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    Course code: 901-00081

    Statement of Attainment in Identify and Report Children and Young People At Risk

    Statement of Attainment in Identify and Report Children and Young People At Risk
    Overview

    About this course

    Learn to be a confident mandatory reporter in the health, wellbeing and community services care sector. Uphold your duty of care to children and young people and protect their rights. Understand when to report indications of possible risk of harm.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • recognise when children, young people and families are at risk of harm

    • collect evidence of signs of abuse and respond to child disclosures

    • record and report risk-of-harm indicators

    • uphold the rights of children and young people when providing services

    • find risks and follow mandatory reporting guidelines in real-world scenarios.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment.

    • Specialist skills to identify children and young people at risk of harm.

    • The ability to disclose risk-of-harm indicators according to your duty of care.

    • Confidence to be a mandatory reporter.

    • A pathway to further study in mental health, community services or education.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • You must have access to a regulated early childhood service to complete work-based tasks. You’ll need to show a letter from the service. Some delivery options have additional entry requirements. Check your preferred option before you apply.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • a background in the health, wellbeing and community care sector

    • strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • a commitment to nurturing practices when working with children and young people

    • a professional attitude

    • basic reading and writing skills.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: childcare worker or early childhood educator with the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, student learning and support officer or educator support worker with the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, early childhood (pre-primary school) teacher with the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5), welfare support worker or case manager with the Diploma of Community Services, community services worker, child protection worker or family support worker with the Bachelor of Community Services, mental health support worker or NDIS support worker with the Certificate IV in Mental Health and mental health support worker, supervisor or team leader with the Diploma of Mental Health.

    Licensing

    A Working with Children Check (WWCCC) is required to work in the education and care services sector for people over the age of 18.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Statement of Attainment in Identify and Report Children and Young People At Risk does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study0 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    The Statement of Attainment in Identify and Report Children and Young People At Risk does not have any post-graduate courses.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Identify and report children and young people at riskCHCPRT025

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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