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Qualification Handbook

Level 3 Diploma in the Management and Care of Individuals in the Custodial Environment

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Qualification Handbook

SFJ Awards Level 3 Diploma in the Management and Care of Individuals in the Custodial Environment (QCF)

Qualification Number: 601/5367/2

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Contents

1 Introduction 1.1 About us 1.2 Customer Service Charter 1.3 Centre Support 2 The Qualifications 2.1 Overall Objective for the Qualification 2.2 Pre-entry Requirements 2.3 Units and Rules of Combination 2.4 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 2.5 Age Restriction 2.6 Opportunities for Progression 2.7 Exemption 2.8 Credit Transfer 3 Centre Requirements 4 Assessment 4.1 Assessors 4.2 Internal Quality Assurance 4.3 Workplace Assessment 4.4 Expert Witnesses 4.5 Use of Languages 4.6 Simulations 4.7 External Quality Assurance 5 Qualification Units

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1 Introduction

1.1 About us

SFJ Awards is part of the Skills for Justice Group. For the last 10 years Skills for Justice has

been working with employers, Governments of the UK and agencies within the skills system,

to better equip workforces with the right skills now and for the future.

During this time Skills for Justice has earned an enviable reputation for its knowledge of the

sector and its proactive approach to the development of skills and qualifications, along with

an ability to deliver genuinely workable solutions for the employers it represents.

SFJ Awards is an awarding organisation that builds upon this reputation, and understands

the specific challenges facing the Policing, Community Safety, Legal and Armed Forces

sectors, enabling us to quality assure learning outcomes that are suited to the needs of the

sectors.

Customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of our organisation, and is delivered through an

efficient, customer-led service, providing excellent value for money.

1.2 Customer Service Charter

Our Customer Service Charter is published on SFJ Awards website giving the minimum level

of service that Centres can expect. The Charter will be reviewed annually and revised as

necessary in response to customer feedback, changes in legislation, and guidance from the

qualifications Regulators.

1.3 Centre Support

SFJ Awards works in partnership with its customers. For help or advice contact:

SFJ Awards

1st Floor, Unit C

Meadowcourt Business Park

4 Hayland Street

Sheffield

S9 1BY

Tel: 0114 284 1970

Fax: 0114 284 1978

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.sfjawards.com

http://www.skillsforjustice.com/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.sfjawards.com/

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2 The Qualification

2.1 Overall Objective for the Qualification

This handbook relates to the following qualification:

SFJ Awards Level 3 Diploma in the Management and Care of Individuals in the Custodial

Environment (QCF)

The main objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge, and many

of the skills, required to work in custodial environments.

2.2 Pre-entry Requirements

There are no pre-entry requirements for enrolling to complete this qualification.

2.3 Units and Rules of Combination 2.3.1 Level 3 Diploma in the Management and Care of Individuals in the Custodial

Environment (QCF) This qualification is made up of a total of 12 mandatory units. To be awarded this

qualification the learner must achieve a total of 49 credits as shown in the table below.

Mandatory Units

Unit Reference Number

Unit Title QCF Level

Credit Value GLH

T/506/9142 Understanding health and safety responsibilities in

custodial environments 3 3 24

A/506/9143 Understanding organisational, legal and moral

responsibilities for individuals in custody 3 4 32

F/506/9144 Understanding communication and interpersonal

skills in custodial environments 3 5 40

J/506/9145 Understanding safer custodial environments 3 4 32

L/506/9146 Understanding offending behaviour and methods

for reducing re-offending 3 3 24

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R/506/9147 Operating safely in custodial environments 3 6 48

Y/506/9148 Operating securely in custodial environments 3 4 32

D/506/9149 Recording and reporting in a custodial environment 3 3 16

T/506/9156 Use of force in custodial environments 3 6 48

D/506/9152 Searching individuals and custodial environments 3 5 40

H/506/9153 Escorting in custodial environments 3 3 24

K/506/9154 Model pro-social behaviour in working relationships

with individuals 3 3 18

The detailed content of each of the units is available in Section 5.

2.4 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

The SFJ Awards Level 3 Diploma in the Management and Care of Individuals in the

Custodial Environment (QCF) consists of 378 GLH.

2.5 Age Restriction This qualification is available to learners aged 18 years and over. 2.6 Opportunities for Progression The SFJ Awards Level 3 Diploma in the Management and Care of Individuals in the

Custodial Environment (QCF) creates a number of opportunities for progression into related

qualifications such as the SFJ Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Custodial Care (QCF). It

also provides a basis for progressing into specialist qualifications such as the SFJ Awards

Level 3 Award in Understanding the Core Knowledge needed by those who work with

Children and Young People in Custodial Environments (QCF).

2.7 Exemption No exemptions have been identified. 2.8 Credit Transfer Credits from identical QCF units that have already been achieved by the learner may be transferred.

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3 Centre Requirements

Centres offering these qualifications must have approval from SFJ Awards.

The assessment centre must:

ensure that there are sufficient people trained or qualified to assess the number of

learners they anticipate to register and qualify

provide quality assured training for those people identified as being responsible for

assessing learners

have quality assurance systems and Internal Quality Assurers in place to ensure that all

assessments are valid, reliable, authentic and sufficient

provide quality assured assessment that meets the requirements of SFJ Awards for

those people identified as being responsible for internal quality assurance

ensure that there is a system of standardisation in place to ensure that all assessments

are consistent and fair

ensure that those undertaking the roles of quality assurance and assessment maintain

their skills, knowledge and competence

comply with the requirements of SFJ Awards and the qualifications Regulators.

Centres offering these qualifications must provide internal quality assurance to ensure

assessment meets all SFJ Awards requirements and is standardised across individual

assessors, assessment locations and learners.

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4 Assessment

4.1 Assessors

All assessors must:

1. be occupationally competent. This means that each assessor must, according to

current sector practice, be competent in the functions covered by the units they are

assessing. They will have gained their occupational competence working within the

justice sector or within an appropriate occupational sector. They are not required to

occupy a position in the organisation more senior than that of the Learner they are

assessing. However, Centres must be alert to the risks that all such arrangements

could present and ensure that sufficient quality controls are in place through the

internal quality assurance process to minimise the possibility of collusion between

learners and assessors

2. be able to demonstrate consistent application of the skills and the current supporting

knowledge and understanding in the context of a recent role directly related to the

qualification units they are assessing as a practitioner, trainer or manager

3. be familiar with the qualification units; and must be able to interpret and make

judgements on current working practices and technologies within the area of work

4. maintain their occupational competence by actively engaging in continuous

professional development activities in order to keep up-to-date with developments

relating to the changes taking place in the justice sector. These activities may include

those offered by the Awarding Organisation, Skills for Justice or other relevant

providers in the sector

5. Assessors must be appropriately qualified or be able to prove equivalent competence

as specified in the SSC Assessment Strategy

6. Approved Centres will be required to provide SFJ Awards with current evidence of how

each assessor meets these requirements; for example certificates of achievement,

testimonials, references or any other relevant records.

4.2 Internal Quality Assurance

All Internal Quality Assurers must:

1. be occupationally knowledgeable across the range of units for which they are

responsible prior to commencing the role. Due to the risk-critical nature of the work

and the legal implications of the assessment process, they must understand the nature

and context of the assessors’ work and that of their Learners. This means that they

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must have worked closely with staff that carry out the functions covered by the

qualifications, possibly by training or supervising them, and have sufficient knowledge

of these functions to be able to offer credible advice on the interpretation of the units.

Those conducting internal quality assurance must also sample the assessment

process and resolve differences and conflicts on assessment decisions

2. understand the content, structure and assessment requirements for the qualification

they are quality assuring

3. maintain their occupational competence by actively engaging in continuous

professional development activities in order to keep up-to-date with developments

relating to the changes taking place in the justice sector. These activities may include

those offered by the SFJ Awards, Skills for Justice or other relevant providers in the

sector

4. be appropriately qualified or be able to prove equivalent competence as specified in

the SSC Assessment Strategy

5. occupy a position in the organisation that gives them the authority and resources to

coordinate the work of assessors, provide authoritative advice, call meetings as

appropriate, visit and observe assessment practice, and carry out all the other

important roles of internal quality assurance

6. have an appropriate induction to the justice qualifications that they are quality

assuring, provided to them by the Centre, and have access to ongoing training and

updates on current issues relevant to these qualifications. Information on the induction

and continuing professional development of carrying out internal quality assurance

must be made available to the Awarding Organisation through its external quality

assurance process

4.3 Workplace Assessment

SFJ Awards believe that direct observation by a competent assessor (as outlined above) or

testimony from an Expert Witness or Manager, is always preferable.

Expert Witness testimony has parity with assessor observation unless otherwise stated in

unit evidence requirements. The assessor is responsible for making the final judgement in

terms of the Learner meeting the evidence requirements for the unit.

SFJ Awards recognise that there are alternative evidence sources which may be used where

direct observation is not possible or practical, e.g. work products, records, reflective

accounts, professional discussion etc.

In order to ensure that the evidence used to assess Learners is valid, all Centres must

demonstrate that Learners have access to the types of resources commonly in use in the

sector and that the pressures and constraints of the workplace are reflected.

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It is accepted that the assessment of some knowledge and understanding may take place in

a different environment, for example in a training and development centre or another

environment, which is not the immediate workplace. However, the assessment of this

knowledge and understanding should be linked directly to workplace performance and

should include performance evidence.

4.4 The Expert Witnesses

When using Expert Witnesses as a source of evidence, Expert Witnesses must:

1. be occupationally competent. This means that each Expert Witness must, according

to current sector practice, be competent in the functions covered by the units to which

they are contributing. They will have gained their occupational competence working

within the justice sector or within an appropriate occupational sector

2. be able to demonstrate consistent application of the skills and the current supporting

knowledge and understanding in the context of a recent role directly related to the

qualification unit that they are witnessing as a practitioner, trainer or manager

3. be familiar with the qualification unit; and must be able to interpret current working

practices and technologies within the area of work.

4.5 Use of languages

SFJ Awards conducts its business activities in English and the qualification handbook for this

qualification is provided in English. The SFJ Awards policy on the use of languages (Welsh

and Irish) is available on the website.

SFJ Awards will provide assessment materials and qualification handbooks expressed in

English. If there is sufficient demand; in Wales materials will be provided in English and

Welsh or Welsh. In Northern Ireland assessment materials will be provided in English and

Irish.

For vocational qualifications SFJ Awards will support the assessment of Learners in Irish or

Welsh provided that sufficient notice is given to ensure that an assessment in a language

other than English is comparable.

SFJ Awards carries out its business activities in English and may employ the services of a

translator for quality assurance purposes.

Reasonable adjustments may be made by carrying out the assessment in British or Irish

Sign Language.

The qualification handbook for this qualification is currently available in English.

4.6 Simulations

Assessment in a simulated environment should only be used in the following circumstances:

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1. where evidence in the workplace will not be demonstrated within an acceptable time

frame

2. where the nature of the work activity presents high risk or danger to the Learner and

others, for example, personal safety.

Simulations must be agreed between SFJ Awards and the Centre contact from the

Assessment Centre prior to use.

All simulations should follow these basic principles:

1. a Centre’s overall strategy for simulation must be agreed and approved by SFJ

Awards

2. the nature of the contingency and the physical environment for the simulation must be

realistic and Learners should be given no indication as to exactly what contingencies

they may come across

3. where simulations are used they must reflect the requirements of the qualification units

4. the location and environment of simulation must be agreed between SFJ Awards and

the Centre contact prior to it taking place

5. all simulations must be planned, developed and documented by the Centre in a way

that ensures the simulation correctly reflects what the specific qualification unit seeks

to assess and all simulations should follow these documented plans

6. There should be a range of simulations to cover the same aspect of a unit so that the

risk of Learners successfully colluding is reduced.

4.7 External Quality Assurance

The monitoring and standardisation of assessment decisions will be achieved by robust and

strong Centre monitoring and quality assurance according to SFJ Awards’ requirements.

The mechanisms required to achieve these requirements are outlined in Ofqual’s

‘Regulatory arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework’. In addition to the

Regulator’s requirements, SFJ Awards will evaluate all external quality assurance reports

and other data relating to the Centre and any risks relating to quality control will be identified

and addressed.

External quality assurers (EQA) will be appointed by SFJ Awards to approve centres and to

monitor the assessment and internal quality assurance carried out by centres. External

quality assurance is carried out to ensure that there is validity, reliability and good practice in

centres. To carry out their quality assurance role, quality assurance staff must have

appropriate occupational and verifying knowledge and expertise. SFJ Awards quality

assurance staff will attend training and development designed to keep them up-to-date, to

facilitate standardisation between staff and share good practice.

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5 Qualification Units

URN T/506/9142

Title Understanding health and safety responsibilities in custodial

environments

Level 3

Credit Value 3

GLH 24

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand the legal duties for

health and safety in the workplace

1.1 Summarise responsibilities for health and

safety as required by the law

1.2 Explain legal requirements in the

workplace for:

fire safety

bullying and harassment

manual handling

first aid

2. Understand the organisational

policies, codes of practice,

guidelines and procedures for health

and safety in the workplace

2.1 Summarise organisational policies, codes

of practice, guidelines and procedures in

the workplace for:

fire safety

bullying and harassment

manual handling

first aid

personal presentation

personal behaviour

3. Understand hazards and risks in

custodial environments

3.1 Explain the hazards and risks in custodial

environments

3.2 Explain the procedures for dealing with

hazards and risks in custodial

environments

3.3 Explain the importance of dealing with, or

promptly reporting, hazards and risks

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Additional information about this unit

Unit aim(s) This unit is about the health and safety

requirements that are specific to custodial

environments. Learners should know about

legal and organisational requirements and be

able to identify potential hazards and risks.

Assessment requirements specified by a

sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)

This unit requires the assessment of

occupational knowledge and understanding.

Assessment can take place either in the

workplace or in a learning and development

environment.

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URN A/506/9143

Title Understanding organisational, legal and moral responsibilities for

individuals in custody

Level 3

Credit Value 4

GLH 32

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand the legal responsibilities

for individuals in custody

1.1 Summarise the requirements of the

Human Rights Act

1.2 Explain the legal implications of non

compliance with the requirements of the

Human Rights Act

1.3 Summarise the legislative requirements

relating to equality and diversity

1.4 Explain the legal implications of non

compliance with the legislative

requirements for equality and diversity

2. Understand moral responsibilities for


2.1 Explain the benefits of:

diversity

the promotion of equality

2.2 Summarise different forms of

discrimination

2.3 Explain how different forms of

discrimination manifest themselves

2.4 Analyse how inequality and discrimination

affects individuals and groups

2.5 Explain how to behave and communicate

in ways that:

support equality and diversity

do not exclude or offend people

challenge discrimination

respect individuals’ differences

do not abuse status and power over

others

recognise the difficulties in

communication and language

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policies, codes of practice, guidelines

and procedures in relation to


3.1 Summarise organisational policies, codes

of practice, guidelines and procedures for:

promoting equality and diversity

accepting individuals into custody

provision of daily care of individuals

providing the information that

individuals are entitled to receive

and ensuring it is clear and helpful

seeking guidance and support when

having difficulty promoting equality

and valuing diversity

dealing with actions that undermine

equality and diversity

3.2 Explain how to deal with actions that

undermine equality and diversity


Unit aim(s) This unit is about understanding organisational,

legal and moral responsibility to individuals in

custody.







environment.

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URN F/506/9144

Title Understanding communication and interpersonal skills in custodial

environments

Level 3

Credit Value 5

GLH 40

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand the principles which

impact on individual and group

needs

1.1 Identify the differences in working in a

custodial role with a range of individuals

and groups

1.2 Explain what is meant by individual and

group needs and how these are formed

1.3 Explain how to balance the needs of

individuals and groups with the policies

and procedures of the organisation

2. Understand how behaviour,

communication and interpersonal

skills affect individuals’ expectations

2.1 Explain how own behaviour affects the

expectations of individuals and groups

2.2 Summarise different types of non verbal

communication

2.3 Evaluate the impact of different types of

non verbal communication

2.4 Explain the interpersonal skills which can

be used to achieve a range of

expectations

2.5 Summarise possible barriers to effective

communication

2.6 Explain how barriers to effective

communication can be overcome

3. Understand how to deal with conflict 3.1 Explain organisational policies and

procedures for dealing with conflict

3.2 Identify how behaviour prevents conflict

with individuals and groups

3.3 Explain techniques for dealing with

conflict

3.4 Summarise the factors that need to be

considered when finding a solution to

conflict

3.5 Diagnose solutions to conflicts and

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complaints which are likely to occur in


3.6 Explain how the use of record keeping

systems helps to manage and support

the conflict process

Additional information about the unit

Unit aim(s) This unit is about how learners interact with

other individuals and groups. Learners should

know how their behaviors can impact on others

and understand the principles of using

behaviour to communicate effectively.







environment.

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URN J/506/9145

Title Understanding safer custodial environments

Level 3

Credit Value 4

GLH 32

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand the legal and

organisational requirements in

relation to promoting a safer custodial

environment

1.1 Summarise the legal and organisational

responsibilities for the provision of a safer

custodial environment

1.2 Describe the characteristics of a safer


1.3 Explain how to carry out and record a

care in custody assessment

1.4 Explain the roles and responsibilities of

those that contribute to a safer custodial

environment

2. Understand organisational

procedures in relation to suicide/self

harm

2.1 Explain the signs that can indicate a risk

of suicide/self harm

2.2 Explain the procedures that staff should

follow if a suicide/self harm risk is

identified

2.3 Evaluate the factors that can cause a

suicide/self harm attempt

2.4 Summarise the procedures for minimising

the risk of suicide/self harm


procedures in relation to abuse

3.1 Explain the signs that can indicate that an

individual is subject to abuse

3.2 Explain the signs that someone is likely to

commit abuse

3.3 Explain the procedures that staff should

follow if they suspect/identify cases of

abuse

3.4 Summarise the procedures for minimising

the risk of abuse

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4. Understand the impact of mental

health issues in the custodial

environment

4.1 Summarise common indicators of mental

health problems that might be

encountered in the custodial environment

4.2 Explain how mental health problems

affect individuals’:

behaviour

communication

understanding of what is happening

4.3 Explain the effect of the custodial

environment on individuals’ mental health

and the particular effect it might have on

existing mental health problems

5. Understand how to record and report

involvement with vulnerable people

5.1 Explain the legal and organisational

responsibilities for recording and reporting

involvement with vulnerable people

5.2 Summarise the different types and

methods of reporting and recording that

are used

5.3 Explain in what context and situations the

different types and methods of reporting

and recording should be used

5.4 Explain the importance of recording and

reporting involvement with vulnerable

people


Unit aim(s) This unit aims to provide learners with the

knowledge of how to maintain a safe custody

environment. This includes knowing about legal

and organisational procedures relating to safe

custody, self harm/suicide, mental health, abuse

and recording/reporting involvement with

vulnerable people.







environment.

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URN L/506/9146

Title Understanding offending behaviour and methods for reducing re-

offending

Level 3

Credit Value 3

GLH 24

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand what offending

behaviour is

1.1 Explain the types of offending behaviour

1.2 Explain factors that contribute to offending

behaviour

1.3 Summarise the systems that are in place

to prevent offending behaviour

1.4 Explain the different characteristics of

offending behaviour that may be displayed

by particular groups, such as:

young people

adults

males

females

2. Understand the influence of

sentence planning on offending

behaviour

2.1 Analyse the factors that are considered

when sentence planning

2.2 Explain how a sentence plan can

influence offending behaviour

3. Understand methods for reducing re-

offending

3.1 Summarise the methods used to reduce

re-offending

3.2 Explain the reasons for understanding the

impact of crime on victims as a method of

helping individuals address their offending

behaviour


Unit aim(s) This unit is about understanding offending

behaviour. Learners should know and

understand the basic characteristics of

offending behaviour and the factors that can

increase or decrease the chance of individuals’

offending/re-offending.

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environment.

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URN R/506/9147

Title Operating safely in custodial environments

Level 3

Credit Value 6

GLH 48

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand legislation, codes of

practice and organisational policies

and procedures for operating safely

in custodial environments

1.1 Summarise legislation in relation to

operating safely

1.2 Summarise codes of practice in relation to

operating safely

1.3 Explain organisational policies and

procedures in relation to operating safely

2. Understand manipulation and

conditioning in custodial

environments

2.1 Explain the process of :

manipulation

conditioning

in custodial environments

2.2 Analyse the context and situations where

manipulation

conditioning

can happen

2.3 Summarise the methods of conditioning


requirements, codes of practice and

guidelines in relation to hostage

situations

3.1 Explain organisational policies and

procedures in relation to hostage

situations

3.2 Summarise codes of practice and

guidelines in relation to hostage situations

3.3 Explain the organisational requirements

of staff who are first on the scene when

hostage situations are identified

3.4 Explain methods and procedures that can

be used to reduce the risk of hostage

taking

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requirements and codes of practice

relating to corruption prevention

4.1 Explain what corruption is

4.2 Explain the organisational policies and

procedures in relation to corruption

prevention

4.3 Summarise codes of practice relating to

corruption prevention

4.4 Analyse situations where corruption can

happen

4.5 Evaluate the implications of non-

compliance with organisational policies

and procedures on corruption


requirements when using a radio

network in a custodial environment

5.1 Explain the process for checking radio

equipment

5.2 Identify the components of a radio

network

5.3 Explain the process of joining and leaving

the radio network

5.4 Critically compare the methods used to

communicate over a radio network

5.5 Explain why using the correct radio

etiquette is important

5.6 Explain how to deal with an emergency

incident

5.7 Summarise the features and uses of the

phonetic alphabet

6. Be able to use a radio network in a


6.1 Demonstrate the ability to join and exit a

radio network

6.2 Demonstrate the ability to communicate

using the accepted radio etiquette and

phonetic references

7. Be able to deal with emergency

incidents according to organisational

requirements

7.1 Distinguish the elements of an ‘urgent

message incident’ including its location

7.2 Obtain all available information and

intelligence regarding the incident

7.3 Follow organisational procedures

according to the levels of risk involved

7.4 Identify individuals’ involvement in the

incident

7.5 Use ‘urgent message’ procedures to

report the situation to control

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Unit aim(s) This unit is about operating safely in custody

environments, including issues relating to

manipulation, conditioning, hostage situations

and corruption. It also includes use of radio

equipment and the ability to deal with

emergency incidents.




occupational knowledge and understanding. It

also requires the demonstration of skills and

work related activities. Assessment can take

place either in the workplace or in a learning

and development environment. Simulations can

be used for this unit.

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URN Y/506/9148

Title Operating securely in custodial environments

Level 3

Credit Value 4

GLH 32

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand legislation, organisational

policies and procedures, codes of

practice and guidelines for operating

securely in custodial environments

1.1 Summarise legislation, policies, codes of

practice and guidelines relating to security

in a custodial environment

1.2 Summarise legislation, policies, codes of

practice and guidelines relating to

operating securely

1.3 Explain organisational procedures for:

operating securely

physical security

dynamic security

2. Understand the legislation,

organisational policies and

procedures, codes of practice and

guidelines relating to accommodation

security in custodial environments

2.1 Summarise legislation, codes of practice

and guidelines relating to accommodation

security

2.2 Summarise organisational policies and

procedures relating to accommodation

security

2.3 Explain the organisational procedures

relating to:

accommodation fabric checks

role checks

3. Understand the legislation,


procedures, codes of practice and

guidelines relating to risk

assessments in custodial

environments

3.1 Summarise the legislation, organisational


practice and guidelines relating to risk

assessments

3.2 Explain the roles and responsibilities of

those involved in risk assessments

3.3 Assess the impact that risk assessments

have on operating securely

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4. Be able to carry out accommodation

fabric checks and lock and unlock cell

doors in line with organisational

requirements

4.1 Demonstrate how to carry out

accommodation fabric checks

4.2 Demonstrate the procedures for the

locking and unlocking of cell doors


Unit aim(s) This unit is about operating securely in custodial

environments, including issues relating to

physical and accommodation security, and risk

assessments. Learners will be expected to be

able to carry out accommodation checks and

cell locking/unlocking procedures.










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URN D/506/9149

Title Recording and reporting in a custodial environment

Level 3

Credit Value 3

GLH 16

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand recording and reporting

in a custodial environment

1.1 Explain why recording and reporting of

information is necessary in a custodial

environment

1.2 Explain what information needs to be

recorded and reported

1.3 Summarise the roles and responsibilities

in relation to recording and reporting

information

1.4 Explain timescales for recording and

reporting information

1.5 Describe technology used in recording

and reporting information


organisational requirements, codes of

practice and guidelines in relation to

written and recorded information in a


2.1 Summarise the:

legal requirements

organisational requirements

codes of practice

guidelines

on confidentiality and storage in relation

to recorded information

2.2 Summarise the:

legal requirements


codes of practice

guidelines

on the security of written and recorded

information and access rights

2.3 Explain the types of information that are

recorded

2.4 Explain the formats of recording that are

used

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organisational requirements, codes of

practice and guidelines in relation to

reported information

3.1 Summarise the:

legal requirements


codes of practice

guidelines

in relation to the reporting of information

4. Be able to report information in a


4.1 Complete reports in line with legal and



Unit aim(s) This unit relates to recording and reporting

information in a custodial environment.










Assessment guidance In Assessment Criteria 4.1 reports may include:

Intelligence report

Adjudications report

Injury to prisoner

Prisoner self harm

Care in custody assessment

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URN T/506/9156

Title Use of force in custodial environments

Level 3

Credit Value 6

GLH 48

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand legal and organisational


guidelines in relation to use of force

1.1 Summarise legislation, organisational


practice and guidelines in relation to use

of force

1.2 Explain the organisation’s conflict

resolution model

1.3 Explain the impact factors that determine

the options and level of force to be used

in intervention situations

1.4 Explain why the use of force may be

necessary in custodial environments

1.5 Identify the situations where the

application of use of force techniques

may be appropriate

2. Understand legal and organisational


guidelines in relation to the use of

restraints

2.1 Summarise legislation, organisational


practice and guidelines in relation to the

use of restraints

2.2 Identify the types of restraint that are

used in the organisation

2.3 Explain the context and situations where

different types of restraint may be

appropriate

3. Understand the medical implications

in relation to the use of force

3.1 Explain the possible medical implications

in relation to the use of force

3.2 Explain the symptoms of medical

conditions in relation to the use of force


requirements in relation to recording

and reporting the use of force and

restraints

4.1 Explain the organisation’s procedures for

recording and reporting the use of force

and restraints

4.2 Explain the reports and documentation

that are used for recording the use of

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force and restraints

5. Be able to apply use of force

techniques

5.1 Demonstrate de-escalation techniques

when dealing with compliant individuals

5.2 Demonstrate defensive techniques

5.3 Demonstrate control and restraint

techniques when dealing with non-

compliant individuals

5.4 Demonstrate control and restraint

techniques when dealing with armed

individuals


Unit aim(s) This unit is about the use of force and restraints

in custodial environments.










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URN D/506/9152

Title Searching individuals and custodial environments

Level 3

Credit Value 5

GLH 40

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:


organisational requirements for

searching

1.1 Explain the legal and organisational

requirements for carrying out searches of

individuals and operating environments

1.2 Explain the purpose of searching

individuals and operating environments

1.3 Explain the reasons for respecting

individuals and their property during

searches

1.4 Explain the conditions required for

searching individuals

1.5 Explain how to deal with unauthorised

and prohibited items

1.6 Explain the purpose of obtaining a

declaration from individuals about any

unauthorised and prohibited items

2. Understand the procedures for

searching custodial environments

2.1 Evaluate the methods and limitations of

different search procedures for custodial

environments

2.2 Identify types of equipment used for


2.3 Explain when different types of equipment

should be used for searching custodial

environments

2.4 Explain methods that can be used to hide

items in custodial environments

2.5 Explain the planning process for


2.6 Explain methods that can be used by

individuals to hide themselves or others

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3. Understand the procedures for

searching individuals in custodial

environments

3.1 Evaluate the methods and limitations of

different search procedures for individuals

3.2 Identify types of equipment used for

searching individuals

3.3 Explain methods that can be used to hide

items about the person

3.4 Explain the difference between Level A

and Level B searches

4. Be able to carry out searches in


4.1 Demonstrate how to carry out a cell

search in line with legal and organisational

requirements

4.2 Demonstrate procedures for carrying out

Level A and Level B searches on

individuals

4.3 Demonstrate procedures for carrying out a

full search of individuals


Unit aim(s) This unit is about the correct procedures

required for searching individuals and custodial

environments.










Legal and organisational requirements apply to

the search of other genders.

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URN H/506/9153

Title Escorting in custodial environments

Level 3

Credit Value 3

GLH 24

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand the guidelines and


procedures used to prepare for

escorting

1.1 Explain the factors to consider for

confirming the suitability of escorts

1.2 Summarise the guidelines and

organisational policies and procedures in

relation to the roles and responsibilities

when escorting

1.3 Explain what checks are necessary when

escorting

1.4 Explain the resources available when

escorting


procedures for escorting individuals

to different types of locations

2.1 Explain the different types of escort

2.2 Explain the security and restraint

procedures that should be used when

escorting to different locations

2.3 Assess the risk factors associated with

security when transferring individuals to

courts and other environments

2.4 Explain the importance of clear

communication with colleagues before

and during the escort

2.5 Explain the needs of different types of

individuals when being escorted

2.6 Explain the circumstances which

contribute to actual or potential breaches

of security

3. Understand how to maintain

individuals’ welfare during an escort

3.1 Summarise the types of guidance and

support that individuals may need in

different operating environments

3.2 Explain the procedure for exchanging

information with authorised

representatives of other organisations

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4. Be able to use escorting equipment 4.1 Demonstrate how to accurately apply and

use escorting equipment including:

escorting chains

hand cuffs


Unit aim(s) This unit is about escorting individuals to

different locations. It includes the knowledge of

organisational procedures and how to maintain

individuals’ welfare. Learners will also learn

how to use relevant equipment such as

escorting chains and hand cuffs.










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URN K/506/9154

Title Model pro-social behaviour in working relationships with individuals

Level 3

Credit Value 3

GLH 18

Learning Outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand the modelling of pro-

social behaviour in working

relationships with individuals

1.1 Explain the impact of legislation and

organisational requirements which apply

to working with individuals who display

problematic behaviour

1.2 Summarise own role in supporting

individuals who display problematic

behaviour

1.3 Describe the factors which contribute to

problematic behaviour by individuals

1.4 Define common characteristics of

problematic behaviour

1.5 Explain techniques for modelling pro-

social behaviour

1.6 Explain communication strategies used in

modelling pro-social behaviour

1.7 Explain strategies used in modelling pro-

social behaviour for responding to

problematic behaviour of individuals

2. Be able to establish relationships

which reinforce pro-social behaviour

2.1 Evaluate information relating to the

circumstances, behaviour and identified

needs of individuals

2.2 Clarify with individuals the nature of the

relationship in terms of:

expectations

objectives

boundaries

2.3 Encourage individuals to engage in an

open exchange of views which reflects

pro-social behaviour

2.4 Adapt own communication to meet the

needs of individuals

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2.5 Respond constructively to points raised

by individuals

2.6 Take action to resolve issues related to

individuals’ personal circumstances which

may create conflict in the working

relationship

3. Be able to maintain relationships

which reinforce pro-social behaviour

3.1 Maintain contact with individuals in

accordance with organisational and

statutory requirements

3.2 Explore individuals’ interests, needs and

concerns

3.3 Challenge constructively problematic

behaviour of individuals when it occurs

3.4 Promote methods of changing attitudes

and behaviour which encourage pro-

social behaviour

3.5 Act as a role model for pro-social

behaviour in working with individuals in

line with own organisational requirements

3.6 Model behaviour during working

relationships which is free from

discrimination and oppression

Additional information about the unit

Unit aim(s) This unit is about modelling pro-social

behaviour in working relationships with

individuals.










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