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Evidence Guide: ACMACR409A - Prepare and present animal control and regulation case

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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ACMACR409A - Prepare and present animal control and regulation case

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Conduct interview

  1. Purpose of interview is determined.
  2. Venue, equipment and personnel for conducting interview are selected and prepared in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
  3. Interviewee is informed of the interview and their rights in accordance with legislative requirements.
  4. Comprehensive questions relevant to the situation and interviewee are asked using appropriate questioning techniques.
  5. Interview is recorded and statement is taken in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
  6. Information obtained from the interview is reviewed and clarified to ensure relevance and sufficiency.
  7. Record of interview is produced in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements once interview is concluded.
  8. Assistance from supervisor and/or experts is sought where required.
Purpose of interview is determined.

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Venue, equipment and personnel for conducting interview are selected and prepared in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.

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Interviewee is informed of the interview and their rights in accordance with legislative requirements.

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Comprehensive questions relevant to the situation and interviewee are asked using appropriate questioning techniques.

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Interview is recorded and statement is taken in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.

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Information obtained from the interview is reviewed and clarified to ensure relevance and sufficiency.

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Record of interview is produced in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements once interview is concluded.

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Assistance from supervisor and/or experts is sought where required.

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Prepare evidence

  1. All related information is collected, collated and recorded.
  2. Information is analysed to confirm its authenticity and reliability as evidence and to identify further evidence to be collected.
  3. Non-admissible evidence is separated and retained.
  4. Admissible evidence is prepared and reviewed to confirm if sufficient to proceed to prosecution.
  5. All evidence is secured and recorded in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
  6. Witnesses are coordinated.
  7. Brief of evidence is developed that contains the required information and addresses all elements of the offence.
  8. Assistance from supervisor and/or experts is sought where required.
All related information is collected, collated and recorded.

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Information is analysed to confirm its authenticity and reliability as evidence and to identify further evidence to be collected.

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Non-admissible evidence is separated and retained.

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Admissible evidence is prepared and reviewed to confirm if sufficient to proceed to prosecution.

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All evidence is secured and recorded in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.

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Witnesses are coordinated.

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Brief of evidence is developed that contains the required information and addresses all elements of the offence.

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Assistance from supervisor and/or experts is sought where required.

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Present evidence

  1. Arrangements, role and involvement in proceedings are confirmed.
  2. Documentation and exhibits are prepared in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
  3. Protocols and rules of evidence relevant to the organisation and/or case are adhered to.
  4. Evidence is presented in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
  5. Outcomes of the proceedings are noted and filed and reports are completed where required in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
  6. Any required actions are implemented in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
Arrangements, role and involvement in proceedings are confirmed.

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Documentation and exhibits are prepared in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.

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Protocols and rules of evidence relevant to the organisation and/or case are adhered to.

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Evidence is presented in a clear, concise and articulate manner.

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Outcomes of the proceedings are noted and filed and reports are completed where required in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.

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Any required actions are implemented in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit. Assessors should ensure that candidates can:

conduct and record interviews and statements from interviewees, including witnesses, suspects, informants or complainants

communicate effectively with interviewees using active listening and questioning techniques

gather information on the case and identify admissible evidence

prepare an evidence brief

present evidence at proceedings

follow the rules of evidence and protocols relevant to the case

maintain accurate records in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

The skills and knowledge required to prepare and present animal control and regulation cases must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in an animal control and regulation workplace or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions.

There must be access to a relevant animal control and regulation case that requires preparation (e.g. taking statements and gathering evidence) and presentation (e.g. to a court or tribunal) and the appropriate equipment and/or resources to enable one to demonstrate competence.

Method of assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated, to industry defined standards, on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities and over a number of assessment activities.

The assessment strategy must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this unit are:

written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and first-hand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks

simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions

case studies

third-party evidence

workplace documentation

portfolio.

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

analyse, research and take notes

apply communication techniques including engaging in complex exchanges of oral information, varying style and language structure to suit a range of interviewees

apply conflict resolution skills as required

interviewing and questioning techniques

make comparisons and exercise judgement about facts in written materials

operate complex technical and electronic equipment to record interviews where necessary

prepare and write complex documents (e.g. witness statements and briefs of evidence) that reflect key points made in oral statements

present evidence clearly and concisely

literacy skills to read and follow organisational policies and procedures, including occupational health and safety (OHS) and animal welfare; follow sequenced written instructions; record accurately and legibly information collected; and select and apply procedures to a range of defined tasks

oral communication skills/language to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, asking for clarification and consulting with or seeking advice from supervisor

numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

problem-solving skills to use available resources and prioritise daily tasks

write reports using formal structures and language.

Required knowledge

admissible evidence

burden of proof

common law versus judicial precedent versus legislation

court/tribunal/commission procedures, protocols and processes

legislation relevant to the organisation and the case

legislative and organisational requirements for the conduct of interviews, including electronic recording equipment

legislative and organisational requirements for the documentation of interviews, information and evidence

legislative requirements for presenting evidence

organisational policies and procedures relating to the preparation of documents and evidence, and providing expert opinion

rules of evidence

requirements of a brief of evidence.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Purpose of interview may include:

to ascertain facts surrounding an incident and gather evidence

to determine the appropriate action required to ensure public safety

to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Equipment and personnel that may be used to conduct an interview may include:

equipment:

computers

computer notebooks

recording medium (e.g. audiotapes and videotapes)

personnel:

interpreters

police officers to gain entry and serve warrants

corroborating officers

guardians and parents if minors are involved.

Interviewees may include:

complainants

informants

suspects

witnesses.

Admissible evidence may include:

direct evidence:

evidence and statements from those present at the time who may have heard, seen, smelt, tasted or felt something in relation to the incident and may include things that were in place at the time (e.g. gates and fences)

circumstantial evidence:

what was thought to have existed at the time but may no longer be there and cannot be backed up by direct evidence.

Coordinating witnesses may include:

issuing witness summonses and maintaining contact with witnesses to ensure their cooperation, communication and attendance at court/tribunal.

Information for brief of evidence may include:

admissible evidence and other evidence

precedents

records of interview

relevant sections of legislation

witness statements.