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CHCPROT424A
Develop a child protection practice framework

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to a range of child protection work environments

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify principles and practices relevant integral to development of a child protection practice framework

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 complexity of the environment in which workers are expected to participate

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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of:

Own roles, responsibilities and statutory obligations within child protection systems

Legislation relevant to child protection work

Powers, orders and processes relating to child protection

Issues for children and families involved with the child protection system

Organisation guidelines for child protection work

Contemporary approaches to child protection work

Purpose and relevance of regular supervision to the maintenance of practice frameworks

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Develop a clear understanding of own child protection practice framework

Establish an effective process for practice reflection

Research and analyse emerging and contemporary approached and issues in child protection work

The candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to:

Analyse and assess relevant research

Identify relationship between practice frameworks and statutory requirements, organisation ideology

Describe practice approaches in terms of practice framework

Compare a variety of practice frameworks

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.

Legislative requirements may include:

Child Protection legislation

Privacy legislation

Family Law Act

Youth Justice legislation

Domestic Violence legislation

Relevant industry standards and best practice strategies may include:

Provide immediacy of response to protect children

Paramount is respect for child's safety, rights and well being

Children receive the help they need when they need it

Ensure children voice is heard and encourage child focused practice

Collaborative practice with other services to improve response to children in need of protection

Effective risk assessment practices to ensure safety of the child

Demonstrate leadership and accountability for work practices

A practice framework is:

Provides understanding and guidance to practitioners approach to and decision-making for work and may include:

professional values

underpinning theories

principles of practice

recognition of external/secondary influences on practice e.g. legislation, organisation policies

clear understanding ideological basis of practice

Statutory requirements may include:

Mandatory notifications

Risk assessments and reporting

Investigation responsibilities

Supervision may include:

Internal casework supervision

Peer supervision

External practice supervision

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and assess legislative requirements and purposes of child protection responsibilities and delegations with relevance to own job functions 
Apply understanding of child protection legislation and principles when working with children and families 
Research and assess for application to work practices, relevant industry standards and best practice strategies 
Establish practice framework approaches that align with statutory obligations and own professional boundaries 
Analyse job role against statutory requirements and position specifications in consultation with supervisors or other relevant personnel 
Recognise relationship between job functions, client outcomes and own practice framework 
Reflect upon personal and professional ideologies/ values and how these may influence practice frameworks 
Research and apply contemporary approaches to child protection and assess relevance to own practice framework 
Seek support from colleagues and other relevant personnel to work though conflicts in practice frameworks and organisation expectations/ standards 
Participate in regular supervision to maintain and review practice frameworks 
Research new and emerging issues in child protection practice and assess for impact on own practice framework 

Forms

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