Corrections Industry Reference Committee (IRC)

The Corrections IRC is made up of industry leaders and experts and acts as a conduit between the Corrections industry and the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC).

The Corrections industry plays a significant role in providing a safe and secure environment for our Australian society. The Corrections IRC are responsible for ensuring the CSC Correctional Services Training Package meets the needs of the industry and provides nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification for occupations involved in:

• Justice Services
• Correctional Practices
• Immigration Detention

At Certificate III, IV and Diploma levels specialisations can be undertaken in:

• Adult and Youth Community and Custodial
• Dog Handling, Supervision, Case Management and Emergency Response
• Intelligence Operations
• Immigration Detention Operations

Amanda Swards

Corrections Industry Reference Committee Chair

Amanda Swards is the Learning Development Manager at Community Corrections, Department of Justice in Tasmania

Amanda is living proof of the success of the VET system having gained eight VET qualifications through the course of her employment with the Prison Service that have assisted her to move through a variety of roles from Executive Assistant to policy and recruitment and staff planning and engagement.

Amanda brings a wealth of diverse experience to the work of the Corrections IRC and is a passionate advocate for Vocational Educational and Training.