Subjects
12 units of competency are required for this qualification:
4 core units
1 unit from Group A
7 elective units
Specialisation
The candidate may complete the general qualification, or specialise by completing all units from one of the following groups:
Group B for a Case Management specialisation
Group C for a Community specialisation
Group D for a Dog Handling specialisation
Group E for an Emergency Response specialisation
Group F for a Supervision specialisation
Choose the remaining 2 elective units from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package. Alternatively, the 2 elective units may be selected from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current job role requirements and the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the CSC Implementation Guide.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to a unit it is identified by this symbol .
Core units | |
Work effectively with culturally diverse offenders and colleagues | |
Gather and report complex information | |
Manage security | |
Lead effective workplace relationships | |
Group A | |
Supervise occupational health and safety practices | |
Contribute to workplace safety | |
Group B: Case Management specialisation | |
Support offender to maintain positive relationships | |
Implement planned approach to offender management | |
Provide guidance and counsel | |
Undertake case management | |
Establish and monitor a case plan | |
Group C: Community specialisation | |
Assess offender risks and needs | |
Prepare reports for justice agencies | |
Conduct interviews | |
Report to a formal inquiry | |
Undertake case management | |
Group D: Dog Handling specialisation | |
Manage dogs for security purposes | |
Maintain the health and welfare of dogs | |
Train detector dogs | |
Train dogs for response and control | |
Train dogs in agility work | |
Group E: Emergency Response specialisation | |
Manage threatening behaviour | |
Provide emergency response to dangerous incidents | |
Participate incident briefings, debriefings and analysis | |
Protect and preserve incident scene | |
Treat operational risk | |
Assess operational risk | |
Group F: Supervision specialisation | |
Coordinate a work team | |
Lead team effectiveness | |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes | |
Develop work priorities | |
Monitor performance and provide feedback | |
General elective units | |
Prepare stimulus aids for use with dogs | |
Select dogs | |
Negotiate behaviour change | |
Assist offenders to change behaviour | |
Assist offenders to change drug and alcohol use | |
Assess offender risks and needs | |
Support group activities | |
Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders | |
Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders | |
Protect the safety and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders | |
Provide support to offenders in Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities | |
Supervise community work programs | |
Manage complex supervision | |
Prepare reports for justice agencies | |
Conduct interviews | |
Contribute to work unit planning | |
Report to a formal inquiry | |
Organise and chair meetings | |
Establish and maintain networks | |
Manage activities to meet client requirements | |
Monitor control room operations | |
Manage conflict through negotiation | |
Monitor and review security systems | |
Manage threatening behaviour | |
Use firearms | |
Plan and monitor escorts | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Undertake case management | |
Provide brief intervention | |
Provide support services to clients | |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | |
Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence | |
Work effectively with people with a disability | |
Work effectively in mental health | |
Provide workplace mentoring | |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | |
Protect and preserve incident scene | |
