Unit of competency Outline

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Work in a child protection environment

Work in a child protection environment

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPROT526A
State Code
D2696
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
55
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate effectively as part of a child protection team , managing own performance and implementing safe work practices in the child protection context
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work in a child protection team
  • 1.1 Participate in and contribute to functions of child protection team
  • 1.2 Amend own workload to assist with team priorities including crisis response team work
  • 1.3 Behave according to agreed codes of conduct and with respect to other team members
  • 1.4 Build relationships within team and recognise support needs of others
2. Manage own performance as part of the team
  • 2.1 Regularly monitor performance against work plans, organisation objectives and client needs
  • 2.2 Identify and participate in formal and informal opportunities to develop skills and knowledge to optimise performance
  • 2.3 Arrange and participate in own regular supervision
  • 2.4 Implement appropriate self care strategies and work/life balance with recognition of complexity of child protection work
  • 2.5 Monitor casework and consult supervisor about specific case concerns
3. Implement personal safety strategies in child protection work
  • 3.1 Assess and plan personal safety before initial client contact
  • 3.2 Identify level of client aggression and respond appropriately according to organisation policy
  • 3.3 Use appropriate personal safety strategies during home visits, family contact visits, and when transporting clients
  • 3.4 Maintain personal and child protection team safety by sharing critical safety information and client risk assessment according to policy
  • 3.5 Complete required incident report documentation
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC982 CHCPROT526B Work in a child protection environment Unit of competency
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