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

SFICPL304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support the judicial process

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFICPL304 - Support the judicial process
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a supporting role in the judicial process.The unit applies to individuals who prepare and manage evidence, support witnesses, present evidence and follow up on the outcomes of proceedings.Regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare and forward court documents
  • Prepare own statement of evidence according to jurisdiction legal rules of evidence
  • Prepare the brief of evidence based on comprehensive and accurate elements of offences and points of proof
  • Ensure brief of evidence complies with jurisdictional, court-required, document formats and presentation standards
  • Ensure brief of evidence and management of exhibits comply with jurisdiction legal rules of evidence
  • Forward documents including summonses to relevant persons and authorities within required timeframe
       
Element: Manage and support witnesses
  • Identify witnesses and arrange court appearances
  • Arrange and serve witness summonses in accordance with jurisdictional law to ensure witness attendance at courts
  • Maintain liaison and support of witnesses before, during and after the trial
  • Support witness preparation in an ethical manner to enable them to present their evidence in court
       
Element: Liaise with and assist prosecuting authority
  • Confirm arrangements, role and involvement in court proceedings
  • Provide documentation to support the prosecution's case
  • Maintain informal and formal communication channels with the prosecuting authority
  • Observe and adhere to judicial guidelines, protocols and legal requirements at all times
       
Element: Present evidence
  • Adhere to proceedings and protocols relevant to the jurisdiction throughout the court proceedings
  • Adhere to rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction
  • Ensure demeanour is appropriate and evidence is presented to professional standards
  • Ensure considered expert evidence is consistent with qualifications and expertise and is provided on request
       
Element: Undertake post-court procedures and follow up outcomes of proceedings
  • Return or dispose of property and exhibits following proceedings
  • Notify relevant parties of court results in a timely manner
  • Discuss, constructively and objectively, avenues of possible further action with a prosecuting authority as necessary
  • Note and file the outcomes of the proceedings and complete reports
  • Complete any required actions from outcomes of the proceedings
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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
Prepare own statement of evidence according to jurisdiction legal rules of evidence 
Prepare the brief of evidence based on comprehensive and accurate elements of offences and points of proof 
Ensure brief of evidence complies with jurisdictional, court-required, document formats and presentation standards 
Ensure brief of evidence and management of exhibits comply with jurisdiction legal rules of evidence 
Forward documents including summonses to relevant persons and authorities within required timeframe 
Identify witnesses and arrange court appearances 
Arrange and serve witness summonses in accordance with jurisdictional law to ensure witness attendance at courts 
Maintain liaison and support of witnesses before, during and after the trial 
Support witness preparation in an ethical manner to enable them to present their evidence in court 
Confirm arrangements, role and involvement in court proceedings 
Provide documentation to support the prosecution's case 
Maintain informal and formal communication channels with the prosecuting authority 
Observe and adhere to judicial guidelines, protocols and legal requirements at all times 
Adhere to proceedings and protocols relevant to the jurisdiction throughout the court proceedings 
Adhere to rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction 
Ensure demeanour is appropriate and evidence is presented to professional standards 
Ensure considered expert evidence is consistent with qualifications and expertise and is provided on request 
Return or dispose of property and exhibits following proceedings 
Notify relevant parties of court results in a timely manner 
Discuss, constructively and objectively, avenues of possible further action with a prosecuting authority as necessary 
Note and file the outcomes of the proceedings and complete reports 
Complete any required actions from outcomes of the proceedings 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFICPL304 - Support the judicial process
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SFICPL304 - Support the judicial process

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