CSCORG026Establish strategic guidance for correctional services

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What an assessment for CSCORG026 must cover

36 assessable components: 3 elements (18 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Create a shared vision to give purpose to the work of the organisation

  • 1.1Ensure consultations with management and key stakeholders on the vision of the organisation are open, realistic and designed to engage their support
  • 1.2Ensure the proposed vision considers the requirements, expectations and interests of management and key stakeholders
  • 1.3Confirm the proposed vision reflects the nature and values of the organisation and its role in the justice environment
  • 1.4Check the vision guides and supports employees to relate their values and principles to those of the organisation
  • 1.5Ensure the proposed vision includes consideration of trends and opportunities and is reviewed regularly in light of developments in the community and in the justice environment

2 Formulate objectives and strategies to guide the work of the organisation

  • 2.1Provide opportunities for employees at all levels in the organisation to participate creatively in the development of organisational objectives and strategies
  • 2.2Promote team commitment and ownership of organisational objectives and strategies
  • 2.3Check objectives and strategies are consistent with organisation’s culture, philosophy, purpose and vision
  • 2.4Confirm objectives are attainable in realistic timeframes and with available resources
  • 2.5Verify objectives and strategies contain sufficient detail to allow the planning and development of specific programs of work
  • 2.6Ensure objectives and strategies take account of constraints and contingencies
  • 2.7Confirm objectives are measurable and achievable and include criteria to assess performance
  • 2.8Ensure objectives and strategies take account of research of trends and developments and anticipated changes in the corrections and justice field

3 Negotiate support for strategies

  • 3.1Use consultation processes that promote support and commitment from key stakeholders
  • 3.2Resolve opposition and differences through compromise that is realistic, balances competing interests and acknowledges the legitimacy of difference
  • 3.3Use consultation processes and presentations designed to attract the support of key stakeholders
  • 3.4Anticipate and minimise potential problems and obstacles
  • 3.5Maintain regular contact with key stakeholders to promote ongoing support and to anticipate issues for resolution

Performance evidence

  • creating a shared vision through: consulting with a range of different key stakeholders and in different consultation processes
  • producing presentation material that promotes the proposed vision
  • negotiating commitment from key stakeholders at different levels of authority in the organisation and outside the organisation
  • formulating objectives and strategies by: conveying to key stakeholders the importance of objectives and strategies in achieving the vision of the organisation
  • using a range of methods for developing, reviewing and promoting objectives and strategies
  • developing objectives and strategies that meet the requirements of the organisation
  • developing objectives and strategies that gain the support and commitment of key stakeholders
  • developing objectives and strategies that are realistic, achievable, measurable and can be resourced
  • gaining support by: making presentations to key stakeholders
  • addressing differences and problems with key stakeholders
  • negotiating the support of key stakeholders

Knowledge evidence

  • legislation, regulations and organisational policies and procedures related to the purpose and political environment of the organisation
  • key stakeholders in the organisation and in the wider service community
  • organisation’s management, performance management and accountability structure
  • trends, developments and current research for correctional services
  • principles of consultation and negotiation
  • factors that influence organisational leadership, team leadership and motivation
  • purpose and components of organisational strategic planning

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What does an assessment tool for CSCORG026 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CSCORG026 needs to address all 36 unit components: 3 elements with 18 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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