CHCCSM015

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply all aspects of case management in which case plans are developed and implemented to address a child or young person’s specific needs and achieve their goals within a child protection framework.

Workers at this level work may work under supervision or autonomously and are responsible for prioritising own outputs within organisation guidelines.

This unit applies to work in a range of health and community service contexts.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions.

Assessment must ensure:

• access to facilities, equipment and resources that reflect real working conditions and model industry operating conditions and contingencies
• access to organisational standards, policies and procedures
• use of case management plans
• links to other local service agencies or organisations
• opportunities for engagement with real children or young people.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.