CSCINT013 — Assist offenders to change drug and alcohol use

1 Assist offenders to identify their need to change

• 1.1Gather information on offenders’ behaviour and drug-taking or drinking history from a range of different sources
• 1.2Encourage offender to review their behaviour and experiences with drugs or drinking honestly, realistically, and critically
• 1.3Confirm and acknowledge offenders’ past attempts to control use
• 1.4Respond promptly to signs of distress or crisis according to the context and emergency response guidelines
• 1.5Encourage offender to assess and explore their level of commitment, the effect and benefits of incentives and the options for change that exist
• 1.6Assist offenders to identify realistic and achievable goals for change
• 1.7Check strategies for intervention with drug and alcohol behaviour for consistency with the organisational policies and objectives

2 Support offenders to meet their goals

• 2.1Assist offenders to develop a plan and timetable for action to achieve their goals
• 2.2Identify and provide information and resources required by offenders to assist them to meet their goals
• 2.3Encourage and develop opportunities for the offender to develop their own strategies
• 2.4Identify significant departures from goals and respond and report in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.5Allocate or provide support according to offenders’ needs, goals, and the suitability of available programs
• 2.6Gather information on offenders’ progress from a range of different sources and match it against the goals and action plan
• 2.7Negotiate changes or adjustments needed with the offender and other stakeholders
• 2.8Acknowledge and respond appropriately to offenders’ progress
• 2.9Document and report outcomes against goals and in line with organisational requirements

What does an assessment tool for CSCINT013 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CSCINT013 needs to address all 34 unit components: 2 elements with 16 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CSCINT013?

Auditori pulls the current release of CSCINT013 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for CSCINT013 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing CSCINT013 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of CSCINT013, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.