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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 1.1) Training Package.

The Correctional Services CSC (release 1.1) Training Package includes 5 qualifications.

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 Pathway 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.

Major Occupations Training
Youth Custodial Officer
Community Custodial Officer
Custodial Officer Trainee
Custodial Security Officer

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

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

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 70 60 5 45 5 25 30 0
CSC40115 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
Annual Commencements 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection (June 2017 estimates), NCVER rounded estimates for the 2016 calendar year. 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 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 18 mths 12 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T T * T T
CSC40115 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 12 mths 24 mths 36 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T 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
CSC30115 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice
Availability
CSC40115 - 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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