Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 5:24 PM AWST
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Conduct complex child protection risk assessment
Conduct complex child protection risk assessment
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPROT701A
CHCPROT701A
State Code
D2701
D2701
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2014
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
21/07/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake all aspects of a complex child protection risk assessment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather information about the risk/actual harm
- 1.1 Gather sufficient relevant information from a range of sources about the child to make a determination about harm and risk of harm
- 1.2 Consult previous child protection history where relevant
- 1.3 Consult with colleagues about previous supports or interventions provided by the organisation
- 1.4 Liaise with other services to obtain information that will assist with determination of risk of harm where this is appropriate
2. Identify factors impact on the determination of risk
- 2.1 Identify factors that increase or reduce the vulnerability, severity and probability of harm
- 2.2 Identify and document issues in family functioning that contribute to risk or protection
- 2.3 Correlate child development and attachment issues to assessing harm
3. Conclude determination of risk
- 3.1 Use information gathered about the child to identify and determine harm and unacceptable risk of harm
- 3.2 Use relevant legislation, organisation tools and guidelines to determine the child's immediate and long term safety
- 3.3 Use senior staff and specialist practitioners' to confer about determination in complex cases
- 3.4 Document the outcome of the assessment and actions to be taken including any case work strategies that will contribute to interventions and child safety measures
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Range of sources may include:
Consulting with relevant people known to the child and their circumstances
Notifier information
Consult any previous child protection history
Consult with colleagues may include:
Team leader
Manager
Practice Supervisor
Peer
Liaison with other services may include:
Internal programs of the organisation
Culturally specific organisations
Mental health
Drug and alcohol
Medical Services
Other agencies participating in interagency protocols e.g. Police, Domestic and Family violence services,
Interstate Statutory Authorities on child protection
Factors that increase or reduce the vulnerability, severity and probability of harm may include:
Child's age and developmental stage, physical, social and emotional well being
Immediate/actual evidence of harm
Availability of family/other protective support systems
Isolation
Previous history of harm and intervention needs
Commitment to engage to reduce/eliminate risk of harm
Ability and capacity to address the situations
Admissions/disclosure information
Family functioningmay include:
Drug and alcohol use/abuse
Mental health concerns
Physical health and ability
Intellectual disability
Domestic and family violence
Relevant legislation includes:
Child protection
Witness legislation
Bail conditions to protect children
Role the independent child lawyer in the Family Court jurisdictions
Criminal injuries compensation
Orders under Domestic Violence legislation
Options under Child Protection Legislation
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Range of sources may include:
Consulting with relevant people known to the child and their circumstances
Notifier information
Consult any previous child protection history
Consult with colleagues may include:
Team leader
Manager
Practice Supervisor
Peer
Liaison with other services may include:
Internal programs of the organisation
Culturally specific organisations
Mental health
Drug and alcohol
Medical Services
Other agencies participating in interagency protocols e.g. Police, Domestic and Family violence services,
Interstate Statutory Authorities on child protection
Factors that increase or reduce the vulnerability, severity and probability of harm may include:
Child's age and developmental stage, physical, social and emotional well being
Immediate/actual evidence of harm
Availability of family/other protective support systems
Isolation
Previous history of harm and intervention needs
Commitment to engage to reduce/eliminate risk of harm
Ability and capacity to address the situations
Admissions/disclosure information
Family functioningmay include:
Drug and alcohol use/abuse
Mental health concerns
Physical health and ability
Intellectual disability
Domestic and family violence
Relevant legislation includes:
Child protection
Witness legislation
Bail conditions to protect children
Role the independent child lawyer in the Family Court jurisdictions
Criminal injuries compensation
Orders under Domestic Violence legislation
Options under Child Protection Legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit of competence must be assessed in the workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Consistency in performance should consider the range of clients and specific needs that will encountered in the workplace
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to relevant workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting where assessment may take place
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observation, questioning and evidence gathered from a workplace environment
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit of competence must be assessed in the workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Consistency in performance should consider the range of clients and specific needs that will encountered in the workplace
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include access to relevant workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting where assessment may take place
Method of assessment:
Assessment may include observation, questioning and evidence gathered from a workplace environment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA71 | CHCPRT020 | Manage complex child protection risk assessments and case strategies | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D330 | CHC70108 | Graduate Certificate In Community Services Practice (Statutory child protection) | Qualification |