This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish a working relationship with individual offenders in order to facilitate the setting and review of change goals according to agreed criteria.

Offenders’ change goals may be in relation to their:

• violent behaviour
• sexual attitudes
• antisocial attitudes and beliefs
• unhealthy relationships
• employment skills and/or qualifications
• social and interpersonal skills
• independent living and life skills
• parenting skills
• alcohol or substance use
• specific court and sentencing conditions

This unit applies to those working with offenders in correctional services environments.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to contact with offenders.

A person undertaking this role may work autonomously or as part of a team with support from a range of established sources. The role is complex, drawing upon the candidate’s ability to extract, analyse and interpret information.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.