ONLINE COURSES - CHILDCARE INDUSTRY
CHCPRT025 IDENTIFY AND REPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK
This course is an approved child protection training course required by government protocol and applies to workers in a range of job roles providing services to children and young people in childcare, education, community services, and health.
Format:
100% Online (5-6 hours)
Cost:
$160 (ask about our group and workplace discounts)
Overview:
Learn to identify children and young people at risk of harm or abuse, allowing you to intervene effectively.
- Sharpen your ability to observe signs and symptoms of harm or abuse, quickly identifying those in need of help.
- Develop the skill of asking open and non-leading questions to build trust and encourage disclosure.- Responsibly respond to disclosures, information, or signs of harm in accordance with state laws and regulations.
- Implement child-focused work practices that prioritize the well-being and safety of children, making a lasting impact on their lives.
- Enhance your communication and information-gathering techniques to effectively gather important details while maintaining rapport with children and young people.
- Act responsibly within the boundaries of your role, laws, and organizational policies, ensuring compliance and legal operation.
Entry Requirements:
Participants must have significant communication skills, be able to read and understand forms and to make accurate reports and the ability to record details of children and young people at risk and to make reports using handwritten skills and computer skills.
You have a maximum of 6 months to complete this unit
Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.
Students are required to upload two (2) videos of themselves participating in simulated scenarios to complete the practical assessment component.
Assessment requirements:
- A valid USI (Unique Student Identifier) – create one of check for an existing one by clicking here -https://www.usi.gov.au/
Access to a smart phone, computer and a reliable internet connection
- To complete the practical assessment (online), you will require the resources and equipment to physically complete a practical task following clear instructions and assessment guidelines. A student would typically video themselves using their smart phone (or be recorded by a second person) undertaking the two (2) practical assessment tasks and upload the two (2) videos. Videos must be of good quality and clearly demonstrate the tasks being undertaken.
- A qualified assessor will view the video recordings against the benchmark criteria and mark the uploaded practical assessment videos. All assessment criteria must be met to achieve competency.
Students are required to upload two (2) videos of themselves participating in simulated scenarios to complete the practical assessment component.
Recommended for:
Supervisors and staff in the child care industry
Certificate:
Statement of Attainment is automatically generated on completion of course
CHILD AT RISK REFRESHER (non accredited)
This is a non-accredited Refresher course for those who have previously completed nationally recognised training such as:
· CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
· CHCPRT002 Support the rights and safety of children and young people
This course is also applicable to those who are not required to undertake nationally recognised training but are required to be aware of the indicators of abuse or neglect and how to respond.
Format:
100% Online (2-3 hours) no practical placement
Cost:
$60 (ask about our group and workplace discounts)
Overview:
Refresher training is recommended to demonstrate compliance with Regulation 84 of the Education and Care Services National Law and Education and Care Services National Regulations and Quality Area 2 of the National Quality Standard. Refresher training is designed to assist the participant in demonstrating up-to-date knowledge of the laws and their obligations to meet the requirements of Regulation 84.
Regulation 84 Awareness of child protection law states “The approved provider of an education and care service must ensure that nominated supervisors and staff members at the service who work with children are advised of—
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(a) the existence and application of the current child protection law; and
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(b) any obligations that they may have under that law.”
If you are a designated Mandatory Reporter, you are required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to government authorities. Are you confident in identifying the indicators of abuse and neglect and how to report these concerns?
Course Content: This non-accredited course has been designed in consultation with trainers with extensive experience in both day care and school environments across multiple jurisdictions. This unit will provide you with the skills and knowledge to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm
Working within the legislative and policy frameworks, you will:
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Understand the indicators of the different types and dynamics of abuse as they may apply to age, gender, disability, culture, and sexuality
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Report indications of the possible risk of harm
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Respond to disclosure and ask open and non-leading questions
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Be aware of the mandatory reporting requirements in your jurisdiction
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Know how to document, record, and report risk-of-harm indicators in a non-judgmental manner
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Implement work practices that support the protection of children and young people
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Apply ethical and nurturing practices when working with children and young people
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Be aware of duty of care responsibilities, ethical considerations, mandatory reporting, and confidentiality requirements
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Certificate:
A certificate of completion is automatically generated on completion of the course
Requirements:
Students must have access to a computer and reliable internet connection
