Subjects
16 units of competency are required for this qualification:
5 core units
11 elective units
Specialisation
The candidate may complete the general qualification, or specialise by completing all units from one of the following groups:
Group A for a Custodial specialisation
Group B for a Community specialisation
Group C for a Youth Custodial specialisation
Choose the remaining 6 elective units from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package. Alternatively, up to 4 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 the occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the CSC Implementation Guide.
Elective units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Core units | |
Contribute to achieving the goals of the organisation | |
Communicate effectively | |
Prepare reports | |
Maintain security | |
Contribute to workplace safety | |
Group A: Custodial specialisation | |
Contain incidents that jeopardise safety and security | |
Supervise offenders | |
Maintain security system | |
Control incidents using defensive tactics | |
Conduct searches | |
Group B: Community specialisation | |
Supervise offenders in the community | |
Support offender to maintain positive relationships | |
Promote cooperative behaviour | |
Prepare reports for justice agencies | |
Conduct interviews | |
Group C: Youth Custodial specialisation | |
Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders | |
Promote cooperative behaviour | |
Conduct searches | |
Plan and conduct group activities | |
Work effectively with young people | |
Group D: General elective units | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Undertake case management | |
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 | |
Respond to offenders influenced by drugs or alcohol | |
Process offender induction | |
Provide responsible care to people with a mental health problem and or condition | |
Supervise female offenders | |
Work effectively with culturally diverse offenders and colleagues | |
Respond to medical emergencies | |
Operate central monitoring station | |
Supervise attendance at court | |
Manage conflict through negotiation | |
Maintain security during escort | |
Demonstrate first attack fire fighting equipment | |
Store and protect information | |
Operate specialised security equipment | |
Monitor security from control room | |
Maintain and use security database | |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | |
Provide basic emergency life support | |
Provide first aid | |
Provide first aid in remote situations | |
Provide advanced resuscitation | |
Manage first aid services and resources | |
Operate breathing apparatus | |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan | |
Work effectively in the organisation | |
Work effectively with diversity | |
Use workplace communication strategies | |
Provide work skill instruction | |
Operate commercial vehicle | |
Apply fatigue management strategies | |
