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Operate in a family law environment

Operate in a family law environment

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCFAM001
State Code
AWB01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond to family law requirements, work collaboratively within the family law system, and contribute to improved work practices linked to family law.This unit applies to family relationship counsellors, family dispute resolution practitioners, children’s contact service workers, intake workers and other service providers working in the context of family law.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. Determine and respond to family law requirements
  • 1.1 Identify, access and interpret sources of information on family law and related areas
  • 1.2 Evaluate own area of work and determine the scope of family law requirements for individual practice
  • 1.3 Use and follow the systems, processes, documentation and reporting requirements of family law
  • 1.4 Provide accurate and current information to clients about family law and available support options
  • 1.5 Identify situations beyond own expertise and seek, or refer clients to, sources of specialist legal advice
2. Collaborate with others in the family law system
  • 2.1 Identify and establish effective working relationships with colleagues in the family law system
  • 2.2 Negotiate and liaise with other areas of the family law system according to specific client needs
  • 2.3 Promote cooperation with other professionals and encourage clients to use other professional resources where appropriate
3. Contribute to workplace improvements
  • 3.1 Pro-actively update and maintain currency of family law knowledge
  • 3.2 Identify situations where work practices could be improved to meet family law responsibilities
  • 3.3 Pro-actively share feedback with colleagues
  • 3.4 Identify and take opportunities to contribute to the review and development of policies and protocols
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2499 CHCFAM505B Operate in a family law environment Unit of competency