Course Title: Support the rights and safety of children and young people
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5244 Diploma of Youth Work
Course Title: Support the rights and safety of children and young people
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
JUST5166C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2012, Term2 2012 |
Course Contact: Jennifer Brooker
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4115
Course Contact Email: jennifer.brooker@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the koweldge and skills required to address duty of care requirements, working within an ethical framework and applying relevant legislation, codes of conduct, international agreements, policies and procedures in identifying, responding and supporting children’s and young people’s rights and safety.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Not applicable.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people |
Elements: |
Apply ethical practices and safeguard the rights and interests of children and young people. Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people. Indentify indicators of abuse and act appropriately. |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this unit enables participants to gain skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to their workplace while being encouraged to share current work practices. Assessment tasks involve team and individual projects and written assessment including questions and case studies. Based on your individual learning plan, you will be offered a number of learning strategies including workshop attendance, project work development and workplace support to your assessment needs for this program.