How do I get a DCS learnership?

You can obtain the correctional services learnership form 2021 from your nearest correctional centres and regional offices. You can also download it from their website at www.dcs.gov.za. Note that the forms are not for sale. Complete the application form in your handwriting.

How do you become a corrections officer in South Africa?

A correctional officer should:

1. be a South African citizen.
2. be 18 – 35 years of age.
3. be a minimum of 1,67 m tall for men and 1,60 m for women.
4. have no mental or physical handicap.
5. be medically fit.
6. speak English and at least one other language.
7. be emotionally mature and stable.
8. be responsible and honest.

Where can I study Correctional Services in South Africa?

Basic training is offered at the Department of Correctional Services’ two training colleges at Kroonstad and Zonderwater near Cullinan, before members are transferred to one of the facilities in the country.

What does Correctional Service do?

Department of Correctional Services (National): Overview The aim of the Department of Correctional Services is to contribute towards maintaining and protecting a just, peaceful and safe society, by: enforcing court-imposed sentences. detaining prisoners in safe custody.

Where do I apply for correctional services?

Correctional Services Learnership Application Process

• You can get the Application for Admission to a Learnership in DCS form from any Correctional Services Office, or you can download it from the Department of Correctional Services website.
• The e-DCS website is www.dcs.gov.za under the Forms Tab.

What is a Learnership?

A learnership is a work based learning programme that leads to an NQF registered qualification. Learnerships are directly related to an occupation or field of work, for example, electrical engineering, hairdressing or project management. Learnerships are managed by Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).

Can correctional officers make arrests?

Section 253I provides that a correctional has certain powers to stop, detain and search persons. Sub-section (6) provides that a correctional officer may exercise the powers of arrest of a police officer in respect of an offence under Part 13A.

Is education free in jail South Africa?

Free education, up to and including grade 12 (including N1-N3 business studies) is provided to all sentenced juveniles and also to adult learners where resources permit or education qualifications can be obtained by means of distance learning in the learners own time and at his/her own expense.

How do I apply for correctional services?

Correctional Services Learnership Application Process

1. You can get the Application for Admission to a Learnership in DCS form from any Correctional Services Office, or you can download it from the Department of Correctional Services website.
2. The e-DCS website is www.dcs.gov.za under the Forms Tab.

What are the 4 goals of Corrections?

Four major goals are usually attributed to the sentencing process: retribution, rehabilitation, deterrence, and incapacitation.

What are the 5 goals of Corrections?

The 5 Sentencing Objectives

• Retribution. Victims and their families are injured, either physically or emotionally, by a crime.
• Deterrence. Another objective is both general and specific deterrence.
• Incapacitation.
• Rehabilitation.
• Restitution.

Where can I get application for learnership in DCS?

You can get the Application for Admission to a Learnership in DCS form from any Correctional Services Office, or you can download it from the Department of Correctional Services website. Once you access the website, look at the top or bottom for the link that says “Forms” and click on it.

How to apply for learnership in Department of Correctional Services?

When you want to apply for the learnership in the Department of Correctional Services, filling out the application form is a must. The application form can be gotten from the official websites and the applicants can fill them out. In the websites, you need to access the Forms Tab. There will be a link named Forms and you can click it.

Where can I get a learnership application form?

Complete the application form in your own handwriting. Learnership application forms are obtainable from your nearest management area/correctional services offices/correctional centres and regional offices. Forms are also available on the DCS website under “forms”

Where to apply for learnership in South Africa?

Living in Free State and Northern Cape, the learners or the applicants can apply to the nearest physical address. It is located in Zastron Street in Bloemfontein. If you live in Gauteng region, you can choose the Regional Commissioner Gauteng in Pretoria West. It is exactly in Kgosi Mampuru II Training Centre.