Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 4 |
Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au). Electives statement. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 3 |
Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 2 |
Minor changes to formatting to improve readability. Corrections to metadata and links. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 1 |
This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers in residential facilities and/or non-residential settings related to child protection and family support work.
These workers:
- work under limited supervision or within a team and are responsible for planning and prioritising their own work program to achieve targets
- may supervise other workers
- may, depending on the focus of their role, carry out activities related to improvement of personal living and emotional circumstances of a child or young person at risk
- may exercise legal authorities and delegated decision-making on relevant statutory matters.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 16
- 9 core units
- 7 elective units, of which:
- at least 4 units must be selected from the listed electives
- up to 3 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
CHCCSM005 |
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
CHCCCS016 |
Respond to client needs |
CHCCCS004 |
Assess co-existing needs |
CHCDEV003 |
Analyse client information for service planning and delivery |
CHCPRT004 |
Work effectively in child protection to support children, young people and families |
CHCPRT006 |
Build professional practice and sectoral expertise |
CHCPRT010 |
Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Electives
CHCCOM003 |
Develop workplace communication strategies |
CHCDFV402C |
Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence |
CHCFAM417B |
Identify and use strengths-based practice |
CHCINM001 |
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements |
CHCMGT005 |
Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes |
CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
CHCPRT011 |
Develop and implement a multi-agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy |
CHCPRT012 |
Undertake and implement planning with at-risk children and young people and their families |
CHCPRT014 |
Interact with the legal system to protect children |
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53