Modification History
Release 3.0. This version was released in CSC Correctional Services Training Package release 2.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed in the supervision and management of offenders and detainees. It allows for the attainment of general competencies or specialisation in dog handling, supervision and leadership, case management, community or emergency response streams. The general qualification covers competencies that reflects advanced practice and greater team leadership roles of experienced individuals. The case management specialisation covers the competencies required by individuals responsible for case management of offenders in custodial or community settings. The community specialisation covers the competencies required by individuals responsible for supervising offenders directly or indirectly in the community and within specified parameters of responsibility defined by work activities, or by the complexity of assessment offenders' needs and risks. The dog handling specialisation covers the competencies required by individuals responsible for the maintenance of canine health and welfare and the utilisation of canines for detection and security purposes. The emergency response specialisation covers the competencies required by individuals responsible for responding to and supervising serious incidents or events that occur within custodial settings. The supervision specialisation covers the competencies required by individuals responsible for supervising staff and/or offenders in the correctional environment. Statutory/legislative requirements apply to this qualification and may vary across states and territories. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements. Additional qualification advice Where a defined specialisation is completed as detailed below, the resultant testamur can be titled: Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (field of study) e.g. Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (Supervision). |
Packaging Rules
12 units of competency must be completed:
Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to a unit it is identified by this symbol ∟. Specialisation Candidates may specialise in a specific stream by completing the core units and elective units from one of the following:
Up to 2 elective units may be selected from this or imported from any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course when selecting Group F electives. |
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Core units |
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BSBLDR402 |
Lead effective workplace relationships |
CSCORG008 |
Gather and report complex information |
CSCORG028 |
Work effectively with culturally diverse offenders and colleagues |
CSCSAS020 |
Manage security |
Health and safety elective units |
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BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
BSBWHS301 |
Maintain workplace safety |
CSCWHS002 |
Supervise occupational health and safety practices |
Group A: Case Management specialisation |
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CHCCSM005 |
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
CSCOFM010 |
Support offender to maintain positive relationships |
CSCOFM015 |
Implement planned approach to offender management |
CSCOFM018 |
Provide guidance and counsel |
Group B: Community specialisation |
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CHCCCS014 |
Provide brief interventions |
CHCCSM005 |
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
CSCINT004 |
Assess offender risks and needs |
CSCORG004 |
Prepare reports for justice agencies |
CSCORG005 |
Conduct interviews |
Group C: Dog Handling specialisation |
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CSCDOG001 |
Manage dogs for security purposes |
CSCDOG002 |
Maintain the health and welfare of dogs |
CSCDOG005 |
Train detector dogs |
CSCDOG006 |
Train dogs for response and control |
CSCDOG007 |
Train dogs in agility work |
Group D: Emergency Response specialisation |
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CSCSAS015 |
Manage threatening behaviour |
CSCSAS016 |
Provide emergency response to dangerous incidents |
CSCSAS021 |
Participate in incident briefing, debriefing and analysis |
PUAEMR005 |
Treat operational risk ∟PUAEMR006 Assess operational risk |
PUAEMR006 |
Assess operational risk |
PUALAW001 |
Protect and preserve incident scene |
Group E: Supervision specialisation |
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BSBLDR403 |
Lead team effectiveness |
BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
BSBWOR404 |
Develop work priorities |
CSCORG013 |
Coordinate a work team |
PSPGEN037 |
Monitor performance and provide feedback |
Group F: General elective units |
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BSBLDR513 |
Communicate with influence |
BSBSUS401 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
BSBXDB301 |
Respond to the service needs of customers and clients with disability |
CHCCCS014 |
Provide brief interventions |
CHCCSM005 |
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
CSCDOG003 |
Prepare stimulus aids for use with dogs |
CSCDOG004 |
Select dogs |
CSCINT001 |
Negotiate behaviour change |
CSCINT002 |
Assist offenders to change behaviour |
CSCINT003 |
Assist offenders to change drug and alcohol use |
CSCINT004 |
Assess offender risks and needs |
CSCINT005 |
Support group activities |
CSCOFM003 |
Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders |
CSCOFM004 |
Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders |
CSCOFM017 |
Supervise community work programs |
CSCOFM019 |
Manage complex supervision |
CSCOFM026 |
Protect the safety and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders |
CSCOFM028 |
Provide support to offenders in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities |
CSCOFM030 |
Support offender rehabilitation and reintegration in the community |
CSCORG004 |
Prepare reports for justice agencies |
CSCORG005 |
Conduct interviews |
CSCORG007 |
Contribute to work unit planning |
CSCORG009 |
Report to a formal inquiry |
CSCORG010 |
Organise and chair meetings |
CSCORG011 |
Establish and maintain networks |
CSCORG012 |
Manage activities to meet client requirements |
CSCSAS011 |
Monitor control room operations |
CSCSAS013 |
Manage conflict through negotiation |
CSCSAS014 |
Monitor and review security systems |
CSCSAS015 |
Manage threatening behaviour |
CSCSAS017 |
Use firearms |
CSCTRA004 |
Plan and monitor escorts |
PSPGEN016 |
Address client needs |
PSPGEN035 |
Provide workplace mentoring |
PUAEQU001 |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
PUALAW001 |
Protect and preserve incident scene |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to CSC40112 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice. |
Links
CSC Correctional Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide at: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde