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

Child protection system and relevant legislation to be applied in transition from care activities according to work jurisdiction

Effects of involvement in the child protection system on young people in care and transitioning from care

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

Principles of good practice in child protection work

Codes of ethics legislation and organisation policy and procedures relevant to job role and preparation for transition from care strategies

Factors which may influence or contribute to successful transition from care

Range of needs the young person may have to transition from care

Physical social psychological and emotional development of young people and the ways in which such development can be affected the nature of adolescence and how it affects behaviour and feelings

Standards of practice pertaining to specific job role and workplace

Risk analysis processes applying to the activities occurring internal and external to the child protection and protective care environments

Rights and responsibilities of young people and their familiescarers in the child protection system

Rights and responsibilities of own work performance in child protection system

Principles and processes of effective communication with diverse groups of young people and colleagues

Processes for young people and their familiescarers to be able to lodge complaints about the child protection system

Agency systems for recording and reporting a range of information about young people the child protection system and related work functions

Importance of antidiscrimination and inclusivity principles applied to work practices

Culture gender beliefs can affect attitudes and behaviour and how these may be perceived by others

Own work role and from whom assistance and advice should be sought

Promotion and development strategies for transition from care activities

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Assess young persons needs to prepare to transition from care

Implement activities to support the preparation of transition from care

Implement activities without compromising safety and well being of the young person

Monitor and support the young person activities to effectively transition from care

Support the young persons goals and attempts to enable them to benefit from transition from care

Monitor where required as part of job role the transition from care preparation process and implementation activities

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

Communicate effectively with young people to ensure understanding of supports available to transition from care

Monitor and evaluate strategies and transition plans

Liaise with other stakeholders in the development of preparation plans including young person their families internal and external supports

Undertake risk analysis of all aspects of the transition from care plan

Observe and report matters to relevant personnel as required within the job role

Implement procedures for safety of young person self and others

Identify young person needs for transition from care

Consult with out of home care providers where appropriate

Advocate for the rights needs and safety in transition from care processes

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 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 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

Options for safe transition from care may include:

Appropriate supports to include in transition from care may include:

Specific strategies as part of a transition from care plan may include:

Relevant child protection obligations fortransition from care include:

Support the young person may include:

Contingency management may relate to:

Young person expresses their responses about transition from care may refer to:

Referral to additional supports may include:

Barriers to access and equity in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health may include:

Recognised agencies may include:

Organisation policies and regulatory requirements may include: