CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.
Who can this course?
This unit applies to workers in a range of job roles providing services to children and young people including in community services and health contexts.
Nominal Hours: 55 hours
What you will learn
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. These include knowledge of:
- indicators of the different types and dynamics of abuse as they may apply to age, gender, disability, culture and sexuality
- child protection legislation in the relevant state or territory
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
- impact of risk of harm
- duty of care responsibilities
- trauma-informed care
- ethical considerations including:
- approaches that incorporate the conventions on the rights of the child, and human rights
- obligations as defined by the job specification and employing organisation
- obligations as stated in relevant codes of practice, licensing, accreditation
- registration to professional bodies, service agreements
- principles of ethical decision-making
- overview of legal system and how it pertains to the job role, in particular:
- child protection system, including reporting protocols, responses to reporting and interagency policies
- state/territory requirements and processes for notifying suspected abuse and reporting process
- statutory and policy requirements relating to job role
- organisation standards, policies and procedures.
What you will need?
- a computer to participate in online learning
- Obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Provide a valid ID with his/her picture and signature
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For more course information, fees and refunds, extensions, appeals, and our policies and procedures, download the Student Handbook
