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Assist clients to develop parenting arrangements

Assist clients to develop parenting arrangements

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCFAM007
State Code
AWA96
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
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess parenting practice, then work with parents to prepare and monitor parenting plans and arrangements.This unit applies to practitioners working in complex post-separation contexts according to the requirements of the Family Law Act 1975. 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. Assess current parenting practices
  • 1.1 Analyse client information and identify areas for parents to address in the development of parenting arrangements
  • 1.2 Conduct risk assessment for the protection and safety of all parties according to organisation procedures
  • 1.3 Recognise areas of significant distress or disorder and make referrals according to individual needs
  • 1.4 Integrate family of origin issues and kinship dynamics into assessment
  • 1.5 Use communication skills to manage overt conflict and open hostility between parties to support successful negotiation
  • 1.6 Analyse the broader needs of the family to ensure expectations of parenting arrangements are realistic and achievable
  • 1.7 Proactively engage in self-reflection and take steps to ensure own values do not impact on decision-making
2. Assist clients to agree on outcomes for parenting arrangements
  • 2.1 Clearly explain the requirements and processes under the Family Law Act for the preparation of parenting arrangements
  • 2.2 Inform clients of their rights and responsibilities in relation to establishing parenting arrangements
  • 2.3 Encourage parents to consider the expressed needs of the child and/or young personwhen developing parenting arrangements
  • 2.4 Establish and implement systems that will monitor and review parenting arrangements
  • 2.5 Prepare parenting arrangements within the framework of child focused practice
3. Monitor parenting arrangements
  • 3.1 Set review timeframes for established parenting arrangements in collaboration with all parties
  • 3.2 Assist clients to review arrangements regularly and to negotiate modifications or new arrangements based on experience and effectiveness of current arrangements
  • 3.3 Identify and manage any issues that may arise as a result of revised parenting arrangements
  • 3.4 Reflect on and use learning from individual client situations to inform practice improvements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2509 CHCFAM806B Assist clients to develop parenting arrangements Unit of competency