CSCOFM031 — Establish partnership arrangements with service providers

1 Assess organisational need for service provision

• 1.1Analyse current needs of individuals and groups to identify gaps and scale of services required
• 1.2Prioritise areas of service based on service provider availability, resources and the specific needs of offenders
• 1.3Determine objectives of service provision and timeframes
• 1.4Establish service provision requirements according to offender and organisational needs and strategic directions

2 Consult with service providers and establish criteria for service delivery

• 2.1Develop connections and maintain relationships with service providers
• 2.2Research providers to identify opportunities and limitations of available service options to contribute to offender reintegration
• 2.3Review legislative and regulatory requirements to determine parameters, constraints and opportunities for service provision with partners
• 2.4Establish appropriate model of service and delivery options to suit organisational, budgetary and offender requirements

3 Develop a partnership with service providers

• 3.1Liaise with key stakeholders to develop a draft service agreement
• 3.2Negotiate Terms of Agreement and roles and responsibilities with service provider
• 3.3Ensure negotiations with service providers and Terms of Agreement consider costings and budget limitations in line with organisational parameters
• 3.4Agree on standards, milestones and strategies for measuring performance with service provider
• 3.5Document service agreement in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
• 3.6Seek legal advice and approval for service agreement in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

4 Monitor and review service agreement

• 4.1Monitor service reports to identify effectiveness of services provided
• 4.2Monitor, review and manage variations between actual and forecasted budget expenditure in accordance with organisational requirement
• 4.3Negotiate and document variations to service agreement to improve effectiveness
• 4.4Manage non-compliance or underperformance in agreed standard of service provision

What does an assessment tool for CSCOFM031 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CSCOFM031 needs to address all 58 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 27 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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