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Process offender induction

Process offender induction

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM041
State Code
OEJ17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/03/2023
Field of Education
091199 - Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
17/03/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to process offender induction and determine the priority needs of offenders upon induction.Working as part of a coordinated team is integral to the role.An individual undertaking this role may work independently or as part of a team with regular support. This role involves routine tasks with a number of familiar steps.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 contact with offenders and at-risk management.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Organise and implement offender induction
  • 1.1 Coordinate the induction of offenders according to organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Use communication strategies to establish a calm and relevant exchange of information
  • 1.3 Confirm offender identification and documentation by gathering information from a range of identified sources
  • 1.4 Use organisation's information management systems to collect, check, confirm, complete and process relevant information
  • 1.5 Maintain security and safety and implement emergency procedures where necessary
2 Determine the priority needs of theoffender
  • 2.1 Identify and respond to the immediate and routine needs of the offender
  • 2.2 Provide the offender with information that is tailored to their capacity to understand and designed to calm and reassure
  • 2.3 Observe the offender and note any signs of distress, anxiety, aggression, impaired function and apathy
  • 2.4 Report behaviour or signs that arouse high risk concerns and refer to the appropriate people or specialist services
  • 2.5 Provide personal and basic requirements according to offenders’ needs in accordance with organisational induction procedures
  • 2.6 Ensure appropriate routine referrals are made in accordance with organisational induction procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY97 CSCOFM012 Process offender induction Unit of competency