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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit of competence must be assessed in the workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions

Consistency in performance should be demonstrated across the range of supervisory activities the worker is expected to undertake

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resource requirements for assessment include access to:

an appropriate workplace or an environment capable of accurately simulating the workplace for assessment purposes

Method of assessment:

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of:

Dynamics of adolescent offending

Dynamics of young offender's significant others

Understanding adolescent clients and their special needs as individuals and as part of a group

Identifying and implementing procedures used in a critical incident and/or situation, within relevant policy, procedures and legislation

Behaviour management models, theories and techniques

Security and safety procedures and policies

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Maintain physical and emotional security and safety

Interact with clients in appropriate ways

Manage critical incidents and/or situations

Maintain and use security systems

Apply knowledge of organisation and legislative requirements

Use typical processes listed in the Range Statement

In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to:

Identify, interpret and adapt behaviour management theories, models and techniques

Promote relapse prevention strategies and non-offending behaviour

Demonstrate and apply understanding of particular issues of significant others of young offenders

Communicate effectively with clients, families and members of justice system

Utilise age appropriate behaviours and language

Operate all relevant security equipment

Demonstrate application of skills in:

conflict management

role modelling

engaging involuntary clients

engaging significant others

first aid

observation and assessing of behaviour

Maintain documentation as required, including effective use of relevant information technology in line with work health and safety (WHS) guidelines

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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.

The contexts for provision supervision and security include:

Within a detention facility

Of clients, staff and physical environment

Provision of supervision and security will be carried out within requirements established by:

Court orders

A range of legislation including social justice, equity and access, workplace health and safety and security

Organisation policy and procedures

Relevant program standards

International conventions relating to the rights of children and young persons

Admitting people to facility includes:

Defining terms of custody with client, explaining terms of order to client and significant others in ways which are clear and age and culturally appropriate

Integration into residential setting includes:

Establishing processes for resolving issues between workers, client and other residents

Explaining expectations of client while in facility

Explaining rules and consequences for behaviour to client

Ideology relating personal and communal behaviour operating in facility is explained to client

Security involves:

Physical safety of people and providing a sense of well being and maximum care and protection to clients and staff

Maintain a healthy and safe environmentinvolves monitoring physical security systems such as:

Perimeter fence

Buildings

Locks

Alarm systems

Camera surveillance

Radio/intercom systems

Contributing to reintegration of client back into community including:

Providing information about services, programs and financial supports that client can access

Utilising networks to provide client with access to opportunities available in community