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Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people

Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPRT027
State Code
OEL77
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
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work within an established child protection framework. It also covers standard protocols to maintain a safe environment for children and young people.This unit applies to a range of child protection work occurring in an interagency framework of practice.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. Implement principles of child protection.
  • 1.1. Perform work according to legal requirements and community expectations of child protection.
  • 1.2. Navigate child protection systems and the roles and responsibilities of key agencies to undertake work tasks.
2. Apply agreed protocols and guidelines for collaborative practice.
  • 2.1. Conduct work according to legislative requirements, code of ethics and organisational policies and procedures for collaborative practice.
  • 2.2. Prioritise experiences of children and young people when supporting their needs, rights and interests.
  • 2.3. Acknowledge and manage challenges of child protection work in a collaborative practice framework.
  • 2.4. Apply effective safe work and self-management strategies in child protection duties.
3. Work collaboratively with children, young people and families from diverse backgrounds.
  • 3.1. Identify strengths of children, young people and their families.
  • 3.2. Identify risk factors and signs of abuse for families and support them to address these risks.
  • 3.3. Respond to the needs of children, young people and families with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
  • 3.4. Develop effective working relationships with agencies supporting children, young people and families from diverse backgrounds.
  • 3.5. Liaise and consult with colleagues and other agencies to carry out work tasks.
  • 3.6. Provide referrals to support families.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG804 CHCPRT003 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people Unit of competency