This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare evidence, statements and submissions, select and arrange witnesses and brief counsel.

The unit applies to personnel with responsibility for managing organisational response for a judicial or quasi-judicial setting. It is not applicable to personnel with a legal representation role or who are presenting evidence in defence of organisational procedures.

The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare evidence and other material for proceedings

1.1

Detailed evidence is collected and collated

1.2

Witnesses are selected, correctly notified and their attendance arranged

1.3

Witness statements are prepared, in accordance with the requirements of the jurisdiction involved

1.4

Proceedings and protocols are adhered to in preparing evidence, in accordance with the jurisdiction involved

1.5

Legal brief is prepared, as required, that identifies relevant facts and provides detailed evidence and advice

2

Prepare for proceedings

2.1

Briefings are held with counsel as required

2.2

Personnel involved in the proceedings are briefed

3

Negotiate with opposing parties where required

3.1

Negotiation parameters are clearly identified prior to the court process

3.2

Negotiations held in conference with the opposing parties are in accordance with agreed negotiation parameters of the organisation represented, as required

4

Monitor rulings

4.1

Outcomes of proceedings are reviewed to ensure knowledge of trends and precedents is current

4.2

Changes to organisational policies and procedures arising from rulings and decisions are formulated

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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