Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 10:56 PM AWST
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Support offender services
Support offender services
Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM001
CSCOFM001
State Code
AUZ47
AUZ47
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to match services to offenders and support those services. This unit applies to those working with offenders in custody or in community services within a limited range of familiar and predictable contexts; working in a coordinated team is integral to the role. Support services can be defined as:information and adviceadministration and information processingmaintenance of offender informationprocessing of service agreements and allocationsoffender property and financesliaison with community agenciesliaison with family supportThe 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 and service provision.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. Match services to offenders’ needs
- 1.1 Check and confirm offender files for accurate and relevant information on offender needs and circumstances.
- 1.2 Check and confirm information on available offender services, and use this to match suitable and effective services with offenders.
- 1.3 Identify the particular needs of offenders to ensure that services are clearly targeted.
- 1.4 Process requests from offenders and confirm service suitability from a defined range of options.
- 1.5 Report difficulties in matching offenders with support services to supervisor.
2. Support services
- 2.1 Ensure that services are suitable to the needs and circumstances of offenders and are provided within determined timeframes.
- 2.2 Respond to inquiries promptly and according to accepted practice and standards.
- 2.3 Ensure services are adjusted to meet special needs of offenders.
- 2.4 Deal with difficult complaints and situations promptly, respectfully and according to procedures.
- 2.5 Maintain confidentiality of information according to information management procedures.
- 2.6 Process information from services to contribute to the evaluation of services to offenders.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5962 | CSCOFM201A | Support offender services | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIF3 | CSC20122 | Certificate II in Justice Services | Qualification |
| AWH8 | CSC20115 | Certificate II in Justice Services | Qualification |