This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. 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/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
There are certain prerequisites which must be satisficed before enrolment in this course:
o Applicants will be required to complete an ACSF language, literacy and numeracy (LLN)assessment
o Working With Children Check (WWCC)
o NDIS Worker Check
AUD
200
Course Delivery : Online, Blended Learning (Face to face with trainer once a week)
Applications must be submitted through our Apply Online portal.
We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required for Participants undertaking nationally recognized training (qualifications, accredited courses, skill sets and units of competency) unless exempt.
This includes international Participants studying in Australia. If you don't have a USI you will not receive your qualification or statement of attainment.
The Australian Government through training.gov.au lists this as an appropriate qualification for the following occupations:
o Residential Support Worker
o Aboriginal Intake and Referral Worker
o Community care worker
o Welfare Support Worker
o Support Worker (Community Services)
o Juvenile Justice Officer
o Youth Support Worker
o Neighborhood Centre Worker
o Assistant Community Worker
There are a number of study pathways that you can take after completing this course:
o Certificate IV in Community Services (CHC42015)
o Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015)
o Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (CHC62015)