Qualification Overview

Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Prisoner Management (Level 5)
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 5
Credits 60
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Justice and Law Enforcement » Justice and Law Enforcement not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Prisoner Management sector with individuals with the skills and knowledge to be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of a particular unit or area within a New Zealand prison site.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to take responsibility for the overall management of staff and prisoners within the unit or area.
Graduates will support the social and cultural aspirations of Māori, Pasifika, and other communities through their interaction in the prison environment.
The qualification is for people who are employed as or aspire to become Principal Corrections Officers or an equivalent role in a New Zealand prison environment.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Manage and monitor the custodial management of a unit or area within a prison site including safety, security and wellbeing, and the active management of prisoners in accordance with legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Manage prison resources, and staff rosters to ensure the efficient operation of a unit or area within a prison.
- Develop staff understanding and capability to respond to an emergency in the prison environment.
- Apply knowledge of the management and leadership of staff within a unit or area within a prison.
Education pathways
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Prisoner Management (Level 4) [Ref: 2659].
Graduates may lead to higher level qualifications in fields such as Compliance, Public Sector Leadership or Business and Management.
Employment pathways
Graduates will be able to work in varying prison management roles in the Prisoner Management Sector, private and/or public, such as a Principal Corrections Officer, Principal Corrections Instructor, SERCO Supervisor or a role in operation leadership.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements Not available
Education Organisation 3 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Toitu te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3877
Status Current
Created November 2018
Next Review November 2028
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