Managing at-risk inmates workshop

CSCINT010 Assess offender risks and needs

CSCOFM035 Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders

CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions

Course overview

This workshop is designed to give learners the skills and knowledge required to perform in the role of RIT Coordinator.

The training will cover information documented within the Custodial Operations Policy and Procedures Section 3.7 – Management of Inmates at Risk of Self-Harm or Suicide.

A major emphasis of this training will be on making decisions that incorporate the ‘Least Restrictive Care’ Principle while upholding the good order and security of the correctional environment.

As this training focuses on the role of the RIT Co-ordinator (Custodial), non-custodial staff members who are expected to perform as a member of a RIT team can complete the e-learning module Awareness of Managing at Risk Offenders

Enrol in the e-learning module

Course outcomes

At the end of this workshop learners will be able to:

• Obtain information required to assist in the determination, nature and degree of risk.
• Analyse information obtained from various sources for the purpose of managing at risk inmates.
• Make management decisions that adhere to the 'Least Restrictive Care' Principle
• Complete Part 1,2,3 and 4 of the Mandatory Notification Form
• Write a comprehensive case note
• Perform as an effective RIT Coordinator. 

Entry requirements

Open to Custodial staff who work in a Correctional Centre and are required to coordinate or chair a RIT.

Delivery mode

Face to face in person

Learner commitment

This workshop will require completion of the following;

• Face to face attendance (2 days)
• Assessment portfolio to be completed within 12 weeks of completing the workshop

Assessment

Learners will be assessed via:

• In class assessments
• Self-paced assessment portfolio

Award

On successful completion of all training and assessment learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment in CSCINT010 Assess offender risks and needs, CSCOFM035 Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders and CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions. These units are issued in partial completion of the CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.

Course start dates

The course will start on the following dates:

• 19 Feb 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
• 19 Mar 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
• 28 May 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
• 25 Jun  2025 (CSNSW Academy)
• 16 Jul 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
• 20 Aug 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
• 10 Sep 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
• 15 Oct 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
• 12 Nov 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
• 3 Dec 2025 (CSNSW Academy)

Enrol

Enrol in the course.

Contact

Custodial Training Unit

Email: MARI.Training@dcj.nsw.gov.au