Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Qualification description

This general qualification covers the competencies required by staff members with non-operational roles, and staff whose work roles are not defined in specialist sector responsibilities.

Where a free choice of electives is possible in the qualification packaging rules, electives may also be drawn from other Training Packages to reflect the work context and career plans of the individual. Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

16 units of competency are required for this qualification including:

5 core units

11 elective units

Choose 11 elective units from the list below. Alternatively, up to 4 electives may be selected from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package, or from an Accredited Course.

Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification

All elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher, unless otherwise stated.

Core units

add topic CSCORG201A

Contribute to achieving the goals of the organisation

add topic CSCORG202A

Communicate effectively

add topic CSCORG301A

Prepare reports

add topic CSCSAS201A

Maintain security

add topic PSPOHS301A

Contribute to workplace safety

Elective units

add topic BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic CHCCM401D

Undertake case management

add topic CSCOFM203A

Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders

add topic CSCOFM301A

Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders

add topic CSCOFM302A

Protect the safety and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders

add topic CSCOFM303A

Respond to offenders influenced by drugs or alcohol

add topic CSCOFM304A

Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders

add topic CSCOFM307A

Support offender to maintain positive relationships

add topic CSCOFM308A

Promote cooperative behaviour

add topic CSCOFM309A

Process offender induction

add topic CSCORG302A

Prepare reports for justice agencies

add topic CSCORG303A

Conduct interviews

add topic CSCSAS206A

Respond to medical emergencies

add topic CSCSAS303A

Conduct searches

add topic CSCSAS305A

Supervise attendance at court

add topic CSCSAS306A

Manage conflict through negotiation

add topic HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

add topic HLTFA302A

Provide first aid in remote situation

add topic MSL954001A

Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan

add topic PRMPFES05B

Use portable fire fighting equipment

add topic PSPGOV308B

Work effectively with diversity

add topic PSPGOV301B

Work effectively in the organisation

add topic PSPGOV312A

Use workplace communication strategies

add topic TAADEL301C

Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills


Pathways...

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Entry Requirements

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Licensing Information

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Employability Skills

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