Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CHCPRT021 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage and monitor child protection orders

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCPRT021 - Manage and monitor child protection orders
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to critically analyse complex information and work collaboratively with others to determine appropriate child protection orders and proceed with application for, and implementation of, those orders. It includes the ability to develop and articulate in writing a substantiated rationale for decisions made.This unit applies to child protection workers who use advanced critical analysis, communication and evaluation skills to make professional judgements in relation to applications for child protection orders. Orders and processes will vary depending on the State or Territory of work.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

client information

legal procedures

risk assessment tools

organisation policies and procedures

modelling of industry operating conditions, including scenarios that involve complex interactions with others.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Determine and recommend child protection orders
  • Critically analyse information and make substantiated and informed decision about whether a child is in need of protection based on assessment of presenting risk factors
  • Use professional collaboration to inform the decision making process
  • Inform the child (if age appropriate) and parents about the recommendation and process to apply for a child protection order
  • Communicate with child in age appropriate ways to determine their views and wishes in relation to court application
  • Recommend client application for most appropriate order based on legislative and assessment requirements
  • Prepare affidavits according to legal requirements and include children’s views, according to individual case needs
       
Element: Apply for orders
  • Develop application for order according to legal requirements
  • Clearly articulate and substantiate in writing the rationale, assessment plan and required provisions for orders
  • Clearly explain to parents and child (where age appropriate) the rationale for applying for the order and the effects of the order
  • Select and use the most appropriate medium to apply for orders to the magistrate
  • Provide a copy of the order to at least one parent
  • Develop accurate and complete documentation associated with orders according to organisation policy
       
Element: Prepare for, and appear in court
  • Coordinate operational aspects of court processes according to organisation procedures
  • Assess case information and determine appropriate responses for court examinations
  • Represent the organisation in a professional manner in court and adhere to court standards of presentation and behaviour
  • Answer questions and present facts clearly, concisely, confidently and accurately
       
Element: Implement and supervise orders
  • Complete documentation related to implementation of orders
  • Use effective communication skills to engage and build rapport with children and families
  • Collaborate with professional colleagues and families as part of review and decision-making processes
  • Articulate and document rationale for decisions made
  • Participate in development of forward plans with family using strengths-based approaches
  • Provide visitation support to child, family and carer according to case plan
  • Regularly review case plans, make judgements about progress and make adjustments accordingly
  • Use evaluation of individual cases to inform learning and future work planning
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine and recommend child protection orders

1.1 Critically analyse information and make substantiated and informed decision about whether a child is in need of protection based on assessment of presenting risk factors

1.2 Use professional collaboration to inform the decision making process

1.3 Inform the child (if age appropriate) and parents about the recommendation and process to apply for a child protection order

1.4 Communicate with child in age appropriate ways to determine their views and wishes in relation to court application

1.5 Recommend client application for most appropriate order based on legislative and assessment requirements

1.6 Prepare affidavits according to legal requirements and include children’s views, according to individual case needs

2. Apply for orders

2.1 Develop application for order according to legal requirements

2.2 Clearly articulate and substantiate in writing the rationale, assessment plan and required provisions for orders

2.3 Clearly explain to parents and child (where age appropriate) the rationale for applying for the order and the effects of the order

2.4 Select and use the most appropriate medium to apply for orders to the magistrate

2.5 Provide a copy of the order to at least one parent

2.6 Develop accurate and complete documentation associated with orders according to organisation policy

3. Prepare for, and appear in court

3.1 Coordinate operational aspects of court processes according to organisation procedures

3.2 Assess case information and determine appropriate responses for court examinations

3.3 Represent the organisation in a professional manner in court and adhere to court standards of presentation and behaviour

3.4 Answer questions and present facts clearly, concisely, confidently and accurately

4. Implement and supervise orders

4.1 Complete documentation related to implementation of orders

4.2 Use effective communication skills to engage and build rapport with children and families

4.3 Collaborate with professional colleagues and families as part of review and decision-making processes

4.4 Articulate and document rationale for decisions made

4.5 Participate in development of forward plans with family using strengths-based approaches

4.7 Provide visitation support to child, family and carer according to case plan

4.8 Regularly review case plans, make judgements about progress and make adjustments accordingly

4.9 Use evaluation of individual cases to inform learning and future work planning

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit in the workplace

applied for and implemented child protection orders for at least 5 different children, including:

recommending court orders based on a critical analysis of information and assessment that includes the child views and wishes

documenting the application according to legal requirements

articulating substantiated rationale for judgements and decisions

coordinated court processes, including the following:

setting date and time for court mention

lodging and serving court paperwork

completing affidavit of service

completing court paperwork in accordance with legislation and court timeframes

providing affidavit material that contains evidence and clear rationale for why the child is in need of protection

communicated effectively with both adults and children at all stages of the process, using strengths-based approaches and the following skills:

listening and understanding

speaking clearly and directly

negotiating responsively

persuading effectively

being appropriately assertive

empathising

using age appropriate language

using neutral language

represented the organisation in court on at least 2 occasions

collaborated with both internal and external colleagues and specialist practitioners.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and ethical considerations for child protection order process, and how these are applied in organisations and individual practice:

children in the workplace and child focused practice, including issues for children in dealing with the legal system

codes of conduct

discrimination

duty of care

human rights

mandatory reporting

practitioner/client boundaries

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

policy frameworks

records management

rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and clients

specific legislative frameworks that apply to application for orders, including:

roles and responsibilities of key bodies within the child protection system including their powers, orders and processes

legal options available to children and families

child protection

witness legislation

bail conditions to protect children

role of the independent child lawyer in the Family Court jurisdictions

criminal injuries compensation

orders under domestic violence legislation

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety

factors and complexities that contribute to decision making about child protection

types of orders that apply in different situations and rationale for their use

the role of collaboration in child protection work, its importance, and the implications of lack of collaboration

methods of critical analysis, and how these are applied in the context of making decisions about child protection orders

court and legal processes, including the requirement for:

setting date and time for court mention

lodging and serving court paperwork

completing affidavit of service

completing court paperwork in accordance with legislation and court timeframes

requirements for affidavit material to contain evidence and clear assessment of why the child is in need of protection

examination, cross-examination, re-examination

techniques for developing a clear and substantiated rationale for decisions made in written materials

context for, and features of forward plans, including re-unification, permanency planning:

when they are appropriate/not appropriate

challenges for and how to respond

how they can be formulated and progressed

legal processes required.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine and recommend child protection orders

1.1 Critically analyse information and make substantiated and informed decision about whether a child is in need of protection based on assessment of presenting risk factors

1.2 Use professional collaboration to inform the decision making process

1.3 Inform the child (if age appropriate) and parents about the recommendation and process to apply for a child protection order

1.4 Communicate with child in age appropriate ways to determine their views and wishes in relation to court application

1.5 Recommend client application for most appropriate order based on legislative and assessment requirements

1.6 Prepare affidavits according to legal requirements and include children’s views, according to individual case needs

2. Apply for orders

2.1 Develop application for order according to legal requirements

2.2 Clearly articulate and substantiate in writing the rationale, assessment plan and required provisions for orders

2.3 Clearly explain to parents and child (where age appropriate) the rationale for applying for the order and the effects of the order

2.4 Select and use the most appropriate medium to apply for orders to the magistrate

2.5 Provide a copy of the order to at least one parent

2.6 Develop accurate and complete documentation associated with orders according to organisation policy

3. Prepare for, and appear in court

3.1 Coordinate operational aspects of court processes according to organisation procedures

3.2 Assess case information and determine appropriate responses for court examinations

3.3 Represent the organisation in a professional manner in court and adhere to court standards of presentation and behaviour

3.4 Answer questions and present facts clearly, concisely, confidently and accurately

4. Implement and supervise orders

4.1 Complete documentation related to implementation of orders

4.2 Use effective communication skills to engage and build rapport with children and families

4.3 Collaborate with professional colleagues and families as part of review and decision-making processes

4.4 Articulate and document rationale for decisions made

4.5 Participate in development of forward plans with family using strengths-based approaches

4.7 Provide visitation support to child, family and carer according to case plan

4.8 Regularly review case plans, make judgements about progress and make adjustments accordingly

4.9 Use evaluation of individual cases to inform learning and future work planning

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Critically analyse information and make substantiated and informed decision about whether a child is in need of protection based on assessment of presenting risk factors 
Use professional collaboration to inform the decision making process 
Inform the child (if age appropriate) and parents about the recommendation and process to apply for a child protection order 
Communicate with child in age appropriate ways to determine their views and wishes in relation to court application 
Recommend client application for most appropriate order based on legislative and assessment requirements 
Prepare affidavits according to legal requirements and include children’s views, according to individual case needs 
Develop application for order according to legal requirements 
Clearly articulate and substantiate in writing the rationale, assessment plan and required provisions for orders 
Clearly explain to parents and child (where age appropriate) the rationale for applying for the order and the effects of the order 
Select and use the most appropriate medium to apply for orders to the magistrate 
Provide a copy of the order to at least one parent 
Develop accurate and complete documentation associated with orders according to organisation policy 
Coordinate operational aspects of court processes according to organisation procedures 
Assess case information and determine appropriate responses for court examinations 
Represent the organisation in a professional manner in court and adhere to court standards of presentation and behaviour 
Answer questions and present facts clearly, concisely, confidently and accurately 
Complete documentation related to implementation of orders 
Use effective communication skills to engage and build rapport with children and families 
Collaborate with professional colleagues and families as part of review and decision-making processes 
Articulate and document rationale for decisions made 
Participate in development of forward plans with family using strengths-based approaches 
Provide visitation support to child, family and carer according to case plan 
Regularly review case plans, make judgements about progress and make adjustments accordingly 
Use evaluation of individual cases to inform learning and future work planning 

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