Elements and Performance Criteria

Assessment will require demonstration of performance in all escorts which are part of routine responsibilities of the organisations and will include where required:
prisoner transfers;
attendance at court;
compassionate visits;
interstate transfers;
inter-prison transfers;
inter-agency transfers;
hospitalisation;
special leave;
attendance at special services;
community work programs.

Transfer of prisoners can be by specialist escort vehicles and through use of public and commercial transport.

Assessment of this unit will be based on evidence drawn from a combination of:
Knowledge testing and simulation exercises conducted in a training program.
Knowledge testing through questioning on performance and contingency scenarios.
Observation of performance in routine workplace activities.
Documentation and products produced as part of routine work activities.
Observation and documentation from specially conducted assignments based on routine work requirements.
Observations from supervisors, colleagues, clients and specialist support agencies.

Key Evidence Requirements
Assessment of this unit will require evidence of the following performance:

Element 1.
knowledge and application of organisation's policies and procedures related to escorting prisoners and using transport (KC Information);
supervising escorts in both routine circumstances and in dealing with emergencies or contingencies;
the maintenance and use of transport and safety and security equipment and technology used in escorting prisoners (KC Technology);
analysing escort requirements and developing a plan and itinerary and adapting the requirements of the plan for special needs when necessary (KC Planning and organising);
knowledge and application of organisation's policies and procedures related to duty of care to prisoners and the public;
providing information to prisoners and team members (KC Communication).

Element 2.
the safe and effective use of transport and safety and security equipment and technology used in escorting prisoners;
dealing with emergencies, breaches of regulations, conflict (KC Problem solving).

Element 3.
taking action to protect the welfare of prisoners and the public;
dealing with and reporting breakdowns and incidents;
transferring prisoners to receiving agencies (KC Teamwork).

Knowledge
Knowledge is specific to the corrections and the public environment, specific to enterprise requirements and statutory requirements.

To demonstrate competencies in this unit applicants should have the following knowledge:
Organisational requirements
sections of legislation, regulations, procedures and orders which influence the work of escorting prisoners;
the range of warrants, movement orders and court requirements which relate to escorting prisoners;
roles and responsibilities of team members and representatives of the justice system involved in the transport of prisoners;
code of conduct;
duty of care;
the organisation's reporting requirements and information management system;
emergency procedures and first aid.

Transport
road rules;
location of key destinations for escorts;
interpretation of maps and timetables;
general vehicle maintenance and mechanical knowledge to perform repairs on common breakdown parts;
license to drive the vehicles used in prison escorts.