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Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCHILD401A
State Code
D2288
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/07/2012
Field of Education
090505 - Youth Work
Original Release Date
30/07/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to address duty of care requirements, working within an ethical framework and applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures in responding to children and young people
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people
  • 1.1 Identify children and young people at risk of harm by observing signs and symptoms, asking non-invasive questions, being aware of protective issues and using child protection procedures where appropriate
  • 1.2 Respond to disclosure, information or signs and symptoms in accordance with accepted standards, techniques, and legislative obligations
  • 1.3 Comply with lawful instructions, regulations and duty of care in all work activities
  • 1.4 Routinely employ child focused work practices to uphold the rights of children and young peoples to participate in decision-making where it is age appropriate
  • 1.5 Employ communication and information gathering techniques with children and young people in accordance with current recognised good practice
  • 1.6 Ensure decisions and actions taken are within own level of responsibility, work role and legislative requirements
  • 1.7 Maintain own knowledge and skills as required to work effectively and participate in practice supervision processes
  • 1.8 Maintain confidentiality as appropriate
  • 1.9 Provide an appropriate response as determined by organisation procedures, legal and work role obligations
2. Report indications of possible risk of harm
  • 2.1 Accurately record relevant specific and general circumstances surrounding risk of harm in accordance with organisation procedures, ethics and legal requirements
  • 2.2 Promptly report risk of harm indicators accordance with statutory and organisation procedures
  • 2.3 Work collaboratively with relevant agencies to ensure maximum effectiveness of report
3. Apply ethical and nurturing practices in work with children and young people
  • 3.1 Protect the rights of children and young people in the provision of services
  • 3.2 Identify and seek supervision support for issues of ethical concern in practice with children and young people
  • 3.3 Develop ethical and nurturing practices in accordance with professional boundaries when working with children and young people
  • 3.4 Recognise indicators for potential ethical concerns when working with children and young people
  • 3.5 Respond to unethical behaviour of others by reporting to the appropriate person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3024 CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC821 CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Unit of competency