Unit of competency Outline

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Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders

Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM007
State Code
AUZ26
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to assess the needs of young offenders in custody and organise their care and protection.This unit applies to those working with young offenders requiring special supervision in detention.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 young offenders and allocation of offenders to programs.Those undertaking this unit work with moderate support in roles involving routine tasks with a number of familiar steps.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the needs of young offenders in custody
  • 1.1 Check and confirm all factors relevant to assessing the needs, risks and circumstances of young offender against all relevant sources.
  • 1.2 Identify and note immediate concerns and risk factors.
  • 1.3 Prioritise concerns, risk factors and resources and notify specialist support and referral.
  • 1.4 Document issues about the welfare of young offenders.
  • 1.5 Raise concerns during consultation with family members and involve them in assessment of need where suitable.
2. Organise the care and protection of young offenders at risk
  • 2.1 Ensure that the personal needs of young offenders are provided for according to resources and priorities.
  • 2.2 Ensure that special needs and additional support are included in the design of support.
  • 2.3 Ensure that special needs are referred to specialist support according to referral protocols and procedures.
  • 2.4 Use special protective strategies based on the interests and needs of young offenders and the level of assessed risk.
  • 2.5 Assess the implications for use of a range of options and incorporate in planning and negotiating with young offenders and their supporters.
  • 2.6 Identify a range of programs for young offenders and provide information and support to access recommended programs.
  • 2.7 Provide information about responsibilities, statutory mandates and consequences of options for the safety and protection of young offenders to key people and agencies.
  • 2.8 Comply with processes for monitoring and evaluating participation in programs and support provided by specialist services.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5968 CSCOFM304A Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBO48 CSCOFM027 Protect the safety and welfare of young people who have offended Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI0 CSC30115 Certificate III in Correctional Practice Qualification
J593 CHC40513 Certificate IV in Youth Justice Qualification