Level 2 Certificate Knowledge of Court/Tribunal Administration (GA30 54)

The qualification is designed to provide the underpinning knowledge for learners who work in, or aspire to work in the justice sector within a court/tribunal service context. The qualification is aimed at those who do not have any prior knowledge or experience of the Justice sector.

Learners can then build on the skills and knowledge gained from achievement of this qualification when working towards achieving another relevant qualification or gaining employment.

It is intended that the qualification will allow learners to develop a broad appreciation of administrative functions and procedures within the Court, Tribunal and Prosecution Services.

The qualification is designed to lead the learner to one or more of the following objectives:

• Develop knowledge related to court/tribunal administration
• Develop skills in court/tribunal administration
• Develop skills in customer service
• Achieve a nationally-recognised level 2 qualification
• Develop their own personal growth and engagement in learning

The purpose of this qualification is to develop the learners’ occupational knowledge and competence in administrative functions and procedures within Court and Tribunal Services settings. Achievement of the qualification may enhance their career prospects of working in the Justice sector in an administrative capacity. 

The qualification can be assessed in the workplace/ in workplace conditions or in a classroom environment.

As this is a knowledge based qualification, learners will be acquiring the knowledge and skills required through on-the-job experience or in a learning environment.

To achieve the whole qualification learners need a minimum of 13 credits.  You must complete the 4 mandatory units from the following structure:

Qualification Structure

• Qualification title - SQA Level 2 Certificate: Knowledge of Court/Tribunal Administration
• Qualification Level - 2
• Credit value (TQT/10) - 13
• TQT - 130
• Guided learning hours (GLH) - 75

This qualification is suitable for :

• Learners who work or aspire to work in the Justice sector

Entry to the Qualification is at the discretion of the centre. The qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above who are capable of achieving the standard required. There are no specific skills, knowledge understanding or other qualification(s) required before taking this qualification. 

This qualification is supported by Skills for Justice which is the Sector Skills Council for Legal and Justice sector.

Learners may progress from the Level 2 Certificate in Knowledge of Court/Tribunal Administration to  a range of Qualifications such as the  Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Court/Tribunal Administration (GA3T.68/ GG8P 79 respectively).

Centres must come forward for approval and should contact SQA’s Business Development Team for guidance.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA’s general requirements for occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.