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

CSCOFM403A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise community work programs

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CSCOFM403A - Supervise community work programs
Description This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan, negotiate and implement community work placement with residential and non-residential detainees under community service orders or contracts of employment and training.This unit replaces and is equivalent to CSCOFM015A Supervise community work programs.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application Customisation will be required to accommodate the different work sites and defined work role contexts in which this unit will be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable Not applicable
Competency Field Not applicable
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: Plan community work programs.
  • Receive and assess interest from the community according to procedures and program objectives.
  • Promote involvement of the community and commercial sector and provide information and feedback on the benefits and conditions of involvement.
  • Conduct checks and inspection of potential work site to determine suitability against agreed criteria and requirements.
  • Prepare recommendations for registration of work sites according to site assessment format, and process information for registration.
  • Determine classifications of offenders and work required and delegate and negotiate appropriate supervision on the work site.
  • Assess and select work sites against determined criteria of requiring safety and developmental opportunities for offenders.
       
Element: Supervise and coordinate work programs.
  • Assess and assign offenders for suitability of work allocation according to skills, abilities, interests, work requirements and case plan.
  • Match suitable work allocation with offender profiles.
  • Identify training needs and skills assessment according to work requirements, location, equipment used and team requirements.
  • Check that clothing and equipment comply with occupational health and safety requirements and principles of duty of care.
  • Provide guidelines and negotiate conditions with site or community supervisors.
  • Clarify conditions of compliance with offenders and negotiate agreement.
  • Plan and conduct supervision so that the welfare and safety of offenders and the community are maintained according to operating procedures, legal requirements and duty of care.
       


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.

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.

Overview of assessment

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit

ability to supervise offenders in community work programs in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit contains a wide range of variables to reflect the diverse nature of offender supervision and the different services provided in and for correctional services. Selection from the range of variables will reflect the specific requirements of the work site and the defined work role.

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 supervising offenders involved in work programs in the community effectively as part of a coordinated team, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine

copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to supervising offenders in community work programs

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

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.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

applying a planning strategy

complying with organisation policies, procedures, practices and accountability related to safety and security, community programs, case management, work experience outcomes, vocational training, offender transport and supervision

complying with legislative and statutory requirements related to court sentences and conditions, and community programs

applying principles of duty of care

service and support coordination skills and case management practice

collaborating with other agencies in the organisation

supervising skills development programs

managing organisational resources applying to employment programs

collaborating and negotiating with community and commercial organisations

complying with commercial and service contracts.

Required knowledge:

organisation's policies and procedures concerning offender interaction with community

departmental policies and procedures concerning community work programs and their objectives

occupational health and safety policies and procedures related to the occupational areas involved in work programs

employment contracts and contracts of services

guidelines for the use and maintenance of equipment

skills training available

case management principles and strategies

special needs of the offender group and the community

services and guidelines of support services associated with offenders

offender information system and reporting requirements

conflict management

communication and interpersonal techniques for establishing trust and rapport

community services, community interests and systems, and key people in the community connected with employment programs.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Criteria and requirements should consider:

security awareness and monitoring

induction processes, resources and support for offenders

occupational health and safety policies and practices

location of agency and proximity to community-sensitive areas

level and resources of supervision

training and work experience resources

insurance and liability cover

legal status and accountability.

Work site may be in:

the community

industry

community services

work programs established by correctional organisation.

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
Receive and assess interest from the community according to procedures and program objectives. 
Promote involvement of the community and commercial sector and provide information and feedback on the benefits and conditions of involvement. 
Conduct checks and inspection of potential work site to determine suitability against agreed criteria and requirements. 
Prepare recommendations for registration of work sites according to site assessment format, and process information for registration. 
Determine classifications of offenders and work required and delegate and negotiate appropriate supervision on the work site. 
Assess and select work sites against determined criteria of requiring safety and developmental opportunities for offenders. 
Assess and assign offenders for suitability of work allocation according to skills, abilities, interests, work requirements and case plan. 
Match suitable work allocation with offender profiles. 
Identify training needs and skills assessment according to work requirements, location, equipment used and team requirements. 
Check that clothing and equipment comply with occupational health and safety requirements and principles of duty of care. 
Provide guidelines and negotiate conditions with site or community supervisors. 
Clarify conditions of compliance with offenders and negotiate agreement. 
Plan and conduct supervision so that the welfare and safety of offenders and the community are maintained according to operating procedures, legal requirements and duty of care. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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