Conduct complex child protection risk assessment

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCPROT701A, 'Conduct complex child protection risk assessment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Conduct complex child protection risk assessment' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Gather information about the risk/actual harm

1.1 Gather sufficient relevant information from a range of sources about the child to make a determination about harm and risk of harm

1.2 Consult previous child protection history where relevant

1.3 Consult with colleagues about previous supports or interventions provided by the organisation

1.4 Liaise with other services to obtain information that will assist with determination of risk of harm where this is appropriate

2. Identify factors impact on the determination of risk

2.1 Identify factors that increase or reduce the vulnerability, severity and probability of harm

2.2 Identify and document issues in family functioning that contribute to risk or protection

2.3 Correlate child development and attachment issues to assessing harm

3. Conclude determination of risk

3.1 Use information gathered about the child to identify and determine harm and unacceptable risk of harm

3.2 Use relevant legislation, organisation tools and guidelines to determine the child's immediate and long term safety

3.3 Use senior staff and specialist practitioners' to confer about determination in complex cases

3.4 Document the outcome of the assessment and actions to be taken including any case work strategies that will contribute to interventions and child safety measures


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCPROT701A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC70108 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory child protection)