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Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people

Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPRT003
State Code
WG804
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
090505 - Youth Work
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within an established child protection framework. It also covers standard protocols to maintain a safe environment for children and young people.This unit applies to a range of child protection work occurring in an interagency framework of practice.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement principles of child protection
  • 1.1 Perform work requirements according to legal, political and community expectations of child protection work
  • 1.2 Demonstrate understanding of the child protection system, roles and responsibilities of key agencies
  • 1.3 Recognise the impacts of child abuse and neglect in the processes of investigation and assessment
2. Apply agreed protocols and guidelines for collaborative practice
  • 2.1 Conduct all work within agreed guidelines of collaborative practice
  • 2.2 Prioritise experiences of child when supporting needs, rights and interests of the child
  • 2.3 Acknowledge and manage challenges of child protection work in a collaborative practice framework
  • 2.4 Apply effective safe work and self-management strategies in child protection duties
3. Work collaboratively with children and families from diverse backgrounds
  • 3.1 Identify risk factors for families and support them to address these risks
  • 3.2 Respond appropriately to children and families with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • 3.3 Develop effective working relationships with agencies supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds
  • 3.4 Liaise and consult with other agencies and personnel as appropriate
  • 3.5 Provide referrals to support families
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2691 CHCPROT429A Work collaboratively to maintain a child safe environment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL77 CHCPRT027 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people Unit of competency