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Implement planned approach to offender management

Implement planned approach to offender management

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM038
State Code
OEJ15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/03/2023
Field of Education
091199 - Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
17/03/2023
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess offenders’ potential and needs to achieve change. It also includes developing and implementing a plan to achieve set goals and monitoring and reviewing the progress of offenders against their plans.An individual undertaking this role normally works autonomously with support from a range of established resources. This role involves complex task organisation and analysis.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 interaction with offenders, use of resources and case management.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess offenders’ potential and needs
  • 1.1 Identify and assess offenders’ history, skills, resources and needs
  • 1.2 Investigate risks and opportunities for development based on offender assessment
  • 1.3 Encourage offenders to cooperate actively in the analysis of offending behaviour and directions for change
  • 1.4 Assess individual needs and acknowledge offenders’ preferences and decisions and respond to them positively
  • 1.5 Use personal goal-setting techniques to identify and prioritise areas for action
  • 1.6 Record and refer offender information and decisions accurately
  • 1.7 Identify issues arising from involuntary participation and resistance
2 Develop plan to achieve offender goals
  • 2.1 Provide information on the services available to offenders
  • 2.2 Explain and negotiate guidelines, conditions and requirements to gain agreement on conditions and compliance
  • 2.3 Explore and clarify offenders’ expectations and address potential obstacles to encourage realistic goals
  • 2.4 Assess the need for specialised assistance or referral and negotiate these with offenders
  • 2.5 Encourage offenders’ self-management and active involvement in decision making
  • 2.6 Ensure that appropriate support is provided to offenders in developing plans
3 Implement offender management plans
  • 3.1 Identify, assess, and allocate resources required by the plan
  • 3.2 Review all aspects of the plan and provide documents and information to all services involved in implementing the plan
  • 3.3 Negotiate and conduct referrals with other services in accordance with agreed criteria and protocol
  • 3.4 Assist offenders in individual negotiations with other services to achieve agreed outcomes
  • 3.5 Provide guidance and support when addressing obstacles to achieving goals
  • 3.6 Explore possible consequences of behaviour and decisions with offenders and give encouragement for responsibility in decision making
  • 3.7 Seek specialist advice when required and incorporate advice into the strategies to achieve goals
4 Monitor and review offender progress
  • 4.1 Review goals and objectives against achievements and measures of progress
  • 4.2 Acknowledge offenders’ achievements and provide encouragement and constructive feedback
  • 4.3 Make adjustments to plans where required
  • 4.4 Identify and allocate additional resources needed for further progress
  • 4.5 Encourage offenders to engage in personal evaluation and reflection
  • 4.6 Encourage and support offenders’ plans
  • 4.7 Check information obtained from the offender and record it comprehensively
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUZ39 CSCOFM015 Implement planned approach to offender management Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIF1 CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice Qualification