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Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children

Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCRF511A
State Code
D2707
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
17/07/2014
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
17/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work in partnership with families to care for the child
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Consult family members about the child, and the child's needs
  • 1.1 Gather information about the child's needs, routines and preferences on an ongoing basis
  • 1.2 Briefly gather information about key family events that may influence the child's behaviour
  • 1.3 Maintain confidentiality of information
  • 1.4 Exchange information about child's interests
  • 1.5 Gather information about family's specific child care practices
  • 1.6 Actively seek parent requests in relation to their child's care
  • 1.7 Use appropriate communication strategies
2. Reach agreement with family members about care practices
  • 2.1 Reach agreement on specific requests by negotiation and modification of care practices
  • 2.2 Explain importance of program aspects to parents in relation to their child's needs/development
  • 2.3 Clearly explain and discuss limitations
  • 2.4 Negotiate alternatives/compromises as necessary
  • 2.5 Clearly communicate final decision to all involved
3. Provide opportunities for family members to participate in the service/ program
  • 3.1 Create a welcoming atmosphere for all family members
  • 3.2 Provide opportunities for family members to participate in the children's experiences
  • 3.3 Create opportunities for parents/family members to provide feedback and ideas about the program
  • 3.4 Encourage parents to be involved in decision-making processes of the service
  • 3.5 Accept varying levels of involvement in communications with parents
  • 3.6 Facilitate parent and carer support networks
  • 3.7 Promote the importance of parenting and caring
4. Provide information to parents/carers about incidents and develop care strategies together
  • 4.1 Clearly and calmly communicate information about specific incidents
  • 4.2 Allow time to listen to reaction of parent/s and/or carer/s to news of incident
  • 4.3 Facilitate discussion about possible impact of incidents
  • 4.4 Make suggestions about suitable responses as appropriate
  • 4.5 Develop and implement strategies for response by family and service
5. Respond to a family member's concerns about a child
  • 5.1 Listen respectfully to questions and concerns
  • 5.2 Discuss situation causing concern with family member to reach clear understanding of situation
  • 5.3 Develop and implement strategies for response by family and service
  • 5.4 Determine and fulfil appropriate follow up
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3259 CHCRF11B Work in partnership with families to care for the child Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG769 CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children Unit of competency