Modification History
CSCINT502A Second release: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
CSCINT502A First release: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to direct the activities, outcomes and processes of a group of offenders for the purpose of achieving the goals of programs designed to address offending behaviour and reduce re-offending.
Application of the Unit
Offender participation may be part of a mandatory sentence requirement or voluntary, and may be inside a secure centre or in the community.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Assess offenders' needs and programs . |
1.1 Consult the history and background of referred offenders and assess their suitability for the program. 1.2 Use information about offenders to allocate them to a group according to needs of the offenders and conditions of the programs. 1.3 Identify the need for additional groups or programs and check with program purpose and resources. |
2 Design and coordinate a program of activities . |
2.1 Check current commitments in time and resources for flexibility and capacity to expand. 2.2 Check the objectives, outcomes and processes of group programs for consistency with the organisation's policies and objectives and program outcomes. 2.3 Plan a structured sequence of activities and timetable to achieve the objective of the group program within the resources available. 2.4 Consult team members for feedback on the planned program and indications of support. 2.5 Identify resources needed for the program and allocate according to priorities and availability. |
3 Manage process and outcomes of the group . |
3.1 Provide information to group in a language and style they will understand. 3.2 Negotiate group rules and confirm agreement with group to encourage commitment, cooperation and active participation. 3.3 Check the background of members of the group for indicators of concerns, patterns of behaviour, strengths and barriers and consider these in the approach taken. 3.4 Encourage members of groups to take responsibility for agreement on objectives, targets and outcomes. 3.5 Plan the location of the group meetings to promote comfort, trust, privacy, energy and focus. 3.6 Direct the strengths and energy of the group to maintain positive direction, cooperation and achievements. 3.7 Encourage active participation and appropriate responses and model positive behaviour through the selection of effective communication techniques. 3.8 Monitor behaviour and mood of members for signals, and anticipate and provide appropriate responses. 3.9 Provide clear and relevant information to the group at a suitable language and comprehension level. 3.10 Analyse own values for their impact on own attitudes and interactions and to detect and avoid personalising issues, discrimination and stereotyping. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required knowledge :
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions. In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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History and background may be gathered by examining information, including: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Intervention.
Competency field
Not applicable.
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.