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Identify and report children and young people at risk
Identify and report children and young people at risk
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPRT025
CHCPRT025
State Code
OEL86
OEL86
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Original Release Date
08/12/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify children and young people who are at risk and report in line with legislative requirements. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.This unit applies to workers in a range of job roles providing services to children and young people including in community services and health contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
Identify children and young people at risk.
- 1.1 Observe signs and indicators to identify children, families and young people at risk of domestic violence, abuse and neglect.
- 1.2 Collect information and document signs and indicators of abuse in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3 Use communication and information gathering techniques with children and young people according to organisational policies and procedures.
Report indications of possible risk of harm.
- 2.1 Ensure documentation in person’s record is completed accurately, in a detailed and factual manner, according to organisational policies and procedures for privacy and confidentiality.
- 2.2 Report risk of harm indicators, using the relevant reporting mechanism in accordance with legislative requirements.
Apply ethical practices in work with children and young people.
- 3.1 Recognise and uphold the rights of children and young people in the provision of services.
- 3.2 Employ ethical practices and observe professional boundaries when working with children and young people.
- 3.3 Recognise and report indicators for ethical concerns when working with children and young people.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG802 | CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Unit of competency |