Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and evaluate key issues associated with evidence law in a legal environment.
It applies to individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to provide administrative support in a legal service setting.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Define nature and meaning of evidence law | 1.1 Access sources of legal information on nature and meaning of evidence law 1.2 Distinguish between case law and legislation related to evidence 1.3 Assess significance of evidence law in various contexts in a legal environment |
2. Identify principles of evidence law | 2.1 Define and document legal principles governing evidence 2.2 Determine key concepts underpinning evidence law |
3. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of evidence law | 3.1 Apply principles of evidence to relevant legal matters arising in the workplace 3.2 Analyse and evaluate key issues 3.3 Review analysis with designated person |
4. Identify relevant and admissible evidence | 4.1 Distinguish relevant and admissible evidence in context of a legal matter 4.2 Identify consequence of evidence not being relevant and/or admissible |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 | Identifies, reviews and interprets complex legal text from a range of sources and determines how content may be applied in the application of evidence law |
Writing | 2.1, 3.2 | Prepares documentation that incorporates an evaluation of information using specialised and cohesive language in a format and style appropriate to a specific audience |
Oral Communication | 3.3 | Uses questioning and listening techniques to elicit information Presents results findings clearly and concisely using appropriate language, terminology and tone |
Navigate the world of work | 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1 | Appreciates implications of legal responsibilities related to own work and recognises specific legal principles applicable in evidence law |
Get the work done | 1.1, 2,.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 | Plans and organises data collection tasks Uses systematic analytical process to access, investigate and compare information about legal matters |
Sectors
Administration – Legal Services Administration