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Work with a child-focused approach

Work with a child-focused approach

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCFAM002
State Code
AWB00
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
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use, support and evaluate child-focused approaches in service delivery in the context of family law. A key tenet of the family law system and associated service provision is acting and promoting the best interests of the child.This unit applies to individuals working with families in complex situations. They would be working in accordance with established policies and procedures.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. Make child needs central to service provision
  • 1.1 Review client information to establish the context for the family and the child
  • 1.2 Seek clarification and understanding of court orders to determine legal parameters of any service provision or interventions
  • 1.3 Plan and document activitiesandinteractions that are suited to individual child needs in collaboration with parents
  • 1.4 Provide an environment, equipment and resources that supports safe interactionsof child and parents
  • 1.5 Recognise and respond to the needs of reluctant or non-participative children
  • 1.6 Identify and report information according to legislative requirements
2. Support parents to maintain child focused approaches
  • 2.1 Focus on children’s issues as a matter of priority in interactions with parents
  • 2.2 Ensure the child is at the centre of support and intervention plans
  • 2.3 Select and use interpersonal skills that engage parents/carers and facilitate understanding of required behaviour
  • 2.4 Recognise and manage parents’ inappropriate attempts to exchange information
  • 2.5 Recognise and manage inter parental disputes
3. Respond to situations requiring child inclusive process
  • 3.1 Recognise situations when child inclusive process is required
  • 3.2 Discuss with parents/carers the appropriateness and usefulness of engaging children
  • 3.3 Communicate the role of child consultant to parents/carers and children, and the differences from own role
  • 3.4 Obtain consent from children and adults to engage a child consultant
  • 3.5 Engage the services of a child consultant to represent the needs, perceptions and attachments of children according to organisation procedures
  • 3.6 Communicate with the child consultant about the child’s best interests and methods of integrating child’s need and views into own work processes
4. Monitor and evaluate child-focused practice
  • 4.1 Obtain and use feedback from parents/carers and children about the experiences of the service to inform improvements
  • 4.2 Review practices and policies for their effectiveness in relation to child-focused practice
  • 4.3 Identify and respond to the need for guidance and direction for colleagues
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2507 CHCFAM801B Develop an understanding of child inclusive practice Unit of competency
D2497 CHCFAM503B Work with a child focused approach Unit of competency