CHCPRT025: Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk
Mandatory Reporting Training for Central West Educators
Child protection is the most critical responsibility of any educator, coach, or childcare worker. In the Central West, understanding your legal obligations isn't just about compliance, it’s about the safety and wellbeing of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Led by local Paramedics with extensive experience in mandatory reporting and emergency welfare interventions, we provide practical, high-impact training that ensures your team is ready to identify, support, and report effectively.
Course Overview: CHCPRT025
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This course is essential for anyone working in a "mandated reporter" capacity.
Key Learning Outcomes:
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Identify Indicators: Recognise the physical, behavioural, and environmental signs of abuse and neglect.
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Professional Boundaries: Understanding the "Duty of Care" and legal responsibilities under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.
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Effective Reporting: How to document observations clearly and follow the correct reporting protocols to the Child Protection Helpline (eReport) or Police.
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Communication Skills: How to interact appropriately and sensitively with children and young people when a risk is identified.
Course Details
Course delivery
This course is delivered as a blended model or face-to-face, providing a professional environment for sensitive discussions and personalized instruction from our experienced trainers. Participants will engage in interactive case studies and practical reporting scenarios to ensure they can confidently identify and document risks in a real-world setting.
Course duration
The course lasts 3 hours, providing a comprehensive and focused session on mandatory reporting obligations and child protection strategies essential for all educators and professionals working with children.
Training requirements
Face-to-face training consists of theory presentations, legislative overviews, and a range of practical learning activities focused on identifying risk indicators and mastering the reporting process.
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