Modification History
CSCOFM303A Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
CSCOFM303A Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to respond to offenders who are influenced by drugs or alcohol and to act immediately to minimise risks to health and safety.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to correctional services staff working with offenders in prisons, secure custodial centres or within the community. With changes based on different organisation's needs, it can apply to workers in juvenile detention, immigration detention or other contexts where working with detained persons is part of the work role.
Customisation will be required to accommodate the different work sites and defined work role contexts in which this unit will be applied.
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 Provide an immediate response to offenders' condition . |
1.1 Assess the condition of offender by observation and checking of external signs and responses . 1.2 Place offender in a location designed to protect the safety and welfare of people involved. 1.3 Monitor offender's condition and behaviour and note all signs consistent with alcohol or drug use. 1.4 Note signs that are not consistent with drug or alcohol use and report these immediately. 1.5 Request emergency assistance where offender's condition suggests the need for immediate medical attention based on emergency response criteria. 1.6 Request medical support according to the organisation's procedures for substance testing and risk assessment . 1.7 Monitor and record offender's condition according to organisation's procedures. |
2 Reduce the possibility of risk or injury . |
2.1 Determine the need to use isolation and restraint according to risk assessment and organisational guidelines. 2.2 Maintain a calm and confident manner in all contact with offenders affected by drugs and alcohol. 2.3 Follow the organisation's occupational health and safety policies and guidelines and infection control guidelines in all actions to protect the safety of all people. 2.4 Respond to emergencies according to emergency procedures and degree of urgency. 2.5 Recruit specialist support immediately when indicated by offender's condition and degree of risk . 2.6 Complete incident reports that are clear, accurate and in the required format. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills :
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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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External signs and responses may include: |
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Signs that are not consistent with drug or alcohol use may include: |
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Risk assessment will be based on the risk management system and may include: |
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Degree of risk will be based on factors that may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Offender management
Competency field
Not applicable
Co-requisite units
Not applicable