Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Assessing the needs may be achieved by:
case management
referral to specialist teams and agencies
special observation
counselling
reviewing history of breaches and disciplinary action
involvement of family and social support
medical referral
peer support programs
cultural programs
program intervention.
Risks may refer to:
death, including suicide
self-harm
physical injury
assaulting and harming others
illness
physical, emotional and sexual abuse
harassment and bullying
accidents
criminal actions
risk taking
social isolation
depression
family and personal trauma
social and cultural alienation.
Personal needs of young offenders may be addressed by:
preparing documentation for court processes
obtaining a decision from a court process
using communication techniques, such as:
active listening
reflective, summarising questions and statements
gaining agreement on actions
appropriate language and questioning techniques
action planning
setting boundaries for roles and actions
demonstrating empathy and rapport building
conflict management
managing grief and change processes
negotiating agreement.
Procedures may refer to:
organisational policies, procedures and guidelines
federal, and state or territory legislation
program procedures and guidelines
court orders and conditions of sentencing.
Range of options may include:
case management
programmed intervention
classification and review
need and risk assessment
reporting and referring systems
protective care
routine and incident reports
review of sentence plan
investigations
dynamic security
security system.

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
The knowledge requirements of this unit may be assessed off the job, for example, in a structured learning process, and performance outcomes, which should be assessed ideally in the workplace in routine activities and in conjunction with other units with specific functional focus.
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.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit should be assessed in the work environment and using evidence drawn from the routine application of work performance.
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered by an individual when working with young offenders
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to working with young offenders within the organisation
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations that may be encountered when working with young offenders
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.