Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 5:38 AM AWST
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Maintain security during escort
Maintain security during escort
Unit of competency
National Code
CSCTRA201A
CSCTRA201A
State Code
S6026
S6026
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2014
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
21/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to escort prisoners between locations, ensuring that escorts are managed effectively and safely, considering the welfare of prisoners, staff and the public and maintaining the secure care of prisoners while outside a secure custodial environment. Staff performing these duties will generally be under the direction of officers responsible for the escort.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Identify 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.
2Prepare 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 and taking account of prisoner's sex, health and safety requirements.
- 2.5 Check and confirm transport vehicles, departure, receiving unit and location according to assignment requirements and escort plan.
- 2.6 Advise relevant people of movements of prisoners and complete necessary records accurately and clearly.
- 2.7 Apply restraint techniques according to assignment instructions and legal requirements.
3Support prisoner escort.
- 3.1 Check and note security information needed to assess threats and problems.
- 3.2 Provide escort security according to escort plans, assignment and duty instructions.
- 3.3 Identify and respond to incidents and concerns according to assignment instructions and security procedures.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Special needs may include:
high-risk prisoners
gender requirements
high-profile prisoners with media interest
separation and isolation of prisoners
resources needed because of the duration of the escort
long distance and interstate escorts.
Security equipment for escorts may include:
handcuffs
special restraint
firearms
electronic monitoring devices.
Special needs may include:
high-risk prisoners
gender requirements
high-profile prisoners with media interest
separation and isolation of prisoners
resources needed because of the duration of the escort
long distance and interstate escorts.
Security equipment for escorts may include:
handcuffs
special restraint
firearms
electronic monitoring devices.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
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
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
ability to maintain security during escorts in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit contains a wide range of variables to reflect the diverse nature of offender escorts 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 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
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to maintaining security during escorts
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
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.
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
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
ability to maintain security during escorts in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit contains a wide range of variables to reflect the diverse nature of offender escorts 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 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
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to maintaining security during escorts
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ02 | CSCTRA001 | Maintain security during escort | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W994 | CSC30112 | Certificate III in Correctional Practice | Qualification |
| J278 | PSP30312 | Certificate III in Government (Court Compliance) | Qualification |
| W993 | CSC20112 | Certificate II in Justice Services | Qualification |