CSCTRA005 — Maintain security during escort

1 Identify offender escort requirements

• 1.1Check and confirm the requirements for escorts and organise resources and equipment according to escort plan and duty instructions
• 1.2Identify individual needs requiring additional resources, and request adjustments to escort plans
• 1.3Ensure all information relevant to the escort is gathered and shared with the escort team
• 1.4Conduct security search of the vehicle in accordance with organisational requirements
• 1.5Complete vehicle inspection to ensure capability to complete the escort
• 1.6Check and confirm itinerary and route against movement plans and individual needs and adjustments

2 Prepare offenders for escort

• 2.1Check and confirm the identification of all offenders to be escorted against authorised information
• 2.2Check and confirm offender property, files, security equipment and all resources needed to accompany prisoners
• 2.3Confirm the classification and conditions of offenders and note any individual needs
• 2.4Search prisoners according to procedures, taking account of prisoner’s gender, health and safety requirements
• 2.5Provide clear, accurate information to offenders to address concerns and problems and promote cooperation
• 2.6Advise relevant stakeholders of offender movements and complete necessary records
• 2.7Apply restraints in accordance with assignment instructions and legal requirements

3 Escort offender

• 3.1Monitor the safety and welfare of offenders during transport and authorised activities using vehicle surveillance equipment and dynamic security methods
• 3.2Maintain communication with control room and locations in accordance with escort plan and duty instructions
• 3.3Use conflict management strategies to minimise risk to safety and welfare, disruption to the itinerary and escalation of conflict
• 3.4Ensure response to accidents, injuries, damage, and incidents maintains the safety, security and welfare of staff, offenders and the public
• 3.5Report incidents promptly according to the nature and urgency of the incident
• 3.6Complete reports and documentation in the format and time required
• 3.7Transfer offenders, property, and files to receiving agencies to ensure the continuation of care and security

What does an assessment tool for CSCTRA005 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CSCTRA005 needs to address all 39 unit components: 3 elements with 20 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 9 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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