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Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs

Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPROT533A
State Code
D2699
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
24/09/2009
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
24/09/2009
Nominal Hours
75
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to recognise indicators of trauma in children and young people of different ages and at different stages and to identify their needs and those of their parents and carers
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Seek information from families, carers, significant people and professionals
  • 1.1 Identify appropriate sources of information about the child or young person
  • 1.2 Gather accurate information about child rearing practices and values of the cultural group to which the child or young person belongs
  • 1.3 Compile a detailed overview of information available about developmental context and issues from pregnancy/birth to clarify impact of culture, family, home and community on developmental history of child or young person
  • 1.4 Identify factors and incidentsthat may potentially have influenced child's development and impact on current behaviour patterns and characteristics
2. Identify developmental issues
  • 2.1 Apply knowledge of common developmental trends, milestones and associated characteristics and behaviours for children and young people
  • 2.2 Make appropriate allowances for variations from what is considered normal development
  • 2.3 Identify potential for developmental delays to impact on progress to future developmental stages
  • 2.4 Clarify sequence of development for each individual child and identify range of influences on developmental process
  • 2.5 Recognise issues associated with young children primarily seeking attachment rather than safety
3. Identify indicators of trauma in children and young people
  • 3.1 Use knowledge of child development and common variations for children and young people to identify indicators of developmental delay
  • 3.2 Access and accurately interpret available current information about possible indicators of trauma relevant to child's age and developmental status
  • 3.3 Work with understanding of potential impacts of trauma on the child or young person
  • 3.4 Clarify potential vulnerability of child through having witnessed and/or experienced violence, abuse and neglect at the hands of carers
  • 3.5 Identify extent of child's positive experiences of stable, sensitive, loving and stimulating relationships and environments
  • 3.6 Take into account the potential for prolonged exposure to frightening and overwhelming circumstances to result in 'toxic stress'
  • 3.7 Identify potential consequences of toxic stress and closely observe child for signs of it
4. Provide support to families impacted by trauma and violence
  • 4.1 Encourage parents and carers to seek and accept appropriate support to manage their own shock and emotional responses
  • 4.2 Listen calmly to information provided by child or young person and their parents and/or carers and provide reassurance in line with the situation and child's stage of development
  • 4.3 Encourage child or young person to talk about all aspects of the traumatic experience and its aftermath, if appropriate, as an open, accepting and reassuring listener
  • 4.4 Monitor developmental and educational progress of child or young person in line with their developmental status and needs and within requirements of own work role
  • 4.5 Report situations of potential trauma in line with requirements of the organisation, legislation and work role
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG811 CHCPRT010 Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D316 CHC51208 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention Qualification