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Correctional Services CSC

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications cover the community corrections, correctional practice, custody correctional practice and justice services areas of work.

‘Public Sector’ and ‘Community Services’ are associated industries.

Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the CSC (release 3.1) Training Package.

The Correctional Services CSC (release 3.1) Training Package includes 6 qualifications and 5 skill sets.

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the
training.gov.au website.

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathways Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications Summary

CSC20115 - Certificate II in Justice Services

This is a general qualification covering the competencies that are relevant to staff members who work in the industry but who may not have statutory responsibilities. Their work will usually be directly supervised.

Court Security Officer

Escort Duty Officer (Private Sector)

CSC30115 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice

This qualification allows for the attainment of general competencies and also specialisation in Custodial, Community or Youth Custodial streams. A general qualification covers the competencies required by staff members with non-operational roles.

Custodial Officer Trainee

Custodial Security Officer

Community Custodial Officer

Youth Custodial Officer

CSC30119 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed in the supervision and monitoring of offenders and detainees. It allows for the attainment of general competencies or specialisation in Adult or Youth Custodial and Adult or Youth Community streams.

Adult Custodial Security Officer

Adult Community Officer

Youth Community Officer

Youth Custodial Officer

CSC30120 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed in the supervision and monitoring of offenders and detainees. It allows for the attainment of general competencies or specialisations in Adult or Youth Custodial and Adult or Youth Community streams.

Prison Officer

Parole Officer

Youth Custodial Officer

Youth Caseworker

CSC30219 - Certificate III in Immigration Detention Operations

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as Authorised Officers by the Commonwealth or the service provider to provide immigrations detention services under the Migration Act (Cth). It allows for the attainment of competencies to work effectively with people in immigration detention to ensure their safety and security.

Detention Centre Officer

CSC40115 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice

This qualification covers for the attainment of general competencies and also specialisation in dog handling, supervision and leadership, case management, community or emergency response streams.

Corrections Case Manager

Corrections Dog Handler

Corrections Supervisor

CSC40120 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed in the supervision and management of offenders and detainees. It allows for the attainment of general competencies, dog handling competencies or specialisations in supervision and leadership, case management, community or emergency response streams.

Services and Programs Officer

Community Corrections Officer

Correctional Emergency Response Officer

Senior Correctional Officer

Drug Detection Officer

CSC50115 - Diploma of Correctional Administration

The general qualification reflects the advanced skills that can operate across sectors and services. It also allows for specialisation in Intelligence operations.

Corrections Administrative Manager

Corrections Intelligence Officer

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
CSC30115 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice
Annual Commencements	270	85	130	45	0	40	0	0
CSC30119 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice
Annual Commencements	150	25	0	60	0	0	0	0
CSC40115 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
Annual Commencements	30	0	0	0	20	0	0	0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 12/07/2021, rounded estimates for January 2020 to December 2020. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
CSC20115 - Certificate II in Justice Services
Full Time (Nominal Duration)								12 mths
Part Time
Classification						*		T
CSC30115 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			12 mths					12 mths
Part Time
Classification			T			*		T
CSC30119 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		12 mths
Part Time
Classification		T				*
CSC30120 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths			12 mths	12 mths	12 mths	18 mths
Part Time
Classification	T			T	T	*	T
CSC30219 - Certificate III in Immigration Detention Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CSC40115 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		24 mths					36 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification		T				*	T	T
CSC40120 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths			24 mths	12 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T			T	T	*
CSC50115 - Diploma of Correctional Administration
Full Time (Nominal Duration)							12 mths	18 mths
Part Time
Classification						*	T	T

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
CSC30120 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice
Availability
CSC40115 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
Availability
CSC40120 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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Correctional Services CSC

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Quick facts

Career information

Major Occupations Training

Qualifications Summary

CSC20115 - Certificate II in Justice Services

CSC30115 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice

CSC30119 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice

CSC30120 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice

CSC30219 - Certificate III in Immigration Detention Operations

CSC40115 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice

CSC40120 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice

CSC50115 - Diploma of Correctional Administration

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