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This project aims to replace the CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk unit of competency with the CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk unit to ensure they are aligned with national, state and territory regulatory requirements.

There are 12 qualifications which currently include the superseded unit, several of which are in high demand. Replacing the unit will enable graduates to be equipped to protect children and young people from the risk of harm, abuse and neglect.

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In December 2022, crucial training product changes were made in response to Victoria’s New Child Safe Standards which came into effect from 1 July 2022 and the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Regulation 2022 which commenced on 1 September 2022. As a result of these changes the CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk unit of competency was superseded by CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk but it has not been incorporated into 12 qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package. 

The new unit has a broader scope, explicitly addresses various types of abuse and enhances understanding of protective factors. It emphasises practical application and includes engagement techniques which better equip practitioners to address child protection issues across complex contexts. Replacing the old unit with the new unit will equip graduates with the necessary skills to protect children and young people from the risk of harm, abuse and neglect..

The 12 qualifications* that include the superseded unit are:

* Of these 12 qualifications, 3 are currently being updated as part of our Community Services Qualification Review. The qualifications are:

  • CHC34015 Certificate III in Active Volunteering
  • CHC35021 Certificate III in Community Safety Services
  • CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing.

Project governance and consultation strategy

We have established a Technical Committee (TC) of experts to provide advice for the project. TC members are selected for their relevant expertise on the diverse aspects of the project.

View the Terms of Reference and Technical Committee members. 

Our Project Consultation Strategy has been finalised and is available to download.

Project fact sheet

Draft documents

Five online consultations were held from Monday 16 June to Tuesday 24 June 2025 to discuss the draft document below. Workshops were attended by a range of representatives from training organisations, state/territory departments or government agencies, community education or group training providers, employers, associations and peak bodies.

Thanks to everyone who was able to attend and provide their feedback. Thanks also to those who completed our online survey. Your feedback has been invaluable and is documented in the Consultation log.

Consultation log

Draft qualifications

 

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Contact details

To contact the project team, please email [email protected]. 

Project timeline

  • Project Set Up

    Establish a Technical Committee to provide expert advice for the project.

     

  • Consultation

    Delivery of 5 virtual workshops.

    Opportunity for stakeholders to submit feedback on proposed changes.

  • Findings & Recommendations

    Final draft materials submitted to Skills Senior Responsible Officers.

    Address any feedback prior to submission to Skills Ministers for endorsement.  

  • Endorsement & Implementation

    Upload endorsed qualifications to VET National Training Register.  

    Update Companion Volume to reflect changes to the training package, identified pathways information and mapping information.  

    Send communique to all RTOs delivering the qualifications to the Australian Skills Quality Authority advising that the new training package components have been released.