COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this course, we will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively recognise, assess, and respond to signs of children, families, and young people who may be at risk of experiencing domestic violence, abuse, or neglect.

In section A, you will learn how to keenly observe signs and indicators that suggest potential risks, as well as how to collect and document information in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures. Effective communication and information gathering techniques with children and young people will be emphasised, ensuring that all interactions are conducted in a manner that upholds their rights and privacy.

Furthermore, you will gain insights into the dynamics of abuse, protective and risk factors applicable to different groups, and the principles outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Understanding the impact of risk of harm on children and young people, as well as the characteristics that may render them vulnerable, is crucial for effective intervention.

As professionals working with children and young people, it is imperative to uphold ethical practices and maintain professional boundaries. Throughout this course, you will explore ethical considerations, ethical decision-making principles, and the incorporation of conventions on the rights of the child and human rights into your practice.

Moreover, we will delve into the legal framework surrounding child protection, including child protection legislation, reporting protocols, and statutory requirements for notification and reporting. Understanding the child protection system and interagency policies will enable you to navigate reporting procedures effectively and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people.

In section B, you will acquire essential practical skills for identifying and responding to signs of domestic violence, abuse, and neglect in children, families, and young people. You will learn how to observe and recognise indicators of abuse, ensuring that you can effectively document and report these signs in compliance with legislative requirements and organisational policies. Emphasis will be placed on accurate, detailed, and factual documentation, respecting privacy and confidentiality standards.

Effective communication and information gathering techniques will be taught to ensure interactions with children and young people are conducted according to organisational protocols. You will understand how to report risk indicators using appropriate mechanisms and uphold the rights of children and young people in service provision. Ethical practices and professional boundaries will be highlighted, along with recognising and reporting ethical concerns.

Furthermore, you will be guided on implementing work practices that protect children and young people. This includes complying with relevant regulations, employing child-focused and ethical practices, maintaining confidentiality, and responding to concerns. Lastly, you will learn to read and interpret procedures for reporting at-risk children and young people, ensuring alignment with organisational and legislative requirements.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and ethical considerations to fulfil your duty of care, uphold professional standards, and respond appropriately to safeguard children and young people from harm.

This course is designed to align with the content outlined in the Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency CHCPRT025.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:

Section A: Knowledge

·       Types, indicators and dynamics of abuse        

·       Protective and risk factors that apply to different groups    

·       Key aspects of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

·       Impact of risk of harm  

·       Characteristics of children and young people of risk 

·       Characteristics of child-focused work practices         

·       Engagement techniques for working with children and young people

·       Duty of care, professional boundaries, and responsibilities

·       Impact of trauma on children and young people

·       Ethical needs and considerations

·       Incorporating Conventions on the Rights of the Child and Human Rights

·       Obligations Defined by Job Specifications and Employing Organisation

·       Obligations Stated in Relevant Codes of Practice, Licensing, Accreditation, Registration to Professional Bodies, and Service Agreements

·       Principles of Ethical Decision-Making

·       Overview of legal system and how it pertains to the job role

·       Child Protection System and Reporting Protocols

·       Responses to Reporting and Interagency Policies

·       Child Protection Legislation

·       Commonwealth, State, or Territory Requirements for Notification and Reporting

·       Statutory and Policy Requirements Relating to Job Role

·       Organisational policies and procedures

Section B: Performance Tasks

·       Observe signs and indicators to identify children, families and young people at risk of domestic violence, abuse and neglect.

·       Collect information and document signs and indicators of abuse in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures.

·       Use communication and information gathering techniques with children and young people according to organisational policies and procedures.

·       Ensure documentation in person’s record is completed accurately, in a detailed and factual manner, according to organisational policies and procedures for privacy and confidentiality.

·       Report risk of harm indicators, using the relevant reporting mechanism in accordance with legislative requirements.

·       Recognise and uphold the rights of children and young people in the provision of services.

·       Employ ethical practices and observe professional boundaries when working with children and young people.

·       Recognise and report indicators for ethical concerns when working with children and young people.

·       Implement work practices which support the protection of at least two children and young people, including:

o   complying with regulations, legislation and duty of care responsibilities

o   employing child-focused and ethical work practices to uphold the rights of children and young people

o   maintaining confidentiality

o   identifying and responding to concerns in the protection of children and young people

·       Read and interpret the procedures for reporting children and young people at risk in line with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements.

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.

COURSE DELIVERY:

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ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.