2015-16

PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTCOMES
Successful completion of the traineeship results
inthe issuance of Certificate III in Correctional
Practice and may also result in an offer of ongoing
employment.
During the 2015-16 year, 52 (34 from Alice
Springs and 18 from Darwin) TCOs successfully
completed their Certificate III in Correctional
Practice and were offered permanent
employment as Correctional Officers.
Correctional Officer promotional courses
In accordance with the Correctional Officer
2014-2017 Enterprise Agreement, Correctional
Officers must undertake certain training and
qualifications to progress in their career through
the ranks. Those who meet the required criteria
are eligible to apply and commence their study for
the Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.
In 2016, the number of units required to complete
the qualification was changed from 18 units to 12
units under the national standards.
Senior Correctional Officer Promotional course
Stage 1:
Stage 2:
Stage 3:
Application process and completion
of five units of competency
Promotional course and completion
of four units of competency
On completion of the one week
course, Officers are awarded the
rank of Correctional Officer First
Class and can then conduct higher
duties roles as a Senior Correctional
Officer within the workplace,
enabling them to complete the
remaining units of competence
On successful completion of the
remaining units the officer achieves
a further salary increment.
During 2015-16, three separate Senior
Correctional Promotional Courses were
delivered. There were 29 new enrolments in
the Certificate IV Correctional Practice and 13
students who completed the qualification.
Correctional Officer Core Skills Training
Essential core skills for Correctional Officers are
maintained through a structured approach to
on-going training. Core training is conducted
each week with Correctional Officers from both
correctional centres being taken off the roster to
participate in training and requalification in the
areas of Defensive Tactics, First Aid, Advanced
Resuscitation, Chemical Agents and various
other disciplines as required.
Youth Justice Officer Training
In 2015, a new training program was introduced
for all new Youth Justice Officer (YJO) trainees.
All newly recruited YJOs undertake a 12 month
traineeship within NTDCS which consists of
three separate stages:
Stage 1:
Stage 2:
Stage 3:
Seven weeks of classroom theory
and practical activities
One week of work experience
within the youth detention centre
Remainder of the 12 month
contract is the on the job
component of the training.
Successful completion of the traineeship results
in the issuance of Certificate III in Correctional
Practice and may also result in an offer of
ongoing employment.
In 2015-16, 23 YJOs trainees in Darwin and
seven in Alice Springs completed the first
and second stages. A further 16 YJOs have
completed stage one and are commencing stage
two.
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