The Correctional Services training package (CSC07) provides training pathways for people working in the correctional services industry. This includes the supervision of offenders in custodial centres and community-based environments.
The CSC07 V1.2 Correctional Services training package was released in December 2010 and will be replaced by a new version CSC12 V1 in April 2012. CSC07 Version 1.2 contains seven qualifications and 86 units of competency (excluding imported units).
Qualifications
General Qualifications are:
- CSC20107 Certificate II in Justice Services
- CSC30107 Certificate III in Correctional Practice
- CSC40107 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
- CSC50107 Diploma of Correctional Administration
- CSC60107 Advanced Diploma of Correctional Management
Specialist Qualifications are:
- CSC30207 Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial)
- CSC30307 Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Community)
For more information about qualifications and units of competency from the Correctional Services Training Package Version 1.1, go to the training.gov.au website.
Traineeships
Traineeships are pathways that combine work and structured training. New employees and existing workers can undertake a traineeship so long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
For information about the Correctional Services training package qualifications that can be delivered as traineeships in NSW, go to the State Training Services website.
For information on how to recruit or sign up a trainee, speak with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) on 1800 338 022 or visit the Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information website.
Further information on traineeships is available in the booklet A Guide to the Employment of Apprentices and Trainees in the NSW Public Sector, produced by the NSW Public Sector ITAB with funding from NSW DET.
Training Resources
An extensive range of training resources to support the delivery of qualifications and units from the Correctional Services Training Package (CSC07) can be found at the Government Skills Australia website.