripts

operating a shorthand machine

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.

administrative requirements of court reporting

legal terminology

legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the recording of complex court proceedings

principles of judicial independence

proceedings in a full range of courts

related legislation, including Acts

federal, state and territory court systems

formats that interface with litigation support products

software programs that support electronic archiving and retrieval of transcript

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 existing glossaries, create dictionaries and glossaries of names and terms from court case file for new cases, load dictionaries.

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

2. Set up court arrangements

2.1 Set up court arrangements by placing and testing equipment, securing cables, remedying or reporting any problems arising.

2.2 Liaise with court, judicial staff and legal profession on proceedings and references.

2.3 Collect and sort files, obtain and examine relevant case information.

2.4 Include any special requirements for recording proceedings in a team, as opposed to individually.

3. Capture complex proceedings

3.1 Undertake commencement procedures.

3.2 Take shorthand or notes of proceedings manually or by machine according to individual or team delegated responsibilities.

3.3 Create accurate transcripts obtaining clarification of proceedings from participants where necessary.

3.4 Read back transcript as requested.

3.5 Follow procedures when working with or receiving materials from audio 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 existing glossaries, create dictionaries and glossaries of names and terms from court case file for new cases, load dictionaries. 
Check resources and allow sufficient time to set up before proceedings begin. 
Set up court arrangements by placing and testing equipment, securing cables, remedying or reporting any problems arising. 
Liaise with court, judicial staff and legal profession on proceedings and references. 
Collect and sort files, obtain and examine relevant case information. 
Include any special requirements for recording proceedings in a team, as opposed to individually. 
Undertake commencement procedures. 
Take shorthand or notes of proceedings manually or by machine according to individual or team delegated responsibilities. 
Create accurate transcripts obtaining clarification of proceedings from participants where necessary. 
Read back transcript as requested. 
Follow procedures when working with or receiving materials from audio reporters. 
Examine court roster and cause list to identify jurisdiction, number of judiciary and status of case. 
Locate existing glossaries, create dictionaries and glossaries of names and terms from court case file for new cases, load dictionaries. 
Check resources and allow sufficient time to set up before proceedings begin. 
Set up court arrangements by placing and testing equipment, securing cables, remedying or reporting any problems arising. 
Liaise with court, judicial staff and legal profession on proceedings and references. 
Collect and sort files, obtain and examine relevant case information. 
Include any special requirements for recording proceedings in a team, as opposed to individually. 
Undertake commencement procedures. 
Take shorthand or notes of proceedings manually or by machine according to individual or team delegated responsibilities. 
Create accurate transcripts obtaining clarification of proceedings from participants where necessary. 
Read back transcript as requested. 
Follow procedures when working with or receiving materials from audio reporters. 

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