Unit of competency Outline
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Work in a child protection environment
Work in a child protection environment
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPROT526B
CHCPROT526B
State Code
WC982
WC982
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2012
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
17/07/2012
Nominal Hours
55
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate effectively as part of a child protection team , managing own performance and implementing safe work practices in the child protection context
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work in a child protection team
- 1.1 Participate in and contribute to functions of child protection team
- 1.2 Amend own workload to assist with team priorities including crisis response team work
- 1.3 Behave according to agreed codes of conduct and with respect to other team members
- 1.4 Build relationships within team and recognise support needs of others
2. Manage own performance as part of the team
- 2.1 Regularly monitor performance against work plans, organisation objectives and client needs
- 2.2 Identify and participate in formal and informal opportunities to develop skills and knowledge to optimise performance
- 2.3 Arrange and participate in own regular supervision
- 2.4 Implement appropriate self care strategies and work/life balance with recognition of complexity of child protection work
- 2.5 Monitor casework and consult supervisor about specific case concerns
3. Implement personal safety strategies in child protection work
- 3.1 Assess and plan personal safety before initial client contact
- 3.2 Identify level of client aggression and respond appropriately according to organisation policy
- 3.3 Use appropriate personal safety strategies during home visits, family contact visits, and when transporting clients
- 3.4 Maintain personal and child protection team safety by sharing critical safety information and client risk assessment according to policy
- 3.5 Complete required incident report documentation
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Respect to other team members may include:
Engage appropriately with individual and cultural differences within the team
Disagree politely and respectfully
Offers solutions to disputes within the team
Compromise to maintain team harmony
Participate in own regular supervisionmay include:
Acknowledges and discusses own strengths and weaknesses in supervision with supervisor
Supervision may be internal or external to the organisation
Appropriate self care strategies and work/life balance may include:
Regular breaks for lunch
Regular recreational leave
Overtime only worked when instructed or when approved by relevant authority
Regularly discuss workloads with supervisor
Consult supervisor about specific case concerns may include:
Complexity of cases
Need to reprioritise cases
Advise of work unable to be completed
Significant changes to cases
Respond appropriately according to organisation policy may include:
Follows workplace security protocols
Zero Tolerance for violence
Use of alarms
Movement and evacuation of staff
Respect to other team members may include:
Engage appropriately with individual and cultural differences within the team
Disagree politely and respectfully
Offers solutions to disputes within the team
Compromise to maintain team harmony
Participate in own regular supervisionmay include:
Acknowledges and discusses own strengths and weaknesses in supervision with supervisor
Supervision may be internal or external to the organisation
Appropriate self care strategies and work/life balance may include:
Regular breaks for lunch
Regular recreational leave
Overtime only worked when instructed or when approved by relevant authority
Regularly discuss workloads with supervisor
Consult supervisor about specific case concerns may include:
Complexity of cases
Need to reprioritise cases
Advise of work unable to be completed
Significant changes to cases
Respond appropriately according to organisation policy may include:
Follows workplace security protocols
Zero Tolerance for violence
Use of alarms
Movement and evacuation of staff
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit of competence must be assessed in the workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Consistency in performance should consider the complexity of the environment in which workers are expected to participate
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to relevant workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting where assessment may take place
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observation, questioning and evidence gathered from a workplace environment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit of competence must be assessed in the workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Consistency in performance should consider the complexity of the environment in which workers are expected to participate
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to relevant workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting where assessment may take place
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observation, questioning and evidence gathered from a workplace environment
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2696 | CHCPROT526A | Work in a child protection environment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D316 | CHC51208 | Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention | Qualification |