Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CSCOFM304A, 'Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Assess the needs of young people in custody.

1.1 Check and confirm all factors relevant to assessing the needs, risks and circumstances of young people against a range of different sources.

1.2 Identify and note immediate concerns and risk factors and report promptly.

1.3 Prioritise concerns, risk factors and resources and notify specialist support and referral.

1.4 Document issues about the welfare of the young person clearly, comprehensively and in the format required by the organisation.

1.5 Refer concerns for consultation with family members and involve them in assessment of need where suitable and constructive.

2Organise the care and protection of young people at risk.

2.1 Ensure that the personal needs of young offenders are provided for according to resources, procedures and priorities.

2.2 Ensure that special needs and additional support are included in the design of support.

2.3 Ensure that special needs are referred to specialist support according to referral protocols and procedures.

2.4 Use special protective strategies based on the interests and needs of young offenders and the level of assessed risk.

2.5 Identify a range of programs for individual young offenders and provide information and support to access recommended programs.

2.6 Provide information about responsibilities, statutory mandates and consequences of options for the safety and protection of young offenders to key people and agencies.

2.7 Comply with processes for monitoring and evaluating participation in programs and support provided by specialist services.

2.8 Assess the implications for use of a range of options and incorporate in planning and negotiating with young offenders and their supporters.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CSCOFM304A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC41908 - Certificate IV in Youth Justice
  • CSC30207 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial)
  • CSC30107 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice
  • CSC40107 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
  • CSC30307 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Community)
  • CSC40112 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
  • CSC30112 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice
  • CHC41912 - Certificate IV in Youth Justice