Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
Qualification description
This qualification covers the competencies required by staff members who will be supervising offenders directly or indirectly in the community and within specified parameters of responsibility defined by work activities or the complexity of assessed offender's needs and risks. Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance. |
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability skills in Certificate III in Correctional Practice
Due to the use of core units throughout the three qualifications at Certificate III level and the effective coverage of employability skills facets within those core units, this summary should be applied to all qualifications at this level. Use of specialist core and elective units within qualifications further enhances existing coverage derived from the core units.
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the correctional services industry at Certificate III level. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Skill |
Facets Aspects of the skill that employers identify as important. The nature and application of these facets will vary depending on industry and job type. |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described above for each employability skill are representative of the correctional services industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification.
This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.
Packaging Rules
Packaging rules
16 units of competency are required for this qualification including:
- 10 core units
- 6 elective units
Choose 6 elective units from the list below. Alternatively, up to 3 electives may be selected from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package, or from an Accredited Course.
Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification
All elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher, unless otherwise stated.
Core units
CSCORG201A |
Contribute to achieving the goals of the organisation |
CSCORG202A |
Communicate effectively |
CSCORG301A |
Prepare reports |
CSCSAS201A |
Maintain security |
PSPOHS301A |
Contribute to workplace safety |
CSCOFM306A |
Supervise offenders in the community |
CSCOFM307A |
Support offender to maintain positive relationships |
CSCOFM308A |
Promote cooperative behaviour |
CSCORG302A |
Prepare reports for justice agencies |
CSCORG303A |
Conduct interviews |
Elective units
BSBSUS201A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
CHCCM401D |
Undertake case management |
CSCOFM203A |
Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders |
CSCOFM301A |
Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders |
CSCOFM302A |
Protect the safety and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders |
CSCOFM303A |
Respond to offenders influenced by drugs or alcohol |
CSCOFM304A |
Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders |
CSCOFM305A |
Supervise offenders |
CSCOFM309A |
Process offender induction |
CSCSAS206A |
Respond to medical emergencies |
CSCSAS305A |
Supervise attendance at court |
CSCSAS306A |
Manage conflict through negotiation |
HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
HLTFA302A |
Provide first aid in remote situation |
MSL954001A |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
PRMPFES05B |
Use portable fire fighting equipment |
PSPGOV308B |
Work effectively with diversity |
PSPGOV301B |
Work effectively in the organisation |
PSPGOV312A |
Use workplace communication strategies |
TAADEL301C |
Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills |