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

PSPCRT301B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Audio record court proceedings

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPCRT301B - Audio record court proceedings
Description This unit covers the audio recording and monitoring of information in courts. It includes preparing for content of the matter to be heard, preparing for audio/visual recording, and recording the proceedings.In practice, audio recordings of court proceedings may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities, such as working effectively, using resources, acting ethically, complying with legislation, working with diversity and organising information.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The task of audio recording proceedings may be performed in a situation where a transcript is required and will be undertaken by authorised court officials operating under procedures set by the jurisdiction.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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.
  • Court roster is checked and cause list is examined to identify jurisdiction, presiding officials and statusof case.
  • Existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts are located.
  • Information pertaining to the case and/or jurisdiction is obtained and used.
  • Resources are checked and sufficient time is allowed to set up before proceedings begin.
       
Element: Prepare for audio/visual recording.
  • Court is set up, microphone/recording checks are carried out, and problems are remedied or reported according to organisational practices and procedures.
  • Equipment is placed and cables are secured in compliance with workplace safety requirements.
  • Paperwork is completed according to organisational practices and procedures.
  • Counsel at the bar is approached to ensure appropriate identification while monitoring.
  • Case information is obtained and court file is perused for relevant information.
  • Special requirements for relief recorders, for the start of a new trial or for ongoing cases, are included in preparations.
       
Element: Undertake audio/visual recording of proceedings.
  • Recording equipment is operated to achieve and maintain high-quality recording.
  • Monitoring is undertaken according to organisational practices and procedures.
  • Court protocol is maintained at all times particularly while dealing with legal representatives and responding to queries regarding the transcript.
  • Where necessary, clarification of proceedings is obtained during adjournments.
  • Supervisor is advised when court is completed or adjourned according to organisational practices and procedures.
  • Correct procedure is followed when taken over by court reporters.
  • Tapes are processed in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational practices and procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Competency must be demonstrated in preparing for content of the matter to be heard, preparing for audio/visual recording, and recording the proceedings

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

locate and interpret information relevant to jurisdiction, presiding officials and case

operate equipment and resources necessary for effective audio recording

record and monitor information to produce accurate transcript of court proceedings

apply formatting and style to transcript

comply with organisational and legislative procedures and protocols.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated by producing audio recordings on a range of occasions over time, according to organisational policy and procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must comply with:

applicable regulations and codes

workplace procedures and protocols.

Access may be required to:

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practices and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when audio recording court proceedings, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to audio/visual recordings of court proceedings

access to a live courtroom

court audio/visual recording equipment

court transcription technology

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when audio/visual recording court proceedings.

Guidance information for assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

oral questioning about relevant legislation, acting ethically, organisational requirements, and applying processes

observation of the candidate in a range of contexts to ensure achievement of the unit outcomes

feedback from peers and/or supervisor that the candidate consistently applies relevant workplace procedures

review of records completed by candidate or reports of performance.

In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency that are difficult to assess directly. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

self-management skills to:

manage a large volume of work

work effectively under pressure

meet required deadlines

initiative and enterprise skills to apply OHS and environmental legislation, regulations and policies to audio recordings of court proceedings

literacy skills to read and interpret legislation, regulations and policies

organisational and planning skills to monitor proceedings in a range of courts

technology skills to:

operate recording equipment

produce high-quality transcriptions of audio recordings with the required speed and accuracy

set up and operate portable audio-recording equipment

undertake high-quality audio/visual recordings of court proceedings

communication skills to:

deal effectively with a diverse range of people

make clear announcements

interpersonal skills to respond to diversity, including gender and disability

Required knowledge

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

structure, roles and functions of courts

court administration structure

principles of judicial independence

court procedures and protocols

English language, grammar and punctuation

equal employment opportunity principles

equity and diversity principles

ethical standards in the workplace and how they are applied

public sector legislation, such as OHS and environment in the context of audio/visual recording of court proceedings

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Jurisdiction may include:

types of matters that can be heard in that court

parties that have standing

Presiding officials may include:

single judge, master or commissioner

full bench

Status of case may include:

new case

part-heard

appeal

Information may include:

style book information for the jurisdiction

day of case

page number

Case may be:

civil

criminal

trial

appeal

Resources may include:

sufficient tapes and paperwork

monitor manual

Set up may include:

suitable number and placement of microphones

portable recording equipment

Equipment may be audio/visual and include:

microphones, including monitoring microphones

leads

digital or analogue recording equipment

headphones

Relevant information in court file may include:

correct spelling, particularly of unusual words

file numbers

Special requirements may include:

drawing up a plan of the court

identifying counsel at particular microphones

checking whether opening addresses need to be typed

obtaining names of witnesses

if appeal, copies of lists of authorities and any reports

Maintaining a high-quality recording may include:

checking, using headphones plugged into the jack

going into court and repositioning microphones

isolating channels periodically to ensure all speakers are clearly audible

checking the master tape

Monitoring includes:

ensuring accurate and comprehensive information for audio typing, including:

announcing names through the monitor microphone

completing monitor sheet with spellings of names and places

maintaining running sheet and master logs

clearly indicating where openings and/or addresses start

clear indication and time when a judgement or ruling starts

Processed tapes may include:

all tapes or remaining tapes returned to the office

tapes logged into the electronic file management system

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Court roster is checked and cause list is examined to identify jurisdiction, presiding officials and statusof case. 
Existing glossaries, running sheet and previous transcripts are located. 
Information pertaining to the case and/or jurisdiction is obtained and used. 
Resources are checked and sufficient time is allowed to set up before proceedings begin. 
Court is set up, microphone/recording checks are carried out, and problems are remedied or reported according to organisational practices and procedures. 
Equipment is placed and cables are secured in compliance with workplace safety requirements. 
Paperwork is completed according to organisational practices and procedures. 
Counsel at the bar is approached to ensure appropriate identification while monitoring. 
Case information is obtained and court file is perused for relevant information. 
Special requirements for relief recorders, for the start of a new trial or for ongoing cases, are included in preparations. 
Recording equipment is operated to achieve and maintain high-quality recording. 
Monitoring is undertaken according to organisational practices and procedures. 
Court protocol is maintained at all times particularly while dealing with legal representatives and responding to queries regarding the transcript. 
Where necessary, clarification of proceedings is obtained during adjournments. 
Supervisor is advised when court is completed or adjourned according to organisational practices and procedures. 
Correct procedure is followed when taken over by court reporters. 
Tapes are processed in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational practices and procedures. 

Forms

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