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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people
  2. Report indications of possible risk of harm
  3. Apply ethical and nurturing practices in work with children and young people

Required Skills

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

Statutory and policy requirements relating to job role

Ethical obligations as stated in relevant codes of practice licensing accreditation registration to professional bodies service agreements

Ethical approaches that incorporate the conventions on the rights of the child and human rights

Responsibilities to clearly define worker and client roles and responsibilities in regard to ethical conduct and professional relationship boundaries

Stateterritory requirements and processes for notifying suspected abuse and reporting process

Child protection system including reporting protocols responses to reporting interagency policies

Organisation guidelines and policies for responding to risks of harm to children and young people

Duty of care responsibilities

Ethical obligations as defined by the job specification and employing organisaiton

Principles of ethical decisionmaking

Recording procedures appropriate to job role

Common risks to childs safety

Indicators of the different types and dynamics of abuse including as they apply to age gender disability culture sexuality

The different types of abuse serious psychological physical sexual neglect domestic violence

Impact of risk of harm

Appropriate responses to disclosure

Overview of legal system and it pertains to the job role

Outline of common legal issues as relevant to work undertaken with children and young people such as

abuse in all forms

domestic and family violence

neglect

exploitation

alcohol and other drugs AOD concerns

systems abuse

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Provide an appropriate response to indications of risk of harm

In addition 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

Apply indicators of abuse to make judgements about risks of harm

Follow procedures and instructions

Apply principles of ethical decisionmaking

Maintain professional boundaries in work with children and young people

Provide required reports and records including effective use of relevant information technology in line with occupational health and safety OHS guidelines

Use child focused work practices including

communication skills

awareness and sensitivity to children and young persons needs

inclusiveness of children and young people in participatory decisionmaking process

making special allowances to met needs of children and young people

ways of engaging children and young people

observance and presence of children and young people as primary clients

Distinguish between legal and ethical problems

Work within a legal and ethical framework

Apply problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve problems of a difficult nature within organisation protocols

Evidence Required

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

Assessment may occur both in the workplace and in offthejob learning contexts through methods that present workplace practice situations using case studies simulations etc

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance across contexts applicable to the work environment

Consistency in performance should consider the work environment workers role and responsibilities 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 andor 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 an appropriate workplace where assessment can be conducted or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment

Method of assessment

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations projects previous relevant experience or oral questioning on What if scenarios

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes


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.

Lawful instructions and regulation may include:

Restraining orders

Supervision and custody orders

Legislation

Lawful instructions may include instructions received from:

Licensing authorities

Organisation supervisor

Courts of Law

Police

Child focused work practices

Legislation

Policies of organisation

Client self determination

Child protection procedures will be determined and defined by:

The specific job role

Organisation procedures

Interagency agreements

Legislation within jurisdictions

Response will be determined by:

Job role and

will range from reporting to implementing disciplinary action

Accepted standards include:

State coordinating bodies

Interagency agreements and guidelines

Protocols defined in legislation

Organisation procedures

Codes of ethics

Practice standards

Licensing and accreditation standards

The appropriate person to report suspected risk of harm will vary according to the legislation in the State/territory and organisation policies.
The person may be:

Ombudsman

State Child Protection Agency

Supervisor in the service

Individual carer

Individual worker