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.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Understand and recognise when children, young people and families are at risk of harm
Collect evidence of signs and indicators of abuse and respond to child disclosures
Record and report risk-of-harm indicators
Recognise and uphold the rights of children and young people when providing services
Have the experience completing real world scenarios to identify risks and implement mandatory reporting guidelines
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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
The confidence to fulfil mandatory reporting responsibilities
Possible study pathways in the mental health, community services and education sectors
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A background in the health, wellbeing and community care sector
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to nurturing practices when working with children and young people
A professional attitude
Basic reading and writing skills
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
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.
A Working with Children Check (WWCCC) is required to work in the education and care services sector for people over the age of 18.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
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.
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.
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
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.
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