Support the judicial process

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 SFICPL304, 'Support the judicial process'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Support the judicial process' 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

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare and forward court documents

1.1 Prepare own statement of evidence according to jurisdiction legal rules of evidence

1.2 Prepare the brief of evidence based on comprehensive and accurate elements of offences and points of proof

1.3 Ensure brief of evidence complies with jurisdictional, court-required, document formats and presentation standards

1.4 Ensure brief of evidence and management of exhibits comply with jurisdiction legal rules of evidence

1.5 Forward documents including summonses to relevant persons and authorities within required timeframe

2. Manage and support witnesses

2.1 Identify witnesses and arrange court appearances

2.2 Arrange and serve witness summonses in accordance with jurisdictional law to ensure witness attendance at courts

2.3 Maintain liaison and support of witnesses before, during and after the trial

2.4 Support witness preparation in an ethical manner to enable them to present their evidence in court

3. Liaise with and assist prosecuting authority

3.1 Confirm arrangements, role and involvement in court proceedings

3.2 Provide documentation to support the prosecution's case

3.3 Maintain informal and formal communication channels with the prosecuting authority

3.4 Observe and adhere to judicial guidelines, protocols and legal requirements at all times

4. Present evidence

4.1 Adhere to proceedings and protocols relevant to the jurisdiction throughout the court proceedings

4.2 Adhere to rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction

4.3 Ensure demeanour is appropriate and evidence is presented to professional standards

4.4 Ensure considered expert evidence is consistent with qualifications and expertise and is provided on request

5. Undertake post-court procedures and follow up outcomes of proceedings

5.1 Return or dispose of property and exhibits following proceedings

5.2 Notify relevant parties of court results in a timely manner

5.3 Discuss, constructively and objectively, avenues of possible further action with a prosecuting authority as necessary

5.4 Note and file the outcomes of the proceedings and complete reports

5.5 Complete any required actions from outcomes of the proceedings