Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Assess special needs may include a selection from the following based on the nature of the service, case management requirements, and candidates' roles and responsibilities:
basic language and literacy skills
living skills
accommodation
behaviour change and management
addiction services - drug and alcohol, gambling
health, fitness and hygiene
mental health
disabilities - physical, intellectual, sensory and developmental
training and education
employment
family support
relationship development
legal and cultural.
Services will depend on the focus of the organisation and may be:
specialist services of the organisation
specialist services of other agencies
professional
individuals or groups
formal or informal.
The plan may include:
sentence plans
case and offender management plans
personal goal setting and review.
Specialist advice may include a selection from:
medical staff and services
case management team
social worker and counsellor
work placement supervisor
education officer
cultural liaison and interpretation
legal services
employment and service orders - training and placement.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of employability skills as they relate to this unit.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit contains a wide range of variables to reflect the diverse nature of offender management and the different services provided in and for correctional services. Selection from the range of variables will reflect the specific requirements of the work site and the defined work role.
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered by an individual implementing planned approaches to offender management, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to implementing planned approaches to offender management
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.