Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in CSC Correctional Services Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to CSCSAS205A Contain incidents that jeopardise safety and security. |
Application
This unit describes the skills required to respond to and contain incidents that jeopardise safety and security.
This unit applies to those working in detention centres, correctional centres or prisons, community corrections offices, justice administration offices and on work sites where detainees, prisoners or offenders are under statutory supervision. With contextualisation this unit may apply to those working in other work environments.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to security.
Those undertaking this unit work independently with support to perform routine tasks in a moderate range of familiar and less familiar contexts. The role requires teamwork, communication and simple inferencing skills.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Safety and security
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
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1. Respond to incidents |
1.1 Identify the possible causes of incidents and assess them for relevance to the security and safety of people and the environment. 1.2 Respond to incidents confidently and appropriately, according to agreed procedures. 1.3 Request assistance clearly and promptly. 1.4 Use security equipment and technology according to instructions and procedures. |
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2. Contain incidents |
2.1 Monitor situation for potential causes of conflict and harmful behaviour. 2.2 Use communication and negotiation strategies that prevent escalation of incidents. 2.3 Provide clear, accurate and comprehensive information to assist decision making. 2.4 Select response and action designed to minimise risk and preserve the safety and security of all involved. 2.5 Apply necessary level of force that complies with organisational policy to establish control and maintain security. 2.6 Provide accurate and clear reports promptly. |
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to CSCSAS205A Contain incidents that jeopardise safety and security.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde
