Unit of competency Outline

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Work within a practice framework

Work within a practice framework

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPRT005
State Code
WG806
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/02/2014
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
07/02/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure that work is consistent with established practice frameworks.This unit applies to people working in child protection contexts. Their work will require them to follow established procedures and ensure compliance with legislation and professional frameworks. Typically the worker will not supervise the work of others.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. Research child protection functions
  • 1.1. Research history of child protection
  • 1.2. Clarify the purpose of child protection in Australia and the methods used to protect children
  • 1.3. Identify local, state/territory, national and international authorities responsible for child protection
  • 1.4. Research child protection policy and legislation
2. Identify and review professional practice frameworks
  • 2.1 Source professional networks and resources to locate frameworks/standards for professional practice
  • 2.2 Compare frameworks/standards to identify consistency with organisation policies and procedures, and relevant legislation
  • 2.3 Evaluate the pros and cons of the different frameworks/standards
3. Reflect on own practice
  • 3.1 Use frameworks/standards to reflect on own practice
  • 3.2 Engage with respected colleagues to consider how frameworks/standards apply to own practice
  • 3.3 Identify own areas of professional strength, and areas for improvement
  • 3.4 Consider the alignment between the frameworks/standards and own values, organisational values, policies and procedures
4. Develop and improve practice
  • 4.1 Explore options to improve own practice and take action to refine and further skill development
  • 4.2 Continue to use professional experiences for reflective practice, critical inquiry about own values and beliefs and self-directed learning
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK54 CHCPRT029 Work within a practice framework Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J591 CHC40313 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention Qualification