Unit of competency Outline
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Provide leadership in justice services
Provide leadership in justice services
Unit of competency
National Code
CSCORG601A
CSCORG601A
State Code
S6002
S6002
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2014
Field of Education
091199 - Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to promote the role and contribution of justice services, monitor and develop the quality of services, and represent the interests of the justice system in national and/or international forums.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Promote the role and contribution of justice services in the community
- 1.1 Consult colleagues in the justice system about mutual interests to promote open, frank and confidential discussion and a positive image of the purpose and contributions of the organisation.
- 1.2 Inform colleagues about service plans and activities, emerging threats and opportunities in which they have an interest.
- 1.3 Ensure that roles, relationships and protocols of communication and mutual support are clear, realistic and productive.
- 1.4 Ensure that networks and work relationships are developed and maintained to provide identifiable benefits to organisations, clients and services.
- 1.5 Promote a positive and energetic image of justice services at every available opportunity, using a range of media and forums.
- 1.6 Present contemporary issues concerning justice services to key people and communities in a confident and comprehensive way, ensuring open and informed debate and decision making.
- 1.7 Provide authoritative and specialist advice within the area of responsibility to a wide range of interests.
2Monitor and develop the quality of justice services
- 2.1 Research standards and benchmarks for justice and promote them using flexible consultation strategies with all key interest groups in the justice system.
- 2.2 Use a wide range of opportunities to raise awareness and commitment to the value of justice services amongst service providers, staff and the community.
- 2.3 Analyse information on the performance of services from a wide range of sources and check for community reactions and quality performance.
- 2.4 Analyse political, legal and structural issues that have an impact on the justice system for their affect on future needs and provisions.
- 2.5 Consult decision makers and provide them with information about the provision of justice services and the issues related to them.
- 2.6 Check that information about the justice services is up-to-date, reliable, accurate and consistent with the needs of the audience.
- 2.7 Encourage key people to contribute constructively and openly to debates about justice services in a way that promotes creative and forward-looking progress.
3Represent the interests of the justice system in national and/or international forums
- 3.1 Prepare reports on activities, progress, results and achievements that are timely, accurate and in line with professional agreements and protocols.
- 3.2 Prepare reports that contain clear and accurate information about emerging threats and opportunities with the degree of urgency appropriate to the situation.
- 3.3 Negotiate objectives and proposals for action that are clear and realistic.
- 3.4 Present proposals for action at appropriate times to those who need to use them in decision-making processes.
- 3.5 Address disagreements with the intention of making constructive efforts to resolve them and maintain good working relationships.
- 3.6 Conduct consultations with relevant people in a respectful way that values differences as well as agreement.
- 3.7 Provide clear and relevant guidance on values, ethics and standards of practice and give support to the promotion and maintenance of these values.
- 3.8 Where problems and conflicts arise that cannot be addressed routinely, provide adequate resources to resolve the situation promptly.
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Assessment in this unit will be based on demonstration of relationships with:
colleagues working at the same level in the justice system
colleagues working at a higher level
colleagues working at a supervised level
groups from mixed levels
colleagues in other organisations inside and outside the justice system
colleagues responsible for allied services and with different services
community leaders
public media
decision makers in public policy, politics, government, business, finance, national and, where applicable, international agencies and forums
networks of senior administrators
decision makers in education and training
Standards of practice may be governed by:
organisation's code of conduct
organisation's policies, procedures and guidelines reflecting appropriate and agreed workplace relationships and ethical practice
organisation's environmental and sustainable practice
formal delegations
service contracts
ant-discrimination legislation
public sector management Act, where relevant
legal and statutory basis of the organisation
protocols for senior relationships within the justice system and with agencies outside the justice system
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.
Assessment in this unit will be based on demonstration of relationships with:
colleagues working at the same level in the justice system
colleagues working at a higher level
colleagues working at a supervised level
groups from mixed levels
colleagues in other organisations inside and outside the justice system
colleagues responsible for allied services and with different services
community leaders
public media
decision makers in public policy, politics, government, business, finance, national and, where applicable, international agencies and forums
networks of senior administrators
decision makers in education and training
Standards of practice may be governed by:
organisation's code of conduct
organisation's policies, procedures and guidelines reflecting appropriate and agreed workplace relationships and ethical practice
organisation's environmental and sustainable practice
formal delegations
service contracts
ant-discrimination legislation
public sector management Act, where relevant
legal and statutory basis of the organisation
protocols for senior relationships within the justice system and with agencies outside the justice system
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
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
ability to provide leadership in justice services in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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 responsible for providing leadership in justice services as part of a coordinated team, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to communicating effectively and professionally within the organisation
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.
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
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
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
ability to provide leadership in justice services in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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 responsible for providing leadership in justice services as part of a coordinated team, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to communicating effectively and professionally within the organisation
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUY61 | CSCORG023 | Provide leadership in justice services | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W997 | CSC60112 | Advanced Diploma of Correctional Management | Qualification |