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Process offender induction

Process offender induction

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM012
State Code
AUY97
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
091199 - Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to process offender induction and determine the priority needs of offenders upon induction.This unit applies to those inducting offenders in custodial centres. Working as part of a coordinated team is integral to the role.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 emergency response.Those undertaking this unit work generally independently but with regular support. This role involves 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. Process offender induction
  • 1.1 Organise 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 Collect, check, confirm, complete and pass on relevant paperwork.
  • 1.5 Maintain security and safety and implement emergency procedures where necessary.
2. Determine the priority needs of offenders
  • 2.1 Identify and respond to the routine immediate needs of offenders.
  • 2.2 Provide offenders with information that is tailored to their capacity to understand and designed to calm and reassure.
  • 2.3 Observe offenders and note any signs of distress, anxiety, aggression and apathy.
  • 2.4 Observe offenders and record signs of impaired function.
  • 2.5 Report behaviour or signs that arouse concern to the appropriate people.
  • 2.6 Provide personal and basic requirements according to offenders’ needs and the conditions of the service.
  • 2.7 Refer offenders to specialist services according to offender needs.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5973 CSCOFM309A Process offender induction Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ17 CSCOFM041 Process offender induction Unit of competency