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Supervise offenders in the community

Supervise offenders in the community

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM009
State Code
AUY74
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to liaise with and negotiate the services of community agencies for offenders in the community, and maintain the safety and security of offenders and the public.This unit applies to those working in a role supervising offenders in the community.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 offender interaction, offender supervision in the community and liaison with community agencies.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. Negotiate the services of community agencies
  • 1.1 Consult offender information and check identification and the requirements and conditions of offenders’ contact with community agencies.
  • 1.2 Provide information to offenders about the requirements and conditions of their contact with community agencies.
  • 1.3 Use a range of communication strategies to determine any special needs of offenders.
  • 1.4 Use a range of strategies to identify and respond to risks or concerns.
  • 1.5 Check and confirm offenders’ property according to procedures.
  • 1.6 Record service and agency information and complete all forms according to procedures.
2. Maintain safety and security of offenders and the public
  • 2.1 Allocate offenders’ supervision, support and resources according to needs and risks and the resources available.
  • 2.2 Supervise the movement of offenders according to regulations and community agency protocol.
  • 2.3 Ensure that offenders understand the requirements, conditions and consequences of their behaviour.
  • 2.4 Apply search and restraint according to regulations and agency protocol and authorisations.
  • 2.5 Use observation techniques, technology or communication to monitor the behaviour and reactions of offenders.
  • 2.6 Respond to disruptive or risk behaviour promptly to minimise adverse or harmful consequences and according to the degree of risk and agency protocol.
3. Liaise with community agencies
  • 3.1 Confirm agency protocol, layout, special needs and conditions.
  • 3.2 Liaise with agency officials and key people in the agency system.
  • 3.3 Provide information to agency representatives and coordinate the contact between the offender and agency support services.
  • 3.4 Complete reports according to the requirements of the offender information system and agency procedures.
  • 3.5 Provide clear, accurate and relevant information to agency officials when required.
  • 3.6 Organise and provide documentation and evidence required by the agency.
  • 3.7 Check all information and report all actions, outcomes, problems and inconsistencies.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5970 CSCOFM306A Supervise offenders in the community Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBO49 CSCOFM024 Establish and maintain relationships with community agencies and offenders Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI0 CSC30115 Certificate III in Correctional Practice Qualification