CSCTRA005 Maintain security during escort

Release: 1

CSCTRA005 Maintain security during escort

Modification History

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the CSC Correctional Services Training Package Release 5.0

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify offender escort requirements, prepare to escort, and escort offenders. This unit applies to those working in roles supervising secure transport of offenders in transport vehicles. Working as part of a coordinated team is integral to the role. An individual undertaking this role works with moderate support, drawing upon familiar support resources and direction from colleagues. 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. Licencing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and may vary across states and territories. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements before undertaking this unit.

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable.

Competency Field

Transport and escort

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Identify offender escort requirements	1.1	Check and confirm the requirements for escorts and organise resources and equipment according to escort plan and duty instructions
1.2	Identify individual needs requiring additional resources, and request adjustments to escort plans
1.3	Ensure all information relevant to the escort is gathered and shared with the escort team
1.4	Conduct security search of the vehicle in accordance with organisational requirements
1.5	Complete vehicle inspection to ensure capability to complete the escort
1.6	Check and confirm itinerary and route against movement plans and individual needs and adjustments
2	Prepare offenders for escort	2.1	Check and confirm the identification of all offenders to be escorted against authorised information
2.2	Check and confirm offender property, files, security equipment and all resources needed to accompany prisoners
2.3	Confirm the classification and conditions of offenders and note any individual needs
2.4	Search prisoners according to procedures, taking account of prisoner’s gender, health and safety requirements
2.5	Provide clear, accurate information to offenders to address concerns and problems and promote cooperation
2.6	Advise relevant stakeholders of offender movements and complete necessary records
2.7	Apply restraints in accordance with assignment instructions and legal requirements
3	Escort offender	3.1	Monitor the safety and welfare of offenders during transport and authorised activities using vehicle surveillance equipment and dynamic security methods
3.2	Maintain communication with control room and locations in accordance with escort plan and duty instructions
3.3	Use conflict management strategies to minimise risk to safety and welfare, disruption to the itinerary and escalation of conflict
3.4	Ensure response to accidents, injuries, damage, and incidents maintains the safety, security and welfare of staff, offenders and the public
3.5	Report incidents promptly according to the nature and urgency of the incident
3.6	Complete reports and documentation in the format and time required
3.7	Transfer offenders, property, and files to receiving agencies to ensure the continuation of care and security

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Correctional Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces and is equivalent to CSCTRA001 Maintain security during escort.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde