Work in the youth justice environment

Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 2:56 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CHCPRT040

State Code
OEK18

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
08/12/2022

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

03/07/2023

Field of Education

090505 - Youth Work

Original Release Date

03/07/2023

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in youth justice service settings.This unit applies to work in both a community and custodial youth justice service environment.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Perform work meeting legal, ethical and organisation requirements.

1.1. Identify, clarify and apply organisational policies and procedures relating to standards, legislative requirements and code of ethics of own work role.
1.2. Recognise boundaries and limitations of work role and refer matters outside boundaries and limitations to colleagues.
1.3. Identify issues requiring mandatory notification and report to supervisor and authority.
1.4. Comply with the principles of duty of care and legal responsibilities in all work undertaken.

2. Maintain professional work standards.

2.1. Contribute to identifying and implementing improved work practices.
2.2. Respond positively to changes to improve work practices and procedures in accordance with organisational requirements.

3. Work effectively in youth justice services.

3.1. Implement work practices that support the rights of children and young people in the justice system.
3.2. Maintain awareness of current issues influencing the provision of youth justice services, including issues for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
3.3. Maintain confidentiality in work practices.
3.4. Assess risks and take action according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
3.5. Record information accurately and completely as required of job role and according to organisational practice standards.
3.6. Clearly explain worker role and responsibility to the children and young people, including power differentials in the worker, person’s relationship, practice cultural safety and model positive behaviour.

4. Take responsibility for own skill development.

4.1. Seek and receive feedback from supervisor on own standard of work practices.
4.2. Plan with supervisor ways to improve areas of work practice.
4.3. Take part in actions to implement the skill development plan.
4.4. Reflect regularly on own work performance.

5. Communicate effectively in a youth justice environment.

5.1. Encourage open exchanges of information with self and children and young people.
5.2. Minimise constraints to communication with children, young people and colleagues.
5.3. Follow organisational policies and procedures for accessing, collecting and recording written communications about children and young people.
5.4. Ensure communication with colleagues models respect and diversity.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WG817	CHCPRT016	Work in the youth justice environment	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BII5	CHC40521	Certificate IV in Youth Justice	Qualification
BIJ0	CHC50521	Diploma of Youth Justice	Qualification