SFICPL503 — Undertake the prosecution in a trial

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What an assessment for SFICPL503 must cover

41 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for the trial

1.1Gather, collate and confirm all information required for trial as available for duration of trial
1.2Initiate further enquiries for prosecution case as required
1.3Arrange and conduct pre-trial hearings or negotiations as required
1.4Process any alteration to charges according to courtroom procedures and relevant jurisdictional policies and legislation
1.5Prepare prosecution argument to meet deadlines for trial-related dates

2 Assess and manage witnesses

2.1Assess witness credibility and reliability before trial
2.2Notify witnesses of trial dates, confirming their understanding
2.3Interview witnesses before trial and induct them in courtroom processes
2.4Disclose unfavourable witness information as appropriate
2.5Provide witness support during trial

3 Undertake prosecution role in trial

3.1Present opening address, providing an overview of prosecution case
3.2Examine prosecution witness and, if necessary, re-examine and cross-examine defence witness, as required, to prove elements beyond reasonable doubt
3.3Select, sequence and word questions for witness to cover all elements, clarify issues and minimise opportunity for defence to propose objections
3.4Respond to objections from defence during examination- in-chief of prosecution witness and during cross-examination of defence witness
3.5Propose objections during defence examination- in-chief and during defence cross-examination of prosecution witness
3.6Present argument based on fact, law and evidence in a manner that is decisive, composed and credible
3.7Present prosecution submissions in such a way that strengthens the prosecution case, minimises the prosecution weaknesses and minimises strengths in the defence case

4 Complete post-trial administrative tasks

4.1Complete file endorsements accurately in a timely manner
4.2Follow up matters arising from the trial

Performance evidence

planning and organising case materials and arguments before the trial
evaluating, managing and supporting witnesses before the trial
directing the case and presenting the argument for the prosecution
finalising post-trial administrative tasks and/or issues
applying courtroom procedures and relevant jurisdictional policies and legislation throughout the prosecution process

Knowledge evidence

relevant national, state and territory fisheries management legislation
advocacy techniques that contribute to successful presentation of prosecution case
courtroom etiquette
standard operating procedures and workplace policies that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements when preparing and presenting evidence in court
basic research techniques that can be used to gather information and evidence
evidence management principles
appropriate treatment of persons being interviewed
types of documentation and exhibits that may be presented as evidence in court
courtroom procedures for: - addressing the bench and opposing counsel - proposing and responding to objections - trial processes.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates additional penalties
Reading: Analyses and evaluates statements and courtroom documents
Reading: Researches, analyses and evaluates legal information, case materials and notes
Writing: Completes detailed, structured and technical court documents
Navigate the world of work: Applies detailed knowledge of legislation and policies to prosecute compliance matters
Navigate the world of work: Recognises and responds to both explicit and implicit court and prosecution protocols
Interact with others: Uses modes of communication suitable to presentation of evidence, and makes adjustments to communication style to effectively prosecute in a trial
Get the work done: Uses a mix of intuitive and formal processes to identify and consider key case information and issues, evaluate alternative strategies, anticipate consequences and consider contingencies

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What does an assessment tool for SFICPL503 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SFICPL503 needs to address all 41 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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