Application
This unit describes the skills required to undertake court listings in a range of matters for courts. It includes preparing court files, maintaining listing systems, assisting in the allocation of courtrooms and judicial officers, preparing court lists and advising on listings.
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.
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. Prepare court files | 1.1 Locate and check files listed to ensure relevant documents are on file and any missing documents followed up. 1.2 Prepare documentation and advise when files are ready for collection. |
2. Maintain listing systems | 2.1 Set up listing system according to the number of available presiding officials as per roster. 2.2 Establish and distribute lists for hearings. |
3. Assist allocation of courtrooms and judicial officers | 3.1 Access list of pending cases from records and obtain information on priorities. 3.2 Allocate cases to judicial officers. 3.3 Locate and sort files. |
4. Prepare court lists | 4.1 Gather other information on matters and take appropriate action. 4.2 Record data relating to the allocation of court and judicial officers. 4.3 Prepare and print completed lists of all matters and distribute. |
5. Provide information and options on listings | 5.1 Prepare documentation and send to parties. 5.2 Book interpreters as required. 5.3 Make contact with all parties and necessary staff for urgent matters. 5.4 Complete records and forward. |
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 legislative requirements to court listings
gathering and analysing information
responding to contingencies using problem-solving skills
dealing effectively with different stakeholders, including at least one of:
judicial support officers
associates
court reporters
interpreters
sheriff's officers
operating court-specific software
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.
legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to court listings and hearings
courts administration structure
principles of judicial independence
current approaches to courts administration
record management procedures and protocols
client services in relation to listing protocols
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 undertaking court listings.
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