Australian Capital Territory
Corrections Management (Training) Policy 2009
Notifiable instrument NI2009-163
made under the  
Corrections Management Act 2007, section 14(1) (Corrections policies and operating procedures) 

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Corrections Management (Training) Policy 2009.
2	Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after it is notified.
3	Policy
I make the

Training policy

attached to this instrument, to facilitate the effective and efficient management of correctional services.

James Ryan
Executive Director 
ACT Corrective Services
       25 March 2009

Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC)

Training Policy

Purpose
Authority
Policy
Principles
Mandatory Training
Related Policies & Procedures

Purpose
To outline the training policy. 

Authority
Legislation
Corrections Management Act 2007, section 14.

Policy
Principles
The provision of training to all corrections officers is aimed at ensuring that knowledge and skills are maintained at a level to enable them to perform their duties, roles and responsibilities.

The Training and Development Unit is responsible for the co-ordination, delivery and management of training and education for staff within ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) and for external agencies when requested, and maintain the responsibilities of a Registered Training Organisation.

The Superintendent will ensure that corrections officers are made available for training as required. 

Mandatory Training
Successful completion of the following training, on an annual basis, is mandatory for corrections officers:
•	Breathing Apparatus;
•	First Aid;
•	Firearms;
•	Policies and procedures;
•	Batons; and
•	Firedrills.

Refresher training is also required every 18 months on human rights in corrections.

The Training Unit will keep records of all training and staff participation.
 
Related Policies & Procedures
Nil