Unit Group

4521 Correctional Officers

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

4521 Correctional Officers

Supervise and control the activities of inmates in prisons and other correctional institutions.

Community Corrections Officers are excluded from this unit group. Community Corrections Officers are included in Occupation 411631 Community Corrections Officer.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Subcategories

452131 Correctional Officer