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:

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

CHCCS601B Work with clients with unique needs

CHCPROT430A Develop and implement a multi agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy

CHCPROT502D Undertake and implement planning with at-risk children and young people and their families

CHCPROT532A Interact with the legal system to protect children

CHCPROT533A Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs

Electives for other areas of work

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child protection practice

CHCPROT422A Undertake child protection work within an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander framework

Intensive family support

CHCPROT411C Provide for care and protection of clients in specific need

CHCPROT512C Coordinate work integrating statutory requirements and responsibilities

CHCRF402B Provide intervention support to children and families

Work with children and young people

CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people

CHCPROT510D Support the progress and development of young people

CHCRF402B Provide intervention support to children and families

Prevention and early intervention

CHCCHILD403B Promote the safety, well being and welfare of children, young people and their families

CHCCS405C Identify and address specific client needs

CHCYTH407D Respond to critical situations

Social housing

CHCCH301B Work effectively in social housing

CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

CHCCH522A Undertake outreach work

Other relevant electives

BSBADM502B Manage meetings

BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace

BSBMGT516B Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes

BSBRSK501A Manage risk

BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development

CHCADMIN508B Manage limited budgets and financial accountabilities

CHCAOD510A Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues

CHCCD505D Develop community resources

CHCCD615A Develop and implement community development strategies

CHCCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people

CHCCM504C Promote high quality case management

CHCCM506B Undertake case management in a child protection framework

CHCCOM504A Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication

CHCCS404B Facilitate family intervention strategies

CHCCW604B Design and supervise family intervention strategies

CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence

CHCDFV403C Provide crisis intervention and support to those experiencing domestic and family violence

CHCDFV404C Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence

CHCDFV406C Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

CHCDFV407C Provide domestic and family violence support in non-English speaking background communities

CHCDFV505C Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence

CHCDFV509C Work with users of violence to effect change

CHCDFV510C Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes

CHCIC620C Manage complex behavioural situations

CHCINF403D Coordinate information systems

CHCINF505C Meet statutory and organisation information requirements

CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively

CHCNET402A Establish and maintain effective networks

CHCORG405D Maintain an effective work environment

CHCORG423B Maintain quality service delivery

CHCORG502A Work autonomously

CHCORG605A Manage human resources in a community sector organisation

CHCPROT401C Act as a witness

CHCPROT531A Interview children for investigation of child protection concerns

CHCPROT603A Plan and manage provision of out of home care

HLTOHS401A Maintain workplace OHS processes

PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity

PSPREG410B Give evidence

Oral health

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

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.

Not Applicable

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries