Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Correctional Administration
Diploma of Correctional Administration
CSC50112
W996
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 02/11/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows for the achievement of general competencies and also specialisation in Intelligence operations.
The generalist qualification reflects the advanced skills that can operate across sectors and services. The qualification is designed to allow flexibility in the selection of core and optional units to promote broader organisational responsibilities.
Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance.
The Intelligence stream reflects the skills required by Intelligence Officers operating in a corrections environment to interact with human sources, analyse intelligence information gathered through human sources and develop standardised intelligence products.
Additional qualification advice
Where a specialist qualification is undertaken as described below, an additional descriptor may be added to this qualification to illustrate the particular skills focus or discipline e.g. intelligence. For further information, see .
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eight (8) units of competency are required for this specialist qualification including:- two (2) core units
- four (4) specialisation units from Group A, plus
- two (2) elective units from Group B
- choose the elective units from the list below.
- Alternatively, up to two (2) electives may be selected from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package, or from an Accredited Course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be from an equivalent qualification level or higher.
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC785 | CSCORG509 | Manage effective workplace relationships | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S5994 | CSCORG501A | Use information to make critical decisions | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Intelligence Units
All four (4) units must be completed when selecting the specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC779 | CSCITL502 | Analyse information | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0995 | BSBRSK401A | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC778 | CSCITL501 | Manage human sources | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WC780 | CSCITL503 | Produce and review standard intelligence products | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: General Elective Units
Two (2) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S568 | CSC50107 | Diploma of Correctional Administration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH7 | CSC50115 | Diploma of Correctional Administration | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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