Child Protection Training Upgrade Skill Set

Program Overview

Child Protection Training Upgrade Skill Set (SSCHC0012)

Course Overview

This skill set covers the skills and knowledge required to identify children and young people who are at risk and report in line with legislative requirements. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility.

What You Will Learn

• Risk identification: Learn to recognise signs of harm and understand abuse and risk factors.
• Reporting requirements: Gain comprehensive knowledge of mandatory reporting obligations and procedures.
• Ethical practices: Apply ethical practices in working with children and young people, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Supportive approaches: Develop practical approaches to support children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma.

Course Outcome

Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment

• CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk

Core Units

• UNIT CODE: CHCPRT025
• UNIT NAME: Identify and report children and young people at risk

Ways to Study

• On campus
• Online

Study Locations

• Darling Downs and South West

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment

Entry Requirements

• Selection criteria: You must provide evidence that you are working in the sector as you will be required to complete assessment activities in the workplace student logbook.

Important Information

• Legislative requirements: As of 1 April 2025, the approved provider of an education and care service must ensure that nominated supervisors, persons in day-to-day charge, and family day care coordinators have completed ONE of the below courses under Section 162A of the Education and Care Services National Law.
  • CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk
  • CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk*
  • CHCPRT026 - Support the rights and safety of children and young people*
  • CHCPRT002 - Support the rights and safety of children and young people*
  • CHCECE057 - Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles* *Superseded qualifications
• Staff who have completed it as part of their certificate III or diploma qualification do not need to complete it again.
• Order of Study: When studying Online self-directed it is strongly recommended students follow the order of study.

Course Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.