Application
This unit describes the skills required to deal with court exhibits and documents tendered to the court. It includes the handling and security of exhibits and documents and completing the necessary documentation.
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 routine tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Follow procedures to handle exhibits and documents | 1.1 Receive, record and secure exhibits and documents. 1.2 Pass exhibits and documents for examination as directed by the court. 1.3 Handle hazardous exhibits and documents using safety procedures and personal protective equipment. 1.4 Complete court documentation relating to exhibits and documents. |
2. Process exhibits and documents | 2.1 Check court registry for exhibits and documents tendered by the parties and complete administrative requirements. 2.2 Store and secure exhibits and documents. 2.3 Deliver exhibits and documents to court when required. 2.4 Implement administrative arrangements for tendered documents in accordance with the outcomes of the court process. |
Evidence of Performance
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, rules, practices and procedures relating to working in a court environment
explaining procedures and the correct use of personal protective equipment to those handling potentially hazardous exhibits and documents
completing court forms, documentation and administrative requirements
recording trial and courtroom numbers, marking/tagging exhibits
responding to contingencies
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
legislative requirements, court procedures and protocols
documentary and administrative requirements
procedures relating to WHS and handling potentially hazardous exhibits and documents
Assessment Conditions
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 handling exhibits and documents.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Courts