Correctional services courses at TAFE

5 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.

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Certificate III

Certificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC30122)

Leads to: Community Corrections Officer, Correctional Officer

Details on training.gov.au

Certificate III in Immigration Detention Operations (CSC30222)

Leads to: Correctional Officer, Border Enforcement Operations Officer

Details on training.gov.au

Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (CSC40122)

Leads to: Correctional Officer

Details on training.gov.au

Diploma

Diploma of Correctional Administration (CSC50122)

Leads to: Correctional Officer

Details on training.gov.au

Advanced Diploma

Advanced Diploma of Correctional Management (CSC60120)

Leads to: Correctional Facility Manager, Correctional Officer

Details on training.gov.au

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TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.