Unit of competency Outline

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Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders

Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM004
State Code
AUY87
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2021
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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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills required to maintain current information on vulnerable offenders and reduce their risks.This unit applies to those responsible for the supervision of vulnerable offenders in prisons, secure custodial centres and in the community. Vulnerable offenders include, but are not limited to, those who fall into the following risk categories:suicide and self-harmphysical and intellectual disabilitymental illnessphysical, emotional and sexual abusedrug and substance abusechildren and young peoplefirst timer/returneeThe 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 referral processes.Those undertaking this unit work with moderate support at routine tasks involving 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 Maintain current information
  • 1.1 Check all information available on vulnerable offenders.
  • 1.2 Assess the background of the offender for indicators of special needs and factors to consider.
  • 1.3 Confirm the services and support required to ensure that sentencing and assessment requirements will be met.
  • 1.4 Assist offenders to understand the conditions of the correctional environment and court orders and clarify their expectations of the services to be provided.
  • 1.5 Assist offenders to express concerns and issues and respond to these according to level of risk and urgency.
  • 1.6 Prepare reports and documentation of all action and decisions and report all concerns promptly to the relevant support.
  • 1.7 Comply with all policies, procedures and agreed practice of your organisation.
2 Reduce the risks to offenders
  • 2.1 Identify areas of concern and risk in behaviour and the environment and respond to prevent impact on the welfare of all people involved.
  • 2.2 Ensure that the environment is safe and healthy, and maintained according to agreed standards and conditions.
  • 2.3 Observe the offender’s routine to monitor changes in mood and behaviour and potential risks.
  • 2.4 Use interaction with offender to identify behaviour change and any associated risk.
  • 2.5 Monitor movements and transfers of offenders.
  • 2.6 Seek specialist advice and support where needs and concerns are identified.
  • 2.7 Refer offenders to specialist services or programs where available.
  • 2.8 Promote and maintain the rights and responsibilities of the offender.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5965 CSCOFM301A Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODO27 CSCOFM035 Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders Unit of competency