Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders

Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM003
State Code
AUY96
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills required to maintain the health and safety of offenders and promote a safe environment.This unit applies to correctional services staff working with offenders in prisons, secure custodial centres and in the community. 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 health and safety of offenders and interaction with offenders.Those undertaking this unit work with moderate support. The role involves explicit tasks involving a limited number of familiar steps.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain the health of offenders
  • 1.1 Check the special needs of offenders and how they relate to the correctional environment.
  • 1.2 Interact with offenders to identify and check on any problems.
  • 1.3 Give offenders the information they need to protect their health, and avoid stress and risk to their welfare.
  • 1.4 Help offenders to cope with and resolve problems that may affect their health and welfare.
  • 1.5 Give accurate and relevant information on health issues.
  • 1.6 Report health and safety concerns to authorised people.
  • 1.7 Refer offenders to specialists according to policies and guidelines.
2 Promote safety
  • 2.1 Assess risks to safety and respond, giving priority to the protection of people involved.
  • 2.2 Access organisational resources to maintain current knowledge and skills in relation to emergency responses.
  • 2.3 Assess incidents and call for extra support according to emergency procedures.
  • 2.4 Respond immediately to requests for support from colleagues.
  • 2.5 Record all incidents in the form and detail required.
  • 2.6 Provide information about the incident and participate in review of the incident and response.
  • 2.7 Ensure that the environment is maintained to prevent and remove hazards.
  • 2.8 Promote safe practices in all activities.
  • 2.9 Supervise the use of personal protective clothing and footwear by offenders for all activities requiring it.
  • 2.10 Ensure conduct and contact with offenders minimise intrusion on personal privacy and provocation of aggressive behaviour.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5964 CSCOFM203A Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ13 CSCOFM039 Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders Unit of competency