Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:46 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:46 AM AWST
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Apply for and implement child protection orders
Apply for and implement child protection orders
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPROT702A
CHCPROT702A
State Code
D2702
D2702
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 determine the most relevant orders in a particular case and proceed with application for and implementation of those orders
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine and recommend appropriate child protection order
- 1.1 Determine suitability of order based on assessment of presenting risk factors
- 1.2 Inform the child (if age appropriate) and parents about the recommendation and process to apply for a child protection order
- 1.3 Communicate with child in age appropriate way to ascertain their views and wishes in relation to court application
- 1.4 Include children's views in affidavits where appropriate
- 1.5 Coordinate the court processes represent the organisation in a professional manner in court
- 1.6 Recommend application for most appropriate assessment order based on legislative and assessment conditions
2. Apply for assessment orders
- 2.1 Complete application for assessment order, ensuring application outlines grounds, rationale, assessment plan and required provisions
- 2.2 Explain to parents and child (where age appropriate) the rationale for applying for the order and the effects of the order
- 2.3 Apply for assessment orders to the Magistrate through the most appropriate medium
- 2.4 Provide a copy of the assessment order to at least one parent
- 2.5 Complete relevant documentation associated with assessment orders according to organisation policy
3. Implement and supervise child protection orders
- 3.1 Complete documentation related to implementation of orders
- 3.2 Engage and build rapport with children and families
- 3.3 Include key stakeholders in decision-making processes and document reasons for decisions made
- 3.4 Participate in development of reunification plans with family using strengths-based approaches
- 3.5 Assess needs of family to achieve reunification and ensure provision of resources
- 3.6 Provide visitation support to child, family and carer according to case plan
- 3.7 Regularly review case plans to progress reunification
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.
Suitability of order based on assessment of presenting risk factors may include:
The needs of the child to be safe
Strengths and needs of child and family
Level of intervention needed to meet the child's protection and care
Inform the child (if age appropriate) and parents about the recommendation and processfor court ordersincluding:
The parameters of the child protection orders
The court process and their rights
Provide information in a manner that is appropriate for age. development, culture, literacy and ability comprehension
Make genuine attempts to locate the parents whose whereabouts are unknown to provide information about court order applications
Court processes must include:
Set date and time for court mention
Lodge and serve court paperwork
Complete affidavit of service
Complete court paperwork in accordance with legislation and court timeframes
Affidavit material contains relevant evidence and provides a clear assessment of why the child is in need of protection
Legislative and assessment conditions may include:
An investigation is necessary to assess whether the child is in need of protection
The investigation cannot be conducted properly unless the order is made
Reasonable steps have been made to obtain consent of at least one parent
Most appropriate medium may include:
Phone
Fax
In person
Copy of the assessment order to at least one parent including:
When providing the copy of the assessment order ensure information is also provided about their rights of appeal and process for doing so.
Complete documentation including:
Case start up and case closure records
Record the identified protective needs of the child
Case plans and associated reviews
Reunification case plan documents
Risk evaluation tools
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.
Suitability of order based on assessment of presenting risk factors may include:
The needs of the child to be safe
Strengths and needs of child and family
Level of intervention needed to meet the child's protection and care
Inform the child (if age appropriate) and parents about the recommendation and processfor court ordersincluding:
The parameters of the child protection orders
The court process and their rights
Provide information in a manner that is appropriate for age. development, culture, literacy and ability comprehension
Make genuine attempts to locate the parents whose whereabouts are unknown to provide information about court order applications
Court processes must include:
Set date and time for court mention
Lodge and serve court paperwork
Complete affidavit of service
Complete court paperwork in accordance with legislation and court timeframes
Affidavit material contains relevant evidence and provides a clear assessment of why the child is in need of protection
Legislative and assessment conditions may include:
An investigation is necessary to assess whether the child is in need of protection
The investigation cannot be conducted properly unless the order is made
Reasonable steps have been made to obtain consent of at least one parent
Most appropriate medium may include:
Phone
Fax
In person
Copy of the assessment order to at least one parent including:
When providing the copy of the assessment order ensure information is also provided about their rights of appeal and process for doing so.
Complete documentation including:
Case start up and case closure records
Record the identified protective needs of the child
Case plans and associated reviews
Reunification case plan documents
Risk evaluation tools
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA72 | CHCPRT021 | Manage and monitor child protection orders | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D330 | CHC70108 | Graduate Certificate In Community Services Practice (Statutory child protection) | Qualification |