CHC81215 Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection

Release 2

CHC81215 Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	Release 2. CHC81215 Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection supersedes and is equivalent to Release 1. CHC81215 Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection. Modifications include removal of unused units of competency in response to Skills Reform Ministerial Statement - 9 October 2020. Elective unit removed: CHCDFV014 Provide programs for people who have been subjected to domestic and family violence.
Release 1	This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change in packaging rules Significant changes to core units Supersedes CHC70108

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of child protection workers who provide specialist services to clients with complex and diverse needs, and act as a resource for other workers. Workers at this level use critical thinking, communication and evaluation skills and make complex judgements in specialist contexts as part of a collaborative team. Their role involves service planning, delivery and evaluation and may include responsibility and accountability for the work of both self and others.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:

hold an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in a discipline related to work in the community sector

or

have significant previous experience working in a community sector organisation, in a job role involving the self directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in a specialist area of practice and the exercise of judgement and decision making

or

hold CHC50313 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 10

•	4 core units

•	6 elective units, consisting of:

◦	at least 3 units from the electives listed below

◦	up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCPRT020	Manage complex child protection risk assessments and case strategies
CHCPRT021	Manage and monitor child protection orders
CHCPRT022	Develop, implement and monitor safety strategies in child protection work
BSBRES80	Initiate and lead applied research

Elective units

CHCCCS029	Work with involuntary and mandated clients
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCSL002	Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL003	Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCCSL004	Research and apply personality and development theories
CHCCSL005	Apply learning theories in counselling
CHCCSL006	Select and use counselling therapies
CHCCSM006	Provide case management supervision
CHCCSM007	Undertake case management in a child protection framework
CHCDFV002	Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDFV004	Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCDFV005	Provide domestic and family violence support in non-English speaking background communities
CHCDFV006	Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDFV007	Work with users of violence to effect change
CHCDFV008	Manage responses to domestic and family violence in family work
CHCDFV009	Establish change promoting relationship with users of domestic and family violence
CHCDFV010	Promote accountability and assist users of domestic and family violence to accept responsibility
CHCDFV011	Establish and maintain the safety of people who have experienced domestic and family violence
CHCDFV012	Make safety plans with people who have been subjected to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV013	Manage domestic and family violence screening and risk assessment processes
CHCDFV01	Provide programs for people who have been subjected to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCFAM007	Assist clients to develop parenting arrangements
CHCFAM008	Work within a child inclusive framework
CHCMHS013	Implement trauma informed care
CHCMGT005	Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP006	Lead own professional development
CHCPRP007	Work within a clinical supervision framework
CHCPRT023	Plan, implement and monitor provision of out of home care
CHCPRP004	Promote and represent the service
CHCYTH005	Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs
CHCYTH006	Work with young people to establish support networks
CHCYTH007	Undertake youth work in specific communities
CHCYTH008	Support young people to take collective action
HLTAHW049	Work effectively in social and emotional wellbeing
HLTAHW050	Develop a healing framework for social and emotional wellbeing work
HLTAHW051	Respond to loss, grief and trauma
BSBINN801	Lead innovative thinking and practice
BSBLED805	Plan and implement a mentoring program
BSBMGT605	Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBLDR803	Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships

Qualification Mapping Information

Release	Comments
Release 2	Release 2. CHC81215 Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection supersedes and is equivalent to Release 1. CHC81215 Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection. Modifications include removal of unused units of competency in response to Skills Reform Ministerial Statement - 9 October 2020. Elective unit removed: CHCDFV014 Provide programs for people who have been subjected to domestic and family violence.
Release 1	This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change in packaging rules Significant changes to core units Supersedes CHC70108

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53