Qualification details

Release 3.0.

This version was released in CSC Correctional Services Training Package release 2.0.

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).

12 units of competency must be completed:

• 4 core units
• 1 health and safety elective unit relevant to the job role
• 7 elective units consisting of:

• units from either the health and safety elective units not already selected, Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E or Group F
• up to 2 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.

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:

• Case Management specialisation = 4 core units, 1 health and safety elective unit, 4 Group A units plus 3 Group F units
• Community specialisation = 4 core units, 1 health and safety elective unit, 5 Group B units plus 2 Group F units
• Dog Handling specialisation = 4 core units, 1 health and safety elective unit, 5 Group C units plus 2 Group F units
• Emergency Response specialisation = 4 core units, 1 health and safety elective unit, 6 Group D units plus 1 Group F units
• Supervision specialisation = 4 core units, 1 health and safety elective unit, 5 Group E units plus 2 Group F units

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.

Core units 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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

This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to CSC40112 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.