Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in CSC Correctional Services Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is not equivalent to CSCTRA401A Plan and monitor escorts.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to prepare for and supervise vehicular escorts and protect prisoners and the public during escorts. Escorts may be for the purpose of court attendance, medical treatment, compassionate and family visits, employment programs, attendance at specialist services, interstate transfers, location transfers, and attendance at hearings and inquiries.
This unit applies to those working in the planning and monitoring of escorts. These staff members may be from a range of occupational areas within correctional services. Working as part of a coordinated team is integral to the role.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to prisoner transport.
Those undertaking this unit work independently, drawing upon support from a range of established resources. The role requires complex organisational, analysis and communication skills.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Transport and escort
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Plan and coordinate escort |
1.1 Develop escort plans and duties from prisoner transfer information. 1.2 Identify and assign resources, personnel and equipment needed for the escort according to escort purpose, escort plans and escort procedures. 1.3 Ensure that vehicles and equipment are checked for availability and serviceability. 1.4 Check information from agencies and/or movement orders for specific requirements and for accuracy and consistency with escort plans. 1.5 Act upon information concerning the need for any special prisoner transport requirements and factor these into escort planning. 1.6 Confirm that route plans, itinerary and timetables ensure the safest and most time-effective movements. 1.7 Provide prisoners and team members with information designed to promote cooperation and understanding, and reduce stress and mistakes. |
2. Monitor escorts |
2.1 Brief the escort officers on the details of the escort and routine for the day. 2.2 Adjust deployments, instructions and schedules on the basis of any late information received. 2.3 Ensure that the escort departs the base at its schedule time. 2.4 Ensure that vehicle routes are frequently reviewed to ensure the safety, security and welfare of staff, prisoners and the public is maintained. 2.5 Monitor, record and advise internal and external parties of any delays or circumstances that may result in late prisoner delivery. 2.6 Delegate any further movement orders received in a safe and timely manner. |
3. Manage escort contingencies and documentation |
3.1 Take charge of any emergency during prisoner movement to ensure the safety, security and welfare of staff, prisoners and the public is maintained. 3.2 Liaise with agency and other officials in order to promote effective cooperation. 3.3 Check relevant logs for any variations to escort plans and ensure reasons for variances are recorded. 3.4 Anticipate and assess the impact of vehicle and equipment breakdowns and mechanical problems. 3.5 Log all prisoner movement data and incidents and report to the relevant agencies. |
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to CSCTRA401A Plan and monitor escorts.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde