CHC51208 - Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
This qualification covers those who work in residential facilities and/or non-residential settings related to child protection and family support work.
These workers:
Work under limited supervision or within a team and are responsible for planning and prioritising their own work program to achieve targets
May supervise other workers
Depending on the focus of their role, may carry out activities related to improvement of personal living and emotional circumstances of a child or young person at risk
May exercise legal authorities and delegated decision making on relevant statutory matters.
NOTE: Some jurisdictions require higher an undergraduate degree as minimum entry to statutory child protection work.
Occupational titles may include:
Child protection worker/practitioner
Protective case worker
Child safety officer
Residential care worker
Family support worker / protection planner
Therapeutic worker
Non-residential case worker/team leader
Youth support case worker
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
14 units are required for award of this qualification including:
5 core units
9 elective units
A range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives which are recommended specifically for statutory child protection work - some or all electives from this grouping may be selected
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing
Core units
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS502B Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCPROT526A Work in a child protection environment
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work with children, youth and families need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Group A electives - recommended for statutory child protection work
Some or all of the following electives may be selected for work in statutory child protection
CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC51208 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention candidates must:
1. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC41508 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child protection):
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCPROT424A Develop a child protection practice framework
OR
2. Have sufficient relevant work experience to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
The exercise of discretionary judgment and decision making under general guidance.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries