Qualification details

Release 3. Modifications have been made to:

• CSC elective unit updated

Release 2. Modifications have been made to:

• Elective unit updated

Release 1.

This is a new qualification. It was released in CSC Correctional Services Training Package Release 2.0.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as Authorised Officers by the Commonwealth or the service provider to provide immigrations detention services under the Migration Act (Cth). It allows for the attainment of competencies to work effectively with people in immigration detention to ensure their safety and security.

This qualification is part of the CSC Corrections Training Package. When contextualising corrections units for use in this qualification, it is not appropriate to refer to people in immigration detention as offenders because immigration detention is strictly administrative, not punitive.

Statutory/legislative requirements apply to this qualification and may vary across states and territories. Individuals must be employed by the Commonwealth or the service provider to provide Immigration Detention services. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

A total of 16 units of competency are required for this qualification:

• 8 core units
• 8 elective units

Elective units may be selected from the elective list below. Up to 4 general elective units may be selected from this or imported from any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided the selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification and do not duplicate content already covered. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that any prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Core units 

CSCIDO001

Protect the safety and welfare of people in immigration detention

CSCIDO002

Supervise people in immigration detention

CSCORG002

Communicate effectively

CSCORG003

Prepare reports

CSCORG028

Work effectively with culturally diverse offenders and colleagues

CSCSAS001

Maintain security

CSCSAS005

Contain incidents that jeopardise safety and security

CSCWHS001

Use safe work practices

Elective units 

CPPSEC2107

Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security

CPPSEC3107

Monitor security and coordinate response from control rooms

CPPSEC3108

Store, protect and dispose of security information

CSCOFM012

Process offender induction

CSCOFM013

Provide responsible care to people with a mental health problem and/or condition

CSCOFM025

Promote cooperative behaviour

CSCOFM029

Respond to offenders influenced by drugs or alcohol 

CSCORG029

Conduct interviews

CSCSAS002

Screen access to and exit from premises

CSCSAS003

Maintain the security of premises

CSCSAS007

Operate central monitoring station

CSCSAS009

Control incidents using defensive tactics

CSCSAS022

Conduct searches

CSCSAS023

Support a response to medical emergencies

CSCSAS024

Manage conflict through negotiation

CSCTRA001

Maintain security during escort

This is a new qualification. There is no equivalent qualification.