Unit of competency Outline
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Supervise community work programs
Supervise community work programs
Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM403A
CSCOFM403A
State Code
S5976
S5976
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
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan, negotiate and implement community work placement with residential and non-residential detainees under community service orders or contracts of employment and training.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Plan community work programs.
- 1.1 Receive and assess interest from the community according to procedures and program objectives.
- 1.2 Promote involvement of the community and commercial sector and provide information and feedback on the benefits and conditions of involvement.
- 1.3 Conduct checks and inspection of potential work site to determine suitability against agreed criteria and requirements.
- 1.4 Prepare recommendations for registration of work sites according to site assessment format, and process information for registration.
- 1.5 Determine classifications of offenders and work required and delegate and negotiate appropriate supervision on the work site.
- 1.6 Assess and select work sites against determined criteria of requiring safety and developmental opportunities for offenders.
2Supervise and coordinate work programs.
- 2.1 Assess and assign offenders for suitability of work allocation according to skills, abilities, interests, work requirements and case plan.
- 2.2 Match suitable work allocation with offender profiles.
- 2.3 Identify training needs and skills assessment according to work requirements, location, equipment used and team requirements.
- 2.4 Check that clothing and equipment comply with occupational health and safety requirements and principles of duty of care.
- 2.5 Provide guidelines and negotiate conditions with site or community supervisors.
- 2.6 Clarify conditions of compliance with offenders and negotiate agreement.
- 2.7 Plan and conduct supervision so that the welfare and safety of offenders and the community are maintained according to operating procedures, legal requirements and duty of care.
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.
Criteria and requirements should consider:
security awareness and monitoring
induction processes, resources and support for offenders
occupational health and safety policies and practices
location of agency and proximity to community-sensitive areas
level and resources of supervision
training and work experience resources
insurance and liability cover
legal status and accountability.
Work site may be in:
the community
industry
community services
work programs established by correctional organisation.
Criteria and requirements should consider:
security awareness and monitoring
induction processes, resources and support for offenders
occupational health and safety policies and practices
location of agency and proximity to community-sensitive areas
level and resources of supervision
training and work experience resources
insurance and liability cover
legal status and accountability.
Work site may be in:
the community
industry
community services
work programs established by correctional organisation.
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 supervise offenders in community work programs in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit contains a wide range of variables to reflect the diverse nature of offender supervision and the different services provided in and for correctional services. Selection from the range of variables will reflect the specific requirements of the work site and the defined work role.
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 supervising offenders involved in work programs in the community effectively as part of a coordinated team, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to supervising offenders in community work programs
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.
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 supervise offenders in community work programs in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit contains a wide range of variables to reflect the diverse nature of offender supervision and the different services provided in and for correctional services. Selection from the range of variables will reflect the specific requirements of the work site and the defined work role.
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 supervising offenders involved in work programs in the community effectively as part of a coordinated team, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to supervising offenders in community work programs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUY84 | CSCOFM017 | Supervise community work programs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W995 | CSC40112 | Certificate IV in Correctional Practice | Qualification |