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

CSCOFM405 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage high risk offenders

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CSCOFM405 - Manage high risk offenders
Description This unit of competency describes the outcomes required for the complex supervision of high risk offenders. It also relates to reporting requirements of offenders to whom reporting legislation applies. The unit is concerned with the specific and/or complex case management issues that may be encountered by correctional services staff and the complex community liaison role they may play.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to correctional services staff working with high risk offenders in prisons, probation and parole and secure custodial centres.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.
Competency Field
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: Prepare to supervise high risk offenders
  • Identify key stakeholders.
  • Determine appropriate strategies in the management of key stakeholder relationships.
       
Element: Supervise high risk offenders whilst maintaining personal safety
  • Identify and apply relevant procedures to the case management of high risk offenders.
  • Identify risks to self associated with contact with high risk offenders.
  • Identify and incorporate a range of preventative strategies in the management of high risk offenders.
  • Recognise potential causes of personal stress so that immediate action can be taken to reduce or eliminate the stress
  • Adopt strategies to manage personal stress.
       
Element: Report on high risk offenders
  • Prepare reports in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Submit reports to approved stakeholders.
  • Maintain and adhere to legislative requirements in relation to privacy and confidentiality.
  • Provide information as required to stakeholders in accordance with organisational policy/procedure.
       


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.

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

Assessment and evidence must confirm ability to:

identify stakeholders in the management of high risk offenders

assess and control risks to self associated with dealing with high risk offenders

minimise personal stress brought about by dealing with high risk offenders

prepare written and oral reports on high risk offender management

adhere to legislative and organisational requirements regarding offender and stakeholder privacy

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit contains a wide range of variables to reflect the diverse nature of case management 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 coordinating offender management processes 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 coordinating offender management processes

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

The context of performance will depend on the candidates’ roles and responsibility, the strategic objectives of the organisation, the focus of case management programs and processes and the conditions required by:

different models of case management

programmed intervention

classification and review requirements

need and risk assessment

reporting and referring to specialists

protective care

high-risk offenders

routine and special reports

organisational policy and procedures

relevant program standards

service and professional standards, including code of professional ethics or code of practice

case management models used in custodial environments

case management models used in community-based programs

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:

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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.

Required skills:

using offender intervention, treatment planning and monitoring strategies

compiling written reports of a complex nature

making recommendations and risk assessments based on offender reports

using effective communication skills to enable management of high risk offenders and liaison with stakeholder groups

managing relationships with stakeholder groups and sustaining the role of organisation whilst respecting individual job roles

interpreting and applying legislation, procedures and statutory requirements related to the area of work

working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds

Required knowledge:

occupational health and safety policy and procedures relating to organisational environment

factors and circumstances likely to cause personal stress in the work environment

methods of controlling stress

organisation support programs and other available resources

organisation’s roles, responsibilities, accountability and duties

relevant policy, procedures, legislation and statutory requirements related to the area of work

stakeholders in the government, public, community and media

offender assessment intervention, treatment planning and monitoring strategies

current research and practices specific to effective management of high risk and sex offenders

cultural factors and awareness relevant to the organisation’s clients, case or offender profiles within the community

impact of working with high risk offenders and strategies to manage this

political nature of high risk offenders

how identified risks create stress that may influence own behaviour and reactions

Stakeholders may include:

reporting authorities within organisation

media

victims

external authorities e.g. parole board

Relevant procedures may include:

Commonwealth/State legislation

court orders

organisation’s policies and procedures

High risk offenders may include:

sex offenders

violent offenders

offenders against children

offenders with complex supervision requirements

offenders subject to media attention and/or who are high profile

offenders likely to cause harm to individuals and the community, such as:

arsonists

terrorists, etc.

Risk to self may be:

physical

psychological

Risk may come in the form of:

breaching conditions

assault/harm of others

physical/sexual abuse

Strategies to manage personal stress may include making use of:

informal debriefings

peer support programs

formal support

other organisational resources

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
Identify key stakeholders. 
Determine appropriate strategies in the management of key stakeholder relationships. 
Identify and apply relevant procedures to the case management of high risk offenders. 
Identify risks to self associated with contact with high risk offenders. 
Identify and incorporate a range of preventative strategies in the management of high risk offenders. 
Recognise potential causes of personal stress so that immediate action can be taken to reduce or eliminate the stress 
Adopt strategies to manage personal stress. 
Prepare reports in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Submit reports to approved stakeholders. 
Maintain and adhere to legislative requirements in relation to privacy and confidentiality. 
Provide information as required to stakeholders in accordance with organisational policy/procedure. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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