Become a qualified corrections officer with the CSC50122 Diploma of Correctional Administration. This nationally recognised qualification that will advance your career to supervisor or team leader and will teach you how to administer programs and services that relate to the management of offenders. Competencies include: critical decision making, managing workplace relationships, managing offender behaviour, responding to incidents, responding to security threats, developing risk management plans, team management and delegation skills. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, correctional services career outcomes, and enrolment opportunities in your area.
Entry requirements for the Diploma of Correctional Administration vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Diploma of Correctional Administration will prepare you for the following roles.
A Correctional Supervisor leads a team of correctional officers in a prison or correctional facility. You might attend to training needs, process s...
A Correctional Case Manager works with individual inmates in a prison or correctional facility. You might arrange rehabilitation activities or trai...
It's important that those who have been convicted of crimes know what services and resources are available to help them with life going forward. Th...
A Case Manager, also known in some circles as a case worker, plays a huge role in helping clients and patients get the support they need. In genera...
Compliance Officers ensure that an organisation’s products, services, operations and business practices comply with government standards and legisl...
A Probation Officer supervises individuals who have been placed on probation instead of serving time in prison. You might work within the court sys...
A Parole Officer plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system by supervising offenders released on parole. Responsibilities include assessin...
An Operations Coordinator oversees the daily running of a business or organisation. You might be responsible for a particular department or for the...
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