Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Correctional Administration
Diploma of Correctional Administration
CSC50115
AWH7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 30/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 04/02/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 03/08/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed in administration of programs and services relating to the supervision and management of offenders and detainees. It allows for the attainment of general competencies and also specialisation in Intelligence operations.
The general qualification reflects the advanced skills required to operate across a variety of correctional sectors and services.
The Intelligence stream reflects the skills required by intelligence officers operating in a corrections environment to interact with human sources, analyse intelligence information gathered through human sources and develop standardised intelligence products.
Statutory/legislative requirements apply to this qualification and may vary across states and territories. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements.
Additional qualification advice
Where a defined specialisation is completed as listed below, the resultant testamur can be titled: Diploma of Correctional Administration (field of study) e.g. Diploma of Correctional Administration (Intelligence).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eight (8) units of competency must be completed:- Two (2) core units
- Six (6) elective units consisting of:
- units from either Group A or Group B
- up to two (2) elective units may be selected from this or imported from any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided the selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification and do not duplicate content already covered. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that any prerequisite units specified are complied with.
Specialisation
Candidates may specialise in Intelligence by completing the two (2) core units, four (4) Group A units and two (2) Group B units.
Up to two (2) elective units may be selected from this or imported from any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course when selecting Group B electives.
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ22 | CSCORG022 | Manage effective workplace relationships | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ52 | CSCORG014 | Use information to make critical decisions | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Intelligence Specialisation Elective Units
All four (4) units must be completed when selecting the Intelligence Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ35 | CSCITL002 | Analyse information | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUI64 | BSBRSK401 | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ03 | CSCITL001 | Manage human sources | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ46 | CSCITL003 | Produce and review standard intelligence products | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - General Elective Units
Two (2) units must be selected when completing the Intelligence specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W996 | CSC50112 | Diploma of Correctional Administration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIF6 | CSC50122 | Diploma of Correctional Administration | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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