Modification History
Release 1. This qualification was released in CSC Correctional Services Training Package Release 3.0 |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed in the supervision and monitoring of offenders and detainees. It allows for the attainment of general competencies or specialisations in Adult or Youth Custodial and Adult or Youth Community streams. The general qualification covers the competencies required by individuals whose work roles are not defined in the specialist groups. The general qualification reflects the role of individuals who undertake a range support tasks including:
The custodial specialisation covers the competencies required by individuals usually enrolled in an entry-level training program and required to demonstrate their capacity to assume custodial officer responsibilities. At the completion of this qualification, officers will be expected to assume full custodial duties. There are separate specialisation groups with distinct requirements for adult and youth custodial specialisations. These specialisations reflect the role of individuals who undertake a range of custodial tasks including:
The community specialisations cover the competencies required by individuals who supervise offenders directly or indirectly in the community and within specified parameters of responsibility defined by work activities or by the complexity of assessment of offenders’ needs and risks. There are separate specialisation groups with distinct requirements for adult and youth community specialisations. These specialisations reflect the role of individuals who undertake a range of supervision tasks including:
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 III in Correctional Practice (field of study) e.g. Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial). |
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. |
Packaging Rules
16 units of competency must be completed:
Specialisation Candidates may specialise in a specific stream by completing the core units and elective units from one of the following:
Up to 4 elective units may be selected from this or imported from any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course when selecting Group E electives. |
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Core units |
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CSCORG001 |
Contribute to achieving the goals of the organisation |
CSCORG002 |
Communicate effectively |
CSCORG003 |
Prepare reports |
CSCSAS001 |
Maintain security |
CSCWHS001 |
Use safe work practices |
Group A: Adult Custodial specialisation |
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CSCOFM008 |
Supervise offenders |
CSCSAS005 |
Contain incidents that jeopardise safety and security |
CSCSAS008 |
Maintain security system |
CSCSAS009 |
Control incidents using defensive tactics |
CSCSAS022 |
Conduct searches |
Group B: Adult Community specialisation |
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CSCOFM010 |
Support offender to maintain positive relationships |
CSCOFM024 |
Establish and maintain relationships with community agencies and offenders |
CSCOFM025 |
Promote cooperative behaviour |
CSCOFM030 |
Support offender rehabilitation and reintegration in the community |
CSCORG004 |
Prepare reports for justice agencies |
CSCORG029 |
Conduct interviews |
Group C: Youth Custodial specialisation |
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CHCMHS007 |
Work effectively in trauma informed care |
CHCPRT015 |
Respond to needs of youth justice clients |
CHCYTH001 |
Engage respectfully with young people |
CSCOFM025 |
Promote cooperative behaviour |
CSCOFM027 |
Protect the safety and welfare of young people who have offended |
CSCOFM029 |
Respond to offenders influenced by drugs or alcohol |
CSCSAS022 |
Conduct searches |
Group D: Youth Community specialisation |
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CHCPRT015 |
Respond to needs of youth justice clients |
CHCYTH011 |
Work effectively with young people and their families |
CSCOFM024 |
Establish and maintain relationships with community agencies and offenders |
CSCOFM029 |
Respond to offenders influenced by drugs or alcohol |
CSCOFM030 |
Support offender rehabilitation and reintegration in the community |
Group E: General elective units |
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BSBSUS211 |
Participate in sustainable work practices |
CHCGRP002 |
Plan and conduct group activities |
CHCMHS007 |
Work effectively in trauma informed care |
CPPFES2005A |
Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment |
CPPSEC3019A |
Operate specialised security equipment |
CPPSEC3108 |
Store, protect and dispose of security information |
CSCOFM003 |
Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders |
CSCOFM004 |
Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders |
CSCOFM012 |
Process offender induction |
CSCOFM013 |
Provide responsible care to people with a mental health problem and/or condition |
CSCOFM014 |
Supervise female offenders |
CSCOFM026 |
Protect the safety and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders |
CSCOFM029 |
Respond to offenders influenced by drugs or alcohol |
CSCOFM030 |
Support offender rehabilitation and reintegration in the community |
CSCORG028 |
Work effectively with culturally diverse offenders and colleagues |
CSCSAS007 |
Operate central monitoring station |
CSCSAS012 |
Supervise attendance at court |
CSCSAS013 |
Manage conflict through negotiation |
CSCSAS023 |
Support a response to medical emergencies |
CSCTRA001 |
Maintain security during escort |
HLTAID009 |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
HLTAID010 |
Provide basic emergency life support |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
HLTAID013 |
Provide First Aid in a remote or isolated site |
HLTAID015 |
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
HLTAID016 |
Manage first aid services and resources |
HLTPAT005 |
Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing |
MSMWHS216 |
Operate breathing apparatus |
PSPGEN009 |
Work effectively in the organisation |
PSPGEN015 |
Work effectively with diversity |
TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
TLIC1051 |
Operate commercial vehicle |
TLIF2010 |
Apply fatigue management strategies |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification replaces and is equivalent to CSC30119 Certificate III in Correctional Practice. |
Links
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