Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SFICOMP503C, 'Undertake the prosecution in a trial'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake the prosecution in a trial' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for the trial | 1.1. All information required for the trial is gathered, collated and confirmed as available for the duration of the trial. 1.2. Further enquiries are initiated, if necessary, for the prosecution case. 1.3. Witnesses' credibility and reliability are assessed prior to the trial. 1.4. Witnesses are notified of trial dates. 1.5. Witnesses are interviewed before trial and inducted in courtroom processes. 1.6. Unfavourable witness information is disclosed, where appropriate. 1.7. Pre-trial hearings or negotiations are arranged and conducted, if required 1.8. Any alteration to charges is processed according to courtroom procedures and applicable law. 1.9. Prosecution argument is prepared in advance. |
2. Undertake prosecution role in trial | 2.1. Opening address is effectively presented giving an overview of the prosecution case. 2.2. Prosecution witness is examined and, if necessary, re-examined, and defence witness cross-examined, as required, to prove elements beyond reasonable doubt. 2.3. Questions asked of witness are selected and sequenced to cover all elements and to clarify issues. 2.4. Questions are worded in such a way as to minimise opportunity for defence to propose objections. 2.5. Objections from defence are responded to during examination-in-chief of prosecution witness and during cross-examination of defence witness. 2.6. Objections are proposed during defence cross-examination of prosecution witness and defence examination-in-chief. 2.7. Argument is presented based on fact, law and evidence and in a manner that is decisive, composed and credible. 2.8. The prosecution submissions are presented in such a way that strengthens the prosecution case, minimises the prosecution's weaknesses and minimises the strengths in the defence case. 2.9. Witness support is provided during the trial. 2.10. Advocacy technique is enhanced through effective public speaking and respect for courtroom etiquette. |
3. Complete post-trial administrative tasks | 3.1. File endorsements are accurately completed in a timely manner. 3.2. Matters arising from the trial are followed up. |