Unit of competency Outline

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Assist offenders to change behaviour

Assist offenders to change behaviour

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCINT012
State Code
OEJ16
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
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
17/03/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and monitor progress of offenders against their established change plan. It also covers the skills to review plan outcomes, provide feedback and recognise achievements.An individual undertaking this role would normally work autonomously with support from a range of established sources. This role is complex, drawing upon the individual’s extracting, extrapolating, and inferencing processes.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 contact with offenders.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Support the offender's progress against established plans
  • 1.1 Maintain support and contact with offenders in accordance with program agreements
  • 1.2 Check signs of progress or obstacles and review and adjust plans as required
  • 1.3 Consult stakeholders working with the offenders for information about progress and confirm with a range of sources
  • 1.4 Collaborate with colleagues to promote co-operation in the implementation of change
  • 1.5 Negotiate and provide support where progress and obstacles indicate a need
  • 1.6 Negotiate and implement agreed incentives and consequences as required
2 Review outcomes of individual plans
  • 2.1 Identify and match outcomes against the plans and the indicators of progress
  • 2.2 Provide effective and relevant feedback at progressive stages based on the achievement of personal goals and objectives agreed in plans
  • 2.3 Negotiate new or adjusted goals and timeframes and document plans to reflect new agreements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY88 CSCINT002 Assist offenders to change behaviour Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIF1 CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice Qualification
AE471 CSCSS00005 Offender Engagement Skill Set Skill set