Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CSCOFM005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Protect the safety and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CSCOFM005 - Protect the safety and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to monitor Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders in a secure facility and respond to identified risks.This unit applies to those working in prisons, secure custodial centres and in the community where they are responsible for the supervision of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander offenders. Working as part of a coordinated team is integral to the role.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to interaction with Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders.Those undertaking this unit work with moderate support in roles involving routine tasks with a number of familiar steps.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.

Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered by an individual working with offenders from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait background effectively as part of a coordinated team, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine.

This unit has been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment with:

• CSCORG002 Communicate effectively

• CSCOFM004 Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders

Refer to advice in the CSC Assessment Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Offender management
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Monitor Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders
  • Use a range of different interpersonal strategies to build rapport with offenders.
  • Check the background of the offender for indicators of special needs and likely risks.
  • Communicate conditions of court orders and the conditions of placement and offender services to offenders.
  • Complete reports, document all action and decisions.
  • Respond to concerns and incidents according to the degree of risk.
  • Ensure that the offender’s environment is safe and healthy according to agreed standards and cultural requirements.
  • Supervise the offender’s routine to monitor changes in mood and behaviour and potential risks.
  • Seek advice and support, including community and cultural support and the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait staff, where needs are identified.
  • Refer the offender to specialist services or programs suitable for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people.
  • Promote and maintain the rights and responsibilities of offenders and their cultural identity.
       
Element: Respond to identified risks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders
  • Observe and note behaviour signs that may indicate change in mood or attitude and analyse them for indicators of risk and harm.
  • Record changes that cause concern and report them promptly to relevant support service.
  • Identify people with special needs or who might be vulnerable to risk, from a range of offender information and monitor them closely according to procedures.
  • Assess any indications of risk or harm and respond to them according to the degree and nature of the risk and the circumstances of the offender.
  • Respond to incidents immediately according to procedures and in a manner designed to protect the safety and welfare of the people involved.
  • Communicate clear and reassuring information to the offender to address anxiety and distress and to maintain the offender’s understanding of what is happening.
  • Communicate clear, accurate and comprehensive information to team members for risk analysis.
  • Support investigations of risks and collaborative teamwork.
       
Element: Monitor Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders
  • Use a range of different interpersonal strategies to build rapport with offenders.
  • Check the background of the offender for indicators of special needs and likely risks.
  • Communicate conditions of court orders and the conditions of placement and offender services to offenders.
  • Complete reports, document all action and decisions.
  • Respond to concerns and incidents according to the degree of risk.
  • Ensure that the offender’s environment is safe and healthy according to agreed standards and cultural requirements.
  • Supervise the offender’s routine to monitor changes in mood and behaviour and potential risks.
  • Seek advice and support, including community and cultural support and the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait staff, where needs are identified.
  • Refer the offender to specialist services or programs suitable for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people.
  • Promote and maintain the rights and responsibilities of offenders and their cultural identity.
       
Element: Respond to identified risks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders
  • Observe and note behaviour signs that may indicate change in mood or attitude and analyse them for indicators of risk and harm.
  • Record changes that cause concern and report them promptly to relevant support service.
  • Identify people with special needs or who might be vulnerable to risk, from a range of offender information and monitor them closely according to procedures.
  • Assess any indications of risk or harm and respond to them according to the degree and nature of the risk and the circumstances of the offender.
  • Respond to incidents immediately according to procedures and in a manner designed to protect the safety and welfare of the people involved.
  • Communicate clear and reassuring information to the offender to address anxiety and distress and to maintain the offender’s understanding of what is happening.
  • Communicate clear, accurate and comprehensive information to team members for risk analysis.
  • Support investigations of risks and collaborative teamwork.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Monitor Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders

1.1 Use a range of different interpersonal strategies to build rapport with offenders.

1.2 Check the background of the offender for indicators of special needs and likely risks.

1.3 Communicate conditions of court orders and the conditions of placement and offender services to offenders.

1.4 Complete reports, document all action and decisions.

1.5 Respond to concerns and incidents according to the degree of risk.

1.6 Ensure that the offender’s environment is safe and healthy according to agreed standards and cultural requirements.

1.7 Supervise the offender’s routine to monitor changes in mood and behaviour and potential risks.

1.8 Seek advice and support, including community and cultural support and the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait staff, where needs are identified.

1.9 Refer the offender to specialist services or programs suitable for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people.

1.10 Promote and maintain the rights and responsibilities of offenders and their cultural identity.

2. Respond to identified risks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders

2.1 Observe and note behaviour signs that may indicate change in mood or attitude and analyse them for indicators of risk and harm.

2.2 Record changes that cause concern and report them promptly to relevant support service.

2.3 Identify people with special needs or who might be vulnerable to risk, from a range of offender information and monitor them closely according to procedures.

2.4 Assess any indications of risk or harm and respond to them according to the degree and nature of the risk and the circumstances of the offender.

2.5 Respond to incidents immediately according to procedures and in a manner designed to protect the safety and welfare of the people involved.

2.6 Communicate clear and reassuring information to the offender to address anxiety and distress and to maintain the offender’s understanding of what is happening.

2.7 Communicate clear, accurate and comprehensive information to team members for risk analysis.

2.8 Support investigations of risks and collaborative teamwork.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

checking and analysing information for assessment of risks and special needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders

liaising with Aboriginal and Torres Strait staff and advisers

adapting communication to address cultural barriers

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

organisation's policies and procedures related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders

historical and cultural context in which contact with the justice system will affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders

duty of care

offender information system

code of conduct

range of specialist support services and programs available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders

indicators of risk, including:

trauma of imprisonment or impact of the justice system

stress

depression and withdrawal

cultural conflict and alienation

behaviour and attitudes

separation from family and social support

influence of offenders' culture and experience on their behaviour

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Monitor Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders

1.1 Use a range of different interpersonal strategies to build rapport with offenders.

1.2 Check the background of the offender for indicators of special needs and likely risks.

1.3 Communicate conditions of court orders and the conditions of placement and offender services to offenders.

1.4 Complete reports, document all action and decisions.

1.5 Respond to concerns and incidents according to the degree of risk.

1.6 Ensure that the offender’s environment is safe and healthy according to agreed standards and cultural requirements.

1.7 Supervise the offender’s routine to monitor changes in mood and behaviour and potential risks.

1.8 Seek advice and support, including community and cultural support and the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait staff, where needs are identified.

1.9 Refer the offender to specialist services or programs suitable for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people.

1.10 Promote and maintain the rights and responsibilities of offenders and their cultural identity.

2. Respond to identified risks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait offenders

2.1 Observe and note behaviour signs that may indicate change in mood or attitude and analyse them for indicators of risk and harm.

2.2 Record changes that cause concern and report them promptly to relevant support service.

2.3 Identify people with special needs or who might be vulnerable to risk, from a range of offender information and monitor them closely according to procedures.

2.4 Assess any indications of risk or harm and respond to them according to the degree and nature of the risk and the circumstances of the offender.

2.5 Respond to incidents immediately according to procedures and in a manner designed to protect the safety and welfare of the people involved.

2.6 Communicate clear and reassuring information to the offender to address anxiety and distress and to maintain the offender’s understanding of what is happening.

2.7 Communicate clear, accurate and comprehensive information to team members for risk analysis.

2.8 Support investigations of risks and collaborative teamwork.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Use a range of different interpersonal strategies to build rapport with offenders. 
Check the background of the offender for indicators of special needs and likely risks. 
Communicate conditions of court orders and the conditions of placement and offender services to offenders. 
Complete reports, document all action and decisions. 
Respond to concerns and incidents according to the degree of risk. 
Ensure that the offender’s environment is safe and healthy according to agreed standards and cultural requirements. 
Supervise the offender’s routine to monitor changes in mood and behaviour and potential risks. 
Seek advice and support, including community and cultural support and the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait staff, where needs are identified. 
Refer the offender to specialist services or programs suitable for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people. 
Promote and maintain the rights and responsibilities of offenders and their cultural identity. 
Observe and note behaviour signs that may indicate change in mood or attitude and analyse them for indicators of risk and harm. 
Record changes that cause concern and report them promptly to relevant support service. 
Identify people with special needs or who might be vulnerable to risk, from a range of offender information and monitor them closely according to procedures. 
Assess any indications of risk or harm and respond to them according to the degree and nature of the risk and the circumstances of the offender. 
Respond to incidents immediately according to procedures and in a manner designed to protect the safety and welfare of the people involved. 
Communicate clear and reassuring information to the offender to address anxiety and distress and to maintain the offender’s understanding of what is happening. 
Communicate clear, accurate and comprehensive information to team members for risk analysis. 
Support investigations of risks and collaborative teamwork. 
Use a range of different interpersonal strategies to build rapport with offenders. 
Check the background of the offender for indicators of special needs and likely risks. 
Communicate conditions of court orders and the conditions of placement and offender services to offenders. 
Complete reports, document all action and decisions. 
Respond to concerns and incidents according to the degree of risk. 
Ensure that the offender’s environment is safe and healthy according to agreed standards and cultural requirements. 
Supervise the offender’s routine to monitor changes in mood and behaviour and potential risks. 
Seek advice and support, including community and cultural support and the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait staff, where needs are identified. 
Refer the offender to specialist services or programs suitable for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people. 
Promote and maintain the rights and responsibilities of offenders and their cultural identity. 
Observe and note behaviour signs that may indicate change in mood or attitude and analyse them for indicators of risk and harm. 
Record changes that cause concern and report them promptly to relevant support service. 
Identify people with special needs or who might be vulnerable to risk, from a range of offender information and monitor them closely according to procedures. 
Assess any indications of risk or harm and respond to them according to the degree and nature of the risk and the circumstances of the offender. 
Respond to incidents immediately according to procedures and in a manner designed to protect the safety and welfare of the people involved. 
Communicate clear and reassuring information to the offender to address anxiety and distress and to maintain the offender’s understanding of what is happening. 
Communicate clear, accurate and comprehensive information to team members for risk analysis. 
Support investigations of risks and collaborative teamwork. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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