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

CSCTRA001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain security during escort

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CSCTRA001 - Maintain security during escort
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to identify prisoner escort requirements, prepare to escort and escort prisoners.This unit applies to those working in roles supervising secure transport of prisoners in prisoner transport vehicles. 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 prisoner transport.Those undertaking this unit work with moderate support, drawing upon familiar support resources and direction from colleagues.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 license to drive the vehicles used in prison escorts

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered by an individual responsible for maintaining security during escorts 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:

CSCOFM004 Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders

CSCSAS001 Maintain security

CSCSAS008 Maintain security system

CSCSAS010 Conduct searches

Refer to advice in the CSC Assessment Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Transport and escort
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: Identify prisoner escort requirements
  • Check and confirm the requirements for escorts and organise resources and equipment according to escort plan and duty instructions.
  • Identify special needs requiring additional resources, and make and report adjustments to escort plans.
  • Ensure that all information relevant to the escort is gathered and made available to escort team.
  • Provide clear, accurate information to prisoners to address concerns and problems and promote cooperation.
       
Element: Prepare prisoners for escort
  • Check and confirm the identification of all prisoners to be escorted against authorised information.
  • Check and confirm prisoner property, files, security equipment and all resources needed to accompany prisoners.
  • Confirm the classification and conditions of prisoners and note any special needs.
  • Search prisoners according to procedures, taking account of prisoner’s sex, health and safety requirements.
  • Search vehicle and check all equipment is working.
  • Check and confirm escort requirements against the escort plan.
  • Check and confirm itinerary and route against movement plans and special needs and adjustments.
  • Advise relevant people of movements of prisoners and complete necessary records.
  • Apply restraint techniques according to assignment instructions and legal requirements.
       
Element: Escort prisoner
  • Monitor the safety and welfare of prisoners during transport and authorised activities using vehicle surveillance equipment and dynamic security methods.
  • Maintain communication with base and locations using communication equipment.
  • Use conflict management strategies to minimise risk to safety and welfare, disruption to the itinerary and escalation of conflict.
  • Ensure that response to accidents, injuries, damage and incidents maintains the safety, security and welfare of staff, prisoners and the public.
  • Report incidents promptly according to the nature and urgency of the incident.
  • Complete reports and documentation in the format and time required.
  • Transfer prisoners, property and files to receiving agencies to ensure the continuation of care and security.
       
Element: Identify prisoner escort requirements
  • Check and confirm the requirements for escorts and organise resources and equipment according to escort plan and duty instructions.
  • Identify special needs requiring additional resources, and make and report adjustments to escort plans.
  • Ensure that all information relevant to the escort is gathered and made available to escort team.
  • Provide clear, accurate information to prisoners to address concerns and problems and promote cooperation.
       
Element: Prepare prisoners for escort
  • Check and confirm the identification of all prisoners to be escorted against authorised information.
  • Check and confirm prisoner property, files, security equipment and all resources needed to accompany prisoners.
  • Confirm the classification and conditions of prisoners and note any special needs.
  • Search prisoners according to procedures, taking account of prisoner’s sex, health and safety requirements.
  • Search vehicle and check all equipment is working.
  • Check and confirm escort requirements against the escort plan.
  • Check and confirm itinerary and route against movement plans and special needs and adjustments.
  • Advise relevant people of movements of prisoners and complete necessary records.
  • Apply restraint techniques according to assignment instructions and legal requirements.
       


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. Identify prisoner escort requirements

1.1 Check and confirm the requirements for escorts and organise resources and equipment according to escort plan and duty instructions.

1.2 Identify special needs requiring additional resources, and make and report adjustments to escort plans.

1.3 Ensure that all information relevant to the escort is gathered and made available to escort team.

1.4 Provide clear, accurate information to prisoners to address concerns and problems and promote cooperation.

2. Prepare prisoners for escort

2.1 Check and confirm the identification of all prisoners to be escorted against authorised information.

2.2 Check and confirm prisoner property, files, security equipment and all resources needed to accompany prisoners.

2.3 Confirm the classification and conditions of prisoners and note any special needs.

2.4 Search prisoners according to procedures, taking account of prisoner’s sex, health and safety requirements.

2.5 Search vehicle and check all equipment is working.

2.6 Check and confirm escort requirements against the escort plan.

2.7 Check and confirm itinerary and route against movement plans and special needs and adjustments.

2.8 Advise relevant people of movements of prisoners and complete necessary records.

2.9 Apply restraint techniques according to assignment instructions and legal requirements.

3. Escort prisoner

3.1 Monitor the safety and welfare of prisoners during transport and authorised activities using vehicle surveillance equipment and dynamic security methods.

3.2 Maintain communication with base and locations using communication equipment.

3.3 Use conflict management strategies to minimise risk to safety and welfare, disruption to the itinerary and escalation of conflict.

3.4 Ensure that response to accidents, injuries, damage and incidents maintains the safety, security and welfare of staff, prisoners and the public.

3.5 Report incidents promptly according to the nature and urgency of the incident.

3.6 Complete reports and documentation in the format and time required.

3.7 Transfer prisoners, property and files to receiving agencies to ensure the continuation of care and security.

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.

performing in both routine and non-routine circumstances

following the procedures for prisoner escorts in real and simulated situations

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.

organisational requirements regarding the maintenance of prisoner security during escort as defined by:

operating procedures, regulations and requirements regarding escorting offenders

offender information system

procedures and code of conduct relating to the use of restraint and force

principles of duty of care defined in policies and procedures

procedures and delegations for use of safety and security equipment when escorting clients

emergency procedures that relate to escorting offenders

general vehicle maintenance and mechanical knowledge to check vehicle prior to departure

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.

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. Identify prisoner escort requirements

1.1 Check and confirm the requirements for escorts and organise resources and equipment according to escort plan and duty instructions.

1.2 Identify special needs requiring additional resources, and make and report adjustments to escort plans.

1.3 Ensure that all information relevant to the escort is gathered and made available to escort team.

1.4 Provide clear, accurate information to prisoners to address concerns and problems and promote cooperation.

2. Prepare prisoners for escort

2.1 Check and confirm the identification of all prisoners to be escorted against authorised information.

2.2 Check and confirm prisoner property, files, security equipment and all resources needed to accompany prisoners.

2.3 Confirm the classification and conditions of prisoners and note any special needs.

2.4 Search prisoners according to procedures, taking account of prisoner’s sex, health and safety requirements.

2.5 Search vehicle and check all equipment is working.

2.6 Check and confirm escort requirements against the escort plan.

2.7 Check and confirm itinerary and route against movement plans and special needs and adjustments.

2.8 Advise relevant people of movements of prisoners and complete necessary records.

2.9 Apply restraint techniques according to assignment instructions and legal requirements.

3. Escort prisoner

3.1 Monitor the safety and welfare of prisoners during transport and authorised activities using vehicle surveillance equipment and dynamic security methods.

3.2 Maintain communication with base and locations using communication equipment.

3.3 Use conflict management strategies to minimise risk to safety and welfare, disruption to the itinerary and escalation of conflict.

3.4 Ensure that response to accidents, injuries, damage and incidents maintains the safety, security and welfare of staff, prisoners and the public.

3.5 Report incidents promptly according to the nature and urgency of the incident.

3.6 Complete reports and documentation in the format and time required.

3.7 Transfer prisoners, property and files to receiving agencies to ensure the continuation of care and security.

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
Check and confirm the requirements for escorts and organise resources and equipment according to escort plan and duty instructions. 
Identify special needs requiring additional resources, and make and report adjustments to escort plans. 
Ensure that all information relevant to the escort is gathered and made available to escort team. 
Provide clear, accurate information to prisoners to address concerns and problems and promote cooperation. 
Check and confirm the identification of all prisoners to be escorted against authorised information. 
Check and confirm prisoner property, files, security equipment and all resources needed to accompany prisoners. 
Confirm the classification and conditions of prisoners and note any special needs. 
Search prisoners according to procedures, taking account of prisoner’s sex, health and safety requirements. 
Search vehicle and check all equipment is working. 
Check and confirm escort requirements against the escort plan. 
Check and confirm itinerary and route against movement plans and special needs and adjustments. 
Advise relevant people of movements of prisoners and complete necessary records. 
Apply restraint techniques according to assignment instructions and legal requirements. 
Monitor the safety and welfare of prisoners during transport and authorised activities using vehicle surveillance equipment and dynamic security methods. 
Maintain communication with base and locations using communication equipment. 
Use conflict management strategies to minimise risk to safety and welfare, disruption to the itinerary and escalation of conflict. 
Ensure that response to accidents, injuries, damage and incidents maintains the safety, security and welfare of staff, prisoners and the public. 
Report incidents promptly according to the nature and urgency of the incident. 
Complete reports and documentation in the format and time required. 
Transfer prisoners, property and files to receiving agencies to ensure the continuation of care and security. 
Check and confirm the requirements for escorts and organise resources and equipment according to escort plan and duty instructions. 
Identify special needs requiring additional resources, and make and report adjustments to escort plans. 
Ensure that all information relevant to the escort is gathered and made available to escort team. 
Provide clear, accurate information to prisoners to address concerns and problems and promote cooperation. 
Check and confirm the identification of all prisoners to be escorted against authorised information. 
Check and confirm prisoner property, files, security equipment and all resources needed to accompany prisoners. 
Confirm the classification and conditions of prisoners and note any special needs. 
Search prisoners according to procedures, taking account of prisoner’s sex, health and safety requirements. 
Search vehicle and check all equipment is working. 
Check and confirm escort requirements against the escort plan. 
Check and confirm itinerary and route against movement plans and special needs and adjustments. 
Advise relevant people of movements of prisoners and complete necessary records. 
Apply restraint techniques according to assignment instructions and legal requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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