Qualification details

Release 3. Modifications have been made to:

• Unit CSCORG021 deleted due to zero enrolment
• Unit CSCORG020 deleted due to zero enrolment
• Unit CSCOFM022 deleted due to zero enrolment

Release 2. Modifications have been made to:

• One or more units added or deleted from the general elective group

Release 1. This version was released in CSC Correctional Services Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the Standards for Training Packages.

• Supersedes and equivalent to CSC50112 Diploma of Correctional Administration.
• CSC unit codes updated.
• Imported elective units updated.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed in administration of programs and services relating to the supervision and management of offenders and detainees. It allows for the attainment of general competencies and also specialisation in Intelligence operations.

The general qualification reflects the advanced skills required to operate across a variety of correctional sectors and services.

The Intelligence stream reflects the skills required by intelligence officers operating in a corrections environment to interact with human sources, analyse intelligence information gathered through human sources and develop standardised intelligence products.

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 listed below, the resultant testamur can be titled: Diploma of Correctional Administration (field of study) e.g. Diploma of Correctional Administration (Intelligence).

8 units of competency must be completed:

• 2 core units
• 6 elective units consisting of:

• units from either Group A or Group B
• 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.

Specialisation 

Candidates may specialise in Intelligence by completing the 2 core units, 4 Group A units and 2 Group B 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 B electives.

Core units 

CSCORG014

Use information to make critical decisions

CSCORG022

Manage effective workplace relationships

Group A: Intelligence specialisation 

BSBRSK401

Identify risk and apply risk management processes

CSCITL001

Manage human sources

CSCITL002

Analyse information

CSCITL003

Produce and review standard intelligence products

Group B: General elective units 

BSBHRM405

Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff

BSBINM501

Manage an information or knowledge management system

BSBLED501

Develop a workplace learning environment

BSBMGT516

Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBPMG521

Manage project integration

BSBPMG522

Undertake project work

BSBSUS501

Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

BSBWOR501

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

CHCCCS003

Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

CPPCMN4007

Manage workplace safety arrangements

CSCINT006

Use therapeutic processes in groups to address offending behaviour

CSCINT007

Use group processes to address offending behaviour

CSCOFM020

Coordinate offender management processes

CSCOFM021

Plan and review services to offenders

CSCORG010

Organise and chair meetings

CSCORG011

Establish and maintain networks

CSCORG012

Manage activities to meet client requirements

CSCORG015

Represent and promote the organisation

CSCORG016

Coordinate resource allocation and usage

CSCORG017

Coordinate the implementation of change

CSCORG018

Manage a work unit

CSCORG019

Manage teamwork through delegations

CSCSAS018

Plan responses to incidents that jeopardise safety and security

CSCSAS019

Determine response to security risks

PSPGEN047

Promote diversity

PSPGEN051

Conduct evaluations

PSPGEN054

Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGEN060

Manage performance

PSPPCM011

Plan to manage a contract

PSPREG020

Conduct prosecutions

PSPSEC012

Develop security risk management plans

PSPSEC013

Implement and monitor security risk management plans

This qualification supersedes and is equivalent to CSC50112 Diploma of Correctional Administration.