Unit of competency Outline

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Assist offenders to change behaviour

Assist offenders to change behaviour

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCINT002
State Code
AUY88
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to support and monitor progress of offenders against their established change plan. It also covers the skills to review plan outcomes, provide feedback and recognise achievements.This unit describes the performance standards expected for those working in a custodial, community or supervision environment within correctional services.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.A person undertaking this role would normally work autonomously with support from a range of established sources. The role is complex, drawing upon the candidate’s extracting, extrapolating and inferencing processes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Support and monitor progress against plans
  • 1.1 Maintain contact with offenders according to program agreements in a supportive but nonintrusive manner.
  • 1.2 Check signs of progress or obstacles and review and adjust intervention plans.
  • 1.3 Consult colleagues working with offenders for information about progress and check information with a range of sources.
  • 1.4 Exchange information with colleagues that is designed to promote co-operation in the implementation of change.
  • 1.5 Negotiate and provide support where progress and obstacles indicate a need.
  • 1.6 Negotiate and implement agreed consequences and incentives where beneficial.
2 Review the process and outcomes of personal plans
  • 2.1 Identify and match outcomes against the plans and the indicators of progress.
  • 2.2 Give effective and relevant feedback at progressive stages based on the personal goals and timetables agreed in plans.
  • 2.3 Negotiate new or adjusted goals and timeframes and adjust plans to reflect new agreements.
  • 2.4 Recognise offender’s achievements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5952 CSCINT402A Assist offenders to change behaviour Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ16 CSCINT012 Assist offenders to change behaviour Unit of competency