Unit of competency Outline

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Work collaboratively to maintain a child safe environment

Work collaboratively to maintain a child safe environment

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPROT429A
State Code
D2691
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
24/07/2012
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
24/07/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within an interagency framework and agreed protocols to maintain a child safe environment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement principles of child protection practice
  • 1.1 Perform work requirements according to legal, political and social contexts of child protection work
  • 1.2 Perform duties within requirement of child protection system and roles and responsibilities of key agencies within the system
  • 1.3 Ensure work practices reflect understanding of impacts of child abuse and neglect on processes of investigation and assessment
2. Apply agreed protocols and guidelines for collaborative practice
  • 2.1 Conduct all work within agreed guidelines of collaborative practice
  • 2.2 Consider experiences of child when supporting needs, rights and interests of the child
  • 2.3 Acknowledge and manage challenges of child protection work in a collaborative practice framework
  • 2.4 Apply effective safe work and self managementstrategies in child protection work and collaborative practices
3. Work collaboratively with children and families from diverse backgrounds
  • 3.1 Respond appropriately to children and families with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • 3.2 Develop effective working relationships with agencies supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds
  • 3.3 Liaise and consult with other agencies and personnel as appropriate
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG804 CHCPRT003 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people Unit of competency