CSCSAS020 Manage security

Release: 1

CSCSAS020 Manage security

Modification History

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

Application

This unit describes the skills required to ensure compliance with security procedures, maintain the safety and security of staff and/or offenders and maintain safety and security documentation.

This unit applies to those working with offenders/detainees/staff in prisons, secure custodial centres and community facilities under custodial supervision, with responsibility for managing security matters.

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 managing security.

Those undertaking this unit work independently, drawing upon support from a range of established resources. The role requires complex task organisation, analysis and decision making skills. Working as part of a coordinated team is integral to the role.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Safety and security

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. Ensure compliance with security procedures	1.1 Identify all security and emergency procedures relevant to own work role. 1.2 Oversee implementation of relevant security procedures according to the level of risk. 1.3 Provide instruction to work group on potential security risks. 1.4 Report potential breaches of security and/or faults to appropriate authority.
2. Maintain safety and security of staff and/or offenders	2.1 Maintain dynamic security actions by ensuring regular and consistent interaction with offenders or staff and sharing of information and observations. 2.2 Ensure security functions and activities relating to the care and wellbeing of offenders are implemented. 2.3 Coordinate response to security breaches involving staff or offenders.
3. Maintain safety and security documentation	3.1 Participate in the routine review of security procedures and responses according to own level of responsibility. 3.2 Complete security documentation. 3.3 Manage and store security files.

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 http://www.govskills.com.au/guides/correctional-services/foundation-skills-guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

GSA website - http://www.govskills.com.au

CSC Foundations Skills Guide - http://www.govskills.com.au/guides/correctional-services/foundation-skills-guide

CSC Knowledge Guide - http://www.govskills.com.au/guides/correctional-services/knowledge-guide

CSC Implementation Guide - http://www.govskills.com.au/guides/correctional-services/implementation-guide