Unit of competency Outline

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Provide responsible care to offenders with a mental health condition

Provide responsible care to offenders with a mental health condition

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM042
State Code
OEJ23
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
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide responsible care to offenders with a mental health condition. It includes communicating with, managing, monitoring, and referring offenders who have a mental health condition.An individual undertaking this role works independently using support from mostly familiar resources. The role involves routine tasks with a number of familiar and less 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 interaction with offenders and use of support services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain knowledge of mental health
  • 1.1 Use organisational resources to maintain current knowledge of common mental health conditions
  • 1.2 Recognise symptoms and common misconceptions of mental health conditions
  • 1.3 Recognise signs and symptoms of vulnerable offenders or those that are at an increased risk of harm
2 Communicate with and manage offenders who have a mental health condition
  • 2.1 Listen and respond appropriately to offenders in a non-judgemental manner
  • 2.2 Use interpersonal skills to communicate and build rapport with offenders with a mental health condition
  • 2.3 Manage behaviours associated with mental health conditions in consultation with appropriate professionals
3 Monitor and refer offenders with amental health condition
  • 3.1 Establish and maintain networks with internal and external mental health service providers
  • 3.2 Monitor and report behavioural changes of offenders with mental health conditions
  • 3.3 Refer offenders with mental health conditions to appropriate services
  • 3.4 Maintain support of offenders with mental health conditions
  • 3.5 Respond to acute incidents in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUZ08 CSCOFM013 Provide responsible care to people with a mental health problem and/or condition Unit of competency