Course Title: Support the management of adult offenders within the Victorian correctional framework
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4323 Certificate IV in Justice
Course Title: Support the management of adult offenders within the Victorian correctional framework
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
JUST5727 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2017 |
Course Contact: Irene Pagliarella, Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4581
Course Contact Email: irene.pagliarella@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to support the application of legislative and systemic processes in the management of adult offenders in the Victorian correctional framework.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
N/A
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20871 Support the management of adult offenders within the Victorian correctional framework |
Elements: |
1. Review the key features of the Victorian correctional system
2. Investigate key components of the Victoria correctional system
3. Develop professional practice strategies to support management of adult offenders
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements and the following;
- Develop and practice strategies, including application of legal and compliance requirements, problem‐solving, and communication processes, to support the management of adult offenders across a range of key components of the Victorian correctional system
- Provide evidence of the knowledge of the evolution of theories and practices in correctional systems that inform contemporary practice and process
- Provide evidence of knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
- Provide evidence of knowledge of the functions and purpose of the main components of the Victorian correctional framework
Overview of Assessment
Assessments may incorporate a variety of methods including case studies, observations, lectures, class discussion, essays and an exam. This will include:
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