This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, maintain personal safety and the safety of others.

This unit applies to those working in any correctional services environment where detainees, prisoners or offenders are under supervision.

An individual undertaking this role works with moderate support drawing upon support from co-workers. The role requires performance of routine tasks with a limited number of familiar steps.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Work health and safety legislation includes federal, state and territory Acts, regulations, and codes of practice.

Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to work health and safety (WHS) and interaction with offenders and people under care.

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