Modification History
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Description
This suite of qualifications covers those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in residential and out of home care, child protection, family support and early intervention. Workers are under a broad supervision framework and operate within clearly defined organisation guidelines, service plans and position specifications.
These workers may include paraprofessional and recognised entities who:
- Carry out activities related to maintenance of a child or young person at risk, personal care and/or other activities of living
- Report directly to a supervisor and may at times be partially responsible for providing support to other workers
- Possibly undertake higher levels of report preparation and case notes, especially in relation to supervised access visits
- May provide out of home care.
Please note:
- Foster carers may access units from the suggested foster care electives
- Child protection workers in some jurisdictions may be required to select particular electives to address jurisdictional requirements
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workers in child protection may, in some jurisdictions be required to select the elective unit: CHCPROT422A Undertake child protection work within an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander framework
Occupational titles may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
Packaging for each specialisation : Electives must be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation in residential and out of home care, child protection or family support For award of the Certificate IV in Child , Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care ):
For award of the Certificate IV in Child , Youth and Family Intervention (Child protection ):
For award of the Certificate IV in Child , Youth and Family Intervention (Family support ):
Note : Some occupational jurisdictions may require selection of specific electives . In addition to electives identified for the three specialisations, a wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCLD415A Confirm client developmental status
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work with children, youth and families need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients or communities, the following elective is recommended:
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
Relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
This suite of qualifications includes specialisations in:
- Residential and out of home care
- Child protection
- Family support
Group A electives - Residential and out of home care specialisation
The following three units of competency are required for award of CHC41408 Certificate IV in Child , Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care ):
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCPROT409D Provide primary residential care
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
In addition, the following units of competency may be required in some jurisdictions in case support work involving supervision of access:
CHCCONS401B Facilitate changeover
CHCCONS402B Facilitate and monitor contact
CHCCONS403B Support families to develop relationships
CHCCONS504B Assist families to self manage contact
Group B electives - Child protection specialisation
The following four units of competency are required for award of CHC41508 Certificate IV in Child , Youth and Family Intervention (Child protection ):
CHCCM506B Undertake case management in a child protection framework
CHCFC301A Support the development of children
CHCPROT424A Develop a child protection practice framework
CHCPROT429A Work collaboratively to maintain a child safe environment
Group C electives - Family support specialisation
The following three units of competency are required for award of CHC41608 Certificate IV in Child , Youth and Family Intervention (Family support ):
CHCCS404B Facilitate family intervention strategies
CHCCS414A Provide education and support on parenting , health and well being
CHCRF301E Work effectively with families to care for the child
Other relevant electives
Working with children
CHCCHILD403B Promote the safety , well being and welfare of children , young people and their families
CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCN302A Provide care for children
CHCCN305B Provide care for babies
CHCCN520C Advocate for the rights and needs of children and young people
CHCIC301E Interact effectively with children
CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs
CHCPR303D Develop understanding of children's interests and developmental needs
Child protection
CHCPROT422A Undertake child protection work within an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander framework
CHCPROT423A Support transition from care
CHCPROT430A Develop and implement a multi agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy
CHCPROT531A Interview children for investigation of child protection concerns
CHCPROT532A Interact with the legal system to protect children
Working with young people
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
CHCYTH401B Engage respectfully with young people
CHCYTH404D Support young people in crisis (Note pre -requisite : CHCYTH301E)
CHCYTH502A Work with young people to establish support networks
CHCYTH506A Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances
CHCYTH511B Work effectively with young people and their families
Social housing
CHCCH301B Work effectively in social housing
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH522A Undertake outreach work
Mental health and alcohol and other drugs work
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD408A Assess needs of clients with alcohol and /or other drugs issues
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health
CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
General electives
CHCCD420A Work to empower Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCS417A Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement
CHCCS421A Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCICS406A Support client self management
CHCINF505C Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development
CHCLEG411A Use relevant legislation in response to client needs
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Foster care
Foster care competency requirements are determined by state and territory statutory regulations . The following units of competency are suggested electives :
CHCFOS401A Provide foster care as part of a team
CHCFOS402A Promote positive development of children and young people in out of home care
CHCFC301A Support the development of children
Oral health
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
