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

CSCSAS010 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct searches

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CSCSAS010 - Conduct searches
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to search the environment, property and people to detect breaches of security, orders and safety.This unit applies to those working in detention centres, correctional centres and prisons and on work sites or in accommodation or activities where offenders are under statutory supervision requiring the prohibition of specific substances and objects.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 searching property and people.Those undertaking this unit generally work independently, drawing upon support from familiar resources.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.

Assessment of this unit can be applied using a combination of training outcomes and performance in the workplace, with the principal evidence developed through performance in routine work functions in the workplace.

Evidence needs to be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and/or apply the principles in a different situation or change of environment. Where this unit specifies performance in areas with unpredictable and risk implications, assessment in simulations should be used as well as retrospective documentation and observation of performance working with high risk offenders and in a range of different environments where searches occur.

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

CSCSAS001 Maintain security

PUALAW001B Protect and preserve an incident scene

Refer to advice in the CSC Assessment Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Safety and security
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: Search environment and property
  • Define the search operation and task information and communicate this to relevant people.
  • Use communication strategies to promote cooperation and effective search outcomes.
  • Establish the security of the environment and property according to search procedures and safety considerations.
  • Identify and use correct search equipment.
  • Conduct search according to standard operating procedures.
  • Seize and record unauthorised items and secure these according to procedures.
  • Return authorised items in the condition found.
  • Complete reports promptly, accurately and in the required format.
       
Element: Search people
  • Monitor offenders and their contacts to detect unauthorised concealment.
  • Inform relevant people of the purpose and procedures to be used in searches.
  • Ensure searching of people complies with organisational policies and procedures and principles of humane care.
  • Secure unauthorised items according to procedures and concern for the safety and welfare of all involved.
  • Provide clear, accurate and comprehensive information to relevant people.
       
Element: Search environment and property
  • Define the search operation and task information and communicate this to relevant people.
  • Use communication strategies to promote cooperation and effective search outcomes.
  • Establish the security of the environment and property according to search procedures and safety considerations.
  • Identify and use correct search equipment.
  • Conduct search according to standard operating procedures.
  • Seize and record unauthorised items and secure these according to procedures.
  • Return authorised items in the condition found.
  • Complete reports promptly, accurately and in the required format.
       
Element: Search people
  • Monitor offenders and their contacts to detect unauthorised concealment.
  • Inform relevant people of the purpose and procedures to be used in searches.
  • Ensure searching of people complies with organisational policies and procedures and principles of humane care.
  • Secure unauthorised items according to procedures and concern for the safety and welfare of all involved.
  • Provide clear, accurate and comprehensive information to relevant people.
       


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. Search environment and property

1.1 Define the search operation and task information and communicate this to relevant people.

1.2 Use communication strategies to promote cooperation and effective search outcomes.

1.3 Establish the security of the environment and property according to search procedures and safety considerations.

1.4 Identify and use correct search equipment.

1.5 Conduct search according to standard operating procedures.

1.6 Seize and record unauthorised items and secure these according to procedures.

1.7 Return authorised items in the condition found.

1.8 Complete reports promptly, accurately and in the required format.

2. Search people

2.1 Monitor offenders and their contacts to detect unauthorised concealment.

2.2 Inform relevant people of the purpose and procedures to be used in searches.

2.3 Ensure searching of people complies with organisational policies and procedures and principles of humane care.

2.4 Secure unauthorised items according to procedures and concern for the safety and welfare of all involved.

2.5 Provide clear, accurate and comprehensive information to relevant people.

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.

using safe, thorough and systematic search techniques

documenting and reporting outcomes of search procedures

providing clear and respectful communication to people about search purpose and process

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, procedures and legal requirements related to conducting searches of environment, property and people

organisation’s policies, procedures and legal requirements related to identification and confiscation of unauthorised and illegal objects and substances

effective search techniques

work health and safety policies related to hazards associated with searches

communication principles relevant to promoting cooperation, cultural considerations related to conducting searches

evidence protection, chain of evidence and secure handling

code of conduct

duty of care

prohibited objects and substances

possible concealment areas


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. Search environment and property

1.1 Define the search operation and task information and communicate this to relevant people.

1.2 Use communication strategies to promote cooperation and effective search outcomes.

1.3 Establish the security of the environment and property according to search procedures and safety considerations.

1.4 Identify and use correct search equipment.

1.5 Conduct search according to standard operating procedures.

1.6 Seize and record unauthorised items and secure these according to procedures.

1.7 Return authorised items in the condition found.

1.8 Complete reports promptly, accurately and in the required format.

2. Search people

2.1 Monitor offenders and their contacts to detect unauthorised concealment.

2.2 Inform relevant people of the purpose and procedures to be used in searches.

2.3 Ensure searching of people complies with organisational policies and procedures and principles of humane care.

2.4 Secure unauthorised items according to procedures and concern for the safety and welfare of all involved.

2.5 Provide clear, accurate and comprehensive information to relevant people.

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
Define the search operation and task information and communicate this to relevant people. 
Use communication strategies to promote cooperation and effective search outcomes. 
Establish the security of the environment and property according to search procedures and safety considerations. 
Identify and use correct search equipment. 
Conduct search according to standard operating procedures. 
Seize and record unauthorised items and secure these according to procedures. 
Return authorised items in the condition found. 
Complete reports promptly, accurately and in the required format. 
Monitor offenders and their contacts to detect unauthorised concealment. 
Inform relevant people of the purpose and procedures to be used in searches. 
Ensure searching of people complies with organisational policies and procedures and principles of humane care. 
Secure unauthorised items according to procedures and concern for the safety and welfare of all involved. 
Provide clear, accurate and comprehensive information to relevant people. 
Define the search operation and task information and communicate this to relevant people. 
Use communication strategies to promote cooperation and effective search outcomes. 
Establish the security of the environment and property according to search procedures and safety considerations. 
Identify and use correct search equipment. 
Conduct search according to standard operating procedures. 
Seize and record unauthorised items and secure these according to procedures. 
Return authorised items in the condition found. 
Complete reports promptly, accurately and in the required format. 
Monitor offenders and their contacts to detect unauthorised concealment. 
Inform relevant people of the purpose and procedures to be used in searches. 
Ensure searching of people complies with organisational policies and procedures and principles of humane care. 
Secure unauthorised items according to procedures and concern for the safety and welfare of all involved. 
Provide clear, accurate and comprehensive information to relevant people. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CSCSAS010 - Conduct searches
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