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 offenders 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 andor 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 andor 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 nonoffending 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 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 andor 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 andor written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

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

The contexts for provision supervision and security include:

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

Admitting people to facility includes:

Integration into residential setting includes:

Security involves:

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

Contributing to reintegration of client back into community including: