Provide specialist and technical advice and guidance in courts and tribunals

URN: sfjpg1
Business Sectors (Suites): Courts, Tribunals and Prosecution
Developed by: Skills for Justice
Approved on: 01 Feb 2018

Overview

This standard is for individuals providing specialist and technical advice and guidance to others on work-related technical matters, in accordance with organisational requirements and procedures. You will be expected to provide specialist technical advice and guidance to others who may be involved in a range of activities and to colleagues and stakeholders. You will be required to identify suitable opportunities for offering specialist technical advice and guidance and to keep your methods under review so that you can modify your approach when


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. maintain your knowledge and competence in relation to courts and

    1. be aware of the sources of information and guidance available

    2. analyse and interpret sources of information and guidance

    3. impart knowledge and guidance to others

    4. carry out a risk assessment to identify solutions

    5. use the appropriate resources, policy guidance and legislation to

    resolve problems as they arise

    1. anticipate issues and take appropriate action to deal with them in line

    with organisational requirements

    1. provide colleagues and stakeholders with valid and up-to-date

    information, specialist and technical advice and guidance in line with

    their needs and organisational requirements

    1. confirm that the information received meets the needs of the

    individuals

    1. refer individuals to other sources of information and advice where

    necessary

    1. investigate complaints in line with organisational requirements

    2. respond to complaints in line with organisational requirements

    3. take action to resolve or address complaints in line with

    organisational requirements

    1. choose the appropriate communication method when providing

    specialist and technical advice

    1. coach colleagues and provide support to help them maintain their

    knowledge and competence


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

You need to know and 1. your role, responsibilities and competence, and who to seek

assistance and advice from when necessary

  1. legislation, guidance and organisational procedures relevant to the

    job role.

  2. range of information and how to source information on legislation,

    policies and guidelines

  3. how to interpret information on legislation, policies and guidelines

    that can be used when giving specialist/technical advice and guidance

  4. how to identify opportunities for giving specialist/technical advice and

    guidance

  5. how to plan and prepare for providing specialist/ technical advice and

    guidance

  6. how to ensure information is up to date, valid and reliable

  7. how to share your knowledge and experience with others

  8. the techniques that can be used for providing or presenting

    specialist/ technical advice and guidance

  9. the importance of maintaining confidentiality and how to do this

  10. complaints systems and procedures

  11. communication methods and how to adapt them to meet individual

    needs


Scope/range


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary


Links To Other NOS


External Links


Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

28 Feb 2023

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Skills for justice

Original URN

sfjpg1

Relevant Occupations

Courts Manager

SOC Code


Keywords

Specialist advice; Court environment; Techniques of advice and guidance