Course Title: Identify and report children and young people at risk

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4429 Certificate IV in Youth Work

Course Title: Identify and report children and young people at risk

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS5767C

City Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term1 2024,
Term2 2024

Course Contact: Dianne Mackay

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254454

Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify children and young people who are at risk and report in line with legislative requirements. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.

This unit is clustered with:

CHCYTH013 Engage respectfully with young people

CHCYTH014 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk

Elements:

1.1. Observe signs and indicators to identify children, families and young people at risk of domestic violence, abuse and neglect. 1.2. Collect information and document signs and indicators of abuse in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures. 1.3. Use communication and information gathering techniques with children and young people according to organisational policies and procedures.

2.1. 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. 2.2. Report risk of harm indicators, using the relevant reporting mechanism in accordance with legislative requirements.

3.1. Recognise and uphold the rights of children and young people in the provision of services. 3.2. Employ ethical practices and observe professional boundaries when working with children and young people. 3.3. Recognise and report indicators for ethical concerns when working with children and young people.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

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

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

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

2.1. 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.

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

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

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

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


Overview of Assessment

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment.

Assessment will include:

1 of 4 Knowledge Questions and Answers

2 of 4 Research Report

3 of 4 Group Activity Role Play

4 of 4 Youth at-risk Role Play