Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Qualification
National Code:
CHC51208
State Code:
D316
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
Approved Date
24/09/2009
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
775
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/05/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers those who work 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
Depending on the focus of their role, may 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.

NOTE: Some jurisdictions require higher an undergraduate degree as minimum entry to statutory child protection work.

Occupational titles may include:
Child protection worker/practitioner
Protective case worker
Child safety officer
Residential care worker
Family support worker / protection planner
Therapeutic worker
Non-residential case worker/team leader
Youth support case worker

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To gain entry into this qualification, a candidate must:
1. be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the units of competency from CHC41512 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child protection):
- CHCCHILD401B 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 communications skill to build relationships
- CHCPROT424A Develop a child protection practice framework
OR
2. have sufficient relevant work experience to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- the application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
- a wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
- the exercise of discretionary
1. Entry Requirement Units

To gain entry into this qualification, a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the units of competency from CHC41512 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child protection):

Please refer to the Entry Requirements for the full details of available entry requirement options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2690 CHCPROT424A Develop a child protection practice framework 50 Unit of competency
WC821 CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 30 Unit of competency
D2313 CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
D2292 CHCCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people 50 Unit of competency
2. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC860 CHCCS502C Maintain legal and ethical work practices 70 Unit of competency
WC854 CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately 60 Unit of competency
D8283 HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 30 Unit of competency
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
WC982 CHCPROT526B Work in a child protection environment 55 Unit of competency
3. Group A Statutory Child Protection Work

It is highly recommended to complete some or all units listed for work in statutory child protection work at this level.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2297 CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management 75 Unit of competency
D2698 CHCPROT532A Interact with the legal system to protect children 65 Unit of competency
D2693 CHCPROT502D Undertake and implement planning with at-risk children and young people and their families 45 Unit of competency
WC978 CHCPROT422B Undertake child protection work within an Aboriginal and - or Torres Strait Islander framework 50 Unit of competency
D2699 CHCPROT533A Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs 75 Unit of competency
D2358 CHCCS601B Work with clients with unique needs 70 Unit of competency
4. Other Relevant Elective Units

The remainder of units may be chosen from this group.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units and options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC956 CHCORG423C Maintain quality service delivery 55 Unit of competency
D0996 BSBRSK501A Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
D2687 CHCPROT411C Provide for care and protection of clients in specific need 45 Unit of competency
D2706 CHCRF402B Provide intervention support to children and families 45 Unit of competency
WC978 CHCPROT422B Undertake child protection work within an Aboriginal and - or Torres Strait Islander framework 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S296 CHC51202 Diploma of Community Services (Protective Intervention) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J596 CHC50313 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CHC51208 taken from the Community Services Training Package CHC08 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
1. This model training program was entered on to STARS on 24/09/2009 by VET Teaching & Learning, Dept of Education & Training.
Entry Requirements

To gain entry into CHC51208 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention candidates must:
1. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC41512 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child protection):
CHCCHILD401B 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
CHCPROT424A Develop a child protection practice framework
OR
2. Have sufficient relevant work experience to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
The exercise of discretionary judgment and decision making under general guidance.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10120) PROTECTIVE CARE WORK (LEVEL 5) Traineeship