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Certificate II in Justice Services
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CSC20122
Your experience in the justice sector is a vital foundation for operational safety and support. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for this qualification. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This general qualification covers the competencies that are relevant to staff members who work in the industry but who may not have statutory responsibilities. They will, in most cases, be directly supervised in their work duties. This may include staff members who have no direct responsibility for offender supervision or who have narrow, specialised roles in offender supervision, such as escort support or community liaison. The qualification may also be relevant to professional and support staff members who have qualifications in specialist occupations but require competency in essential functions necessary to authorise their operational safety in a correctional environment. This qualification may also be attained in pre-vocational programs achieved as part of an employment selection or preparation program. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
CSC20122
Training Package
CSC — Correctional Services Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
8 (5 core + 3 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Escort Support Officer | Assisting in the secure movement of people in care and custody between facilities and courts under supervision. |
| Court Support Officer | Providing administrative and security support within the court environment to ensure the safety of the public and staff. |
| Indigenous Liaison Assistant | Supporting communication between correctional staff and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to ensure cultural needs are addressed. |
| Justice Support Worker | Performing essential non-statutory functions that maintain the operational safety and good order of a justice facility. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed resume highlighting roles in justice or correctional environments
- ✓Current position descriptions for support or liaison roles
- ✓Performance reviews or supervisor testimonials confirming work duties
Communication & Documentation
- ✓Samples of written documents such as shift logs or basic reports
- ✓Records of effective verbal communication during handovers
- ✓Evidence of following organisational goals and communication protocols
Security & Safety Operations
- ✓Logs of security monitoring or facility maintenance checks
- ✓Incident reports or records of following safety procedures
- ✓Evidence of using safe work practices and WHS documentation
Operational Support Tasks
- ✓Records of screening access to premises or monitoring people
- ✓Documentation of escort support or community liaison activities
- ✓Evidence of supporting responses to medical or safety incidents
Training & Certifications
- ✓Current First Aid or CPR certifications
- ✓Records of internal workplace inductions and safety training
- ✓Previous certificates in related justice or support services
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Correctional Services Training Package.
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Correctional Management
CSC60120
Certificate III
Certificate III in Correctional Practice
CSC30122
Certificate III
Certificate III in Immigration Detention Operations
CSC30222
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
CSC40122
Diploma
Diploma of Correctional Administration
CSC50122
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