Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2025

Course Code: HWSS5767C

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

Important Information:

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with; 

CHCYTH014- Work effectively with young people in the youth work context

CHCYTH013- Engage respectfully with young people

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4429 - Certificate IV in Youth Work

Course Contact: Dianne Mackay

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254454

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

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 applies to workers in a range of job roles providing services to children and young people including in community services and health contexts.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk

Element:

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.

Performance Criteria:

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.

Element:

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.

Performance Criteria:

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.

Element:

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.

Performance Criteria:

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 

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 applies to workers in a range of job roles providing services to children and young people including in community services and health contexts.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.


Details of Learning Activities

This course will have face to face on campus sessions

In-class activities:

Teacher directed classroom learning activities

teacher directed group activities/projects

group discussion

class activities to review discussions/lectures

role play

Guest Speakers

Out-of-class activities:

independent assessment -based work,

Reading and research

independent study


Teaching Schedule

Week

Topic

Assessment Due week 

Week 1

 

 Topic 1 Engage respectfully and Work effectively with young people

 

 Learning Activity

Week 2

 

Topic 2 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

Discuss Assessment Task 1 Knowledge questions and Assessment Task 2 Research 

 

 Assessment Task 1 

Week 3

 

Topic 3 Mandatory reporting and  responding to disclosure- Legal and Ethical consideration, duty of care, facilitate support    

Preparation : Assessment Task 3 Role play

 Assessment Task 2 

Week 4

 

  Discuss and prepare  Assessment Task 3 Role play

 Assessment Task 3

Week 4

 

Assessment Task 3 Role Plays

 Assessment Task 3

Week 5

 

  

Complete  Assessment Task 4 

Support with Re submissions

Last week reflection and review

 

 Assessment Task 4


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through: 

 

The Learning Lab  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

The Study Support Hub   https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

English for uni workshops  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


Overview of Assessment

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with; 

CHCYTH014- Work effectively with young people in the youth work context

CHCYTH013- Engage respectfully with young people

Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.

The assessment Rubric is Available in Canvas.

Other Information

Attendance: 

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises  

It is strongly advised that you attend a minimum of 80% of all classes to successfully complete each unit. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully

information about your studies: 

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.   https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

 

Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.

Special consideration:

If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:  

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity 

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:  

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.   

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

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