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

Roles and responsibilities of key legal bodies within child protection systems

Legislation relevant to child protection work and support systems

Powers orders and processes relating to key legal bodies in child protection

Issues for children in dealing with the legal system

Legal options available to children and families

Organisation guidelines for interagency practices

Roles and functions of support agencies and processes

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Interact effectively with key legal agencies to assist children and their families negotiating the legal systems

Demonstrate commitment to the key principles of maintain a child safe environment

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

Liaise with children and their families in child protection work

Analyse and evaluate support options for children and families

Use communication skills for questioning negotiating conveying information active listening

Demonstrate appropriate networking and referral

Recognise own limitations and agency boundaries

Assist others to negotiate the legal system

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

Key legal bodiesmay include:

Powers, orders and processes relating to key legal bodies may include:

Issues for childrenmay include:

Risks and benefitsmay include:

Support agenciesand process may include: