Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Correctional Practice

Certificate IV in Correctional Practice

Qualification
National Code:
CSC40107
State Code:
S567
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0911 - Justice And Law Enforcement
Original TGA Release Date
22/12/2010
Approved Date
24/06/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
550
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2010
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/12/2010 Current Approved
Description

Qualification description
This qualification covers the competencies allowing experienced staff to reflect advanced practice and greater team leadership roles. It allows staff to achieve recognition for specialist organisational roles and for pathways into management roles and cross-sector specialisations.
Where a free choice of electives is possible in the qualification packaging rules, electives may also be drawn from other Training Packages to reflect the work context and career plans of the individual. Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
18 units of competency are required for this qualification including:
5 core units
13 elective units

Choose 13 elective units from the list. Alternatively, up to 3 electives may be selected from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package, or from an Accredited Course.

Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification

All elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher, unless otherwise stated.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8064 PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety 30 Unit of competency
D1030 BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
S5988 CSCORG402A Gather and report complex information 20 Unit of competency
S6007 CSCSAS201A Maintain security 40 Unit of competency
C8004 PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Thirteen (13) Units to be completed.
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of avaiable options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S5993 CSCORG407A Coordinate a work team 40 Unit of competency
S5974 CSCOFM401A Implement planned approach to offender management 50 Unit of competency
S5964 CSCOFM203A Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders 20 Unit of competency
S5992 CSCORG406A Manage activities to meet client requirements 40 Unit of competency
S6019 CSCSAS306A Manage conflict through negotiation 20 Unit of competency
S6021 CSCSAS402A Manage threatening behaviour 20 Unit of competency
S6020 CSCSAS401A Monitor and review security systems 40 Unit of competency
S5990 CSCORG404A Organise and chair meetings 30 Unit of competency
S6029 CSCTRA401A Plan and monitor escorts 30 Unit of competency
S5972 CSCOFM308A Promote cooperative behaviour 30 Unit of competency
S5965 CSCOFM301A Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders 20 Unit of competency
S6022 CSCSAS403A Provide emergency response to dangerous incidents 40 Unit of competency
S5960 CSCOHS401A Supervise occupational health and safety practices 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
N093 CSC40101 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice Qualification
N095 CSC40301 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (Community) Qualification
N094 CSC40201 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (Custodial) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W995 CSC40112 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CSC40107 taken from the Correctional Services Training Package CSC07 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.

1. This model training program was entered on to STARS on 24/6/2011.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR08370) CORRECTIONAL PRACTICE (CUSTODIAL) (LEVEL 4) Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.

(TR08380) CORRECTIONAL PRACTICE (LEVEL 4) Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.