Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
2 |
CSC12 V1.1 |
Equivalent imported electives updated. |
1 |
CSC12 V1 |
Equivalent to CSC40107 from CSC07 V1.2. New unit added. Imported units updated. |
Description
This qualification covers the competencies allowing experienced staff to reflect advanced practice and greater team leadership roles. It allows staff to achieve recognition for specialist organisational roles and for pathways into management roles and cross-sector specialisations.
Electives may also be drawn from other Training Packages to reflect the work context and career plans of the individual. 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
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the correctional services industry for this qualification. 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
18 units of competency are required for this qualification including:
- 5 core units
- 13 elective units
Choose a minimum of 10 elective from the list below.
Choose the remaining 3 elective units from the list below or from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package, or from an Accredited Course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be from an equivalent qualification level or higher.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Core units
BSBWOR401A |
Establish effective workplace relationships |
CSCORG402A |
Gather and report complex information |
CSCSAS201A |
Maintain security |
PSPGOV308B |
Work effectively with diversity |
PSPOHS301A |
Contribute to workplace safety |
Elective units
Group A electives (General offender management ) |
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CHCCM401D |
Undertake case management |
CSCINT404A |
Assess offender risks and needs |
CSCOFM203A |
Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders |
CSCOFM308A |
Promote cooperative behaviour |
CSCOFM309A |
Process offender induction |
CSCOFM403A |
Supervise community work programs |
CSCOFM405 |
Manage high risk offenders |
CSCORG303A |
Conduct interviews |
CSCSAS402B |
Manage threatening behaviour |
Group B electives (Case management ) |
|
CHCCM402E |
Establish and monitor a case plan |
CSCOFM307A |
Support offender to maintain positive relationships |
CSCOFM401A |
Implement planned approach to offender management |
CSCOFM404A |
Provide guidance and counsel |
CSCORG302A |
Prepare reports for justice agencies |
CSCORG404A |
Organise and chair meetings |
CSCORG405A |
Establish and maintain networks |
CSCORG406A |
Manage activities to meet client requirements |
Group C electives (Safety and security ) |
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CSCSAS304A |
Monitor control room operations |
CSCSAS401A |
Monitor and review security systems |
CSCSAS306A |
Manage conflict through negotiation |
CSCTRA401A |
Plan and monitor escorts |
Group D electives (Supervision ) |
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BSBWOR402A |
Promote team effectiveness |
BSBWOR404B |
Develop work priorities |
CSCOHS401A |
Supervise occupational health and safety practices |
CSCORG401A |
Contribute to work unit planning |
CSCORG407A |
Coordinate a work team |
PUALAW001B |
Protect and preserve incident scene |
Group E electives (Emergency response ) |
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CSCSAS402B |
Manage threatening behaviour |
CSCSAS403A |
Provide emergency response to dangerous incidents |
PUAEMR005B |
Design and manage activities which exercise elements of emergency management |
PUAEMR026 |
Treat operational risk |
PUAEQU001B |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
PUALAW001B |
Protect and preserve incident scene |
PUAOPE001B |
Supervise response |
Group F electives (Canine operations ) |
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CSCDH401A |
Manage dogs for security purposes |
CSCDH402A |
Maintain the health and welfare of dogs |
CSCDH403A |
Prepare stimulus aids for use with dogs |
CSCDH404A |
Select dogs |
CSCDH405A |
Train detector dogs |
CSCDH406A |
Train dogs for response and control |
CSCDH407A |
Train dogs in agility work |
Group G electives (Court operations ) |
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CSCSAS305A |
Supervise attendance at court |
PSPCRT401C |
Carry out court orderly functions |
PSPCRT410B |
Provide court support to Indigenous clients |
Group H electives (Official inquiries ) |
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CSCORG403A |
Report to a formal inquiry |
PSPREG410B |
Give evidence |
PUALAW003B |
Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting |
PUALAW004B |
Represent the organisation in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting |
Group I electives (Investigation and intelligence ) |
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PUALAW001B |
Protect and preserve incident scene |
PUALAW002B |
Conduct initial investigation at incident scene |
PUAPOL024B |
Conduct investigations |
PUAPOL034B |
Analyse information |
Group J electives (Program intervention ) |
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CSCINT401A |
Negotiate behaviour change |
CSCINT402A |
Assist offenders to change behaviour |
CSCINT403A |
Assist offenders to change drug and alcohol use |
CSCINT404A |
Assess offender risks and needs |
CSCINT405A |
Support group activities |
CSCOFM308A |
Promote cooperative behaviour |
CHCCS403C |
Provide brief intervention |
CHCDFV301A |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCDFV402C |
Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence |
CHCDFV509D |
Work with users of violence to effect change |
CHCAOD510B |
Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and-or other drugs issues |
CHCCS419C |
Provide support services to clients |
Group K electives (Working with special needs and diversity ) |
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CHCAOD402B |
Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector |
CHCMH301C |
Work effectively in mental health |
CHCDIS301C |
Work effectively with people with a disability |
CSCOFM301A |
Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders |
CSCOFM302A |
Protect the safety and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders |
CSCOFM304A |
Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders |
CSCOFM402A |
Provide support to offenders in Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities |
PSPCRT410B |
Provide court support to Indigenous clients |
Group L electives (Miscellaneous units ) |
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BSBSUS301A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
CSCSAS404A |
Use firearms |
HLTFA301C |
Apply first aid |
MSAPMOHS216A |
Operate breathing apparatus |
PSPGOV414A |
Provide workplace mentoring |
PSPREG417A |
Undertake compliance audits |