CHC51208 - Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

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Subjects

Core

CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS502A Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCPROT526A Work in a child protection environment
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Elective

CHCPROT512C Coordinate work integrating statutory requirements and responsibilities
CHCCD615A Develop and implement a community development strategy
CHCCM605C Develop practice standards
CHCPROT502D Undertake and implement planning with at-risk children and young people and their families
CHCAD603A Undertake systems advocacy
CHCPROT430A Develop and implement a multi agency investigation and child risk assessment strategy
CHCCSL503A Facilitate the counselling relationship
CHCCW604B Design and supervise family intervention strategies
CHCORG428A Reflect and improve upon professional practice

Prerequisites

To gain entry into CHC51208 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention candidates must:

  • Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from CHC41508 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child protection):
    • CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
    • CHCCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people
    • CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
    • CHCPROT424A Develop a child protection practice framework

OR

  • Have sufficient relevant work experience to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
    • The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
    • A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
    • The exercise of discretionary judgment and decision making under general guidance.

Other information

This qualification covers those who work in residential facilities and/or non-residential settings related to child protection and family support work.

  • Work under limited supervision or within a team and are responsible for planning and prioritising their own work program to achieve targets
  • Depending on the focus of their role, may carry out activities related to improvement of personal living and emotional circumstances of a child or young person at risk
  • May exercise legal authorities and delegated decision making on relevant statutory matters.

Some of the career options open to you upon completing this qualification are:

  • Child protection worker/practitioner
  • Protective case worker
  • Child safety officer
  • Residential care worker
  • Family support worker / protection planner
  • Therapeutic worker
  • Non-residential case worker/team leader
  • Youth support case worker
Apply for a referral
Applying for your course is easy. Click on the red “APPLY” button and it will take you through to the referral form. Fill in this form, upload your identification (Medicare card and drivers licence) and push the “SUBMIT” button. The form is sent through to a consultant who will review your referral. Once your referral has been actioned you will receive a confirmation email.