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Work with parents or carers of very young children

Work with parents or carers of very young children

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDU011
State Code
AWB05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate parent/carer needs and work collaboratively to help them develop their parenting skills and confidence using a strengths-based approach.This unit applies to individuals working in a range of community services contexts. It has particular application to those involved in relationship education. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate parent/carer needs
  • 1.1 Review information that identifies current client parenting situation
  • 1.2 Provide information and use targeted questioning to assist fathers, mothers and carers to explore their current situation and challenges as individuals and as a family
  • 1.3 Encourage parents/carers to recognise their beliefs, values and perceptions about children, their own roles and the place of children in their lives
  • 1.4 Identify situations beyond scope of own role and make referrals according to organisation procedures
  • 1.5 Reflect on information provided and use as a basis for work
2. Facilitate development of team parenting skills
  • 2.1 Assist parent/s to identify their own strengths and areas for developmentas parents, individually and as a team
  • 2.2 Work with parents to develop strategies and tools to build on their own and each other's strengths
  • 2.3 Identify and work collaboratively to find solutions to the particular challenges faced by separate and single parents
3. Develop parenting skills in parents of very young children
  • 3.1 Assist parents to identify relevant areas for development of their parenting confidence and competence by reviewing areas of concern
  • 3.2 Use and share tools and strategies to assist parents to develop parenting confidence and competence
  • 3.3 Assist parents to review current skill development and identify further appropriate opportunities for development
  • 3.4 Identify and use internal and external resources for additional sources of assistance
  • 3.5 Document advice and support provided according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2496 CHCFAM421B Work with parents of very young children Unit of competency