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result of these changes the CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk unit of competency was superseded by CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk but it has not been incorporated into 12 qualifications in the CHC Community Services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The 12 qualifications* that include the superseded unit are:
The purpose of the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Release 1), CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing, CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, and CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care qualifications is to support a specific occupation.
The purpose of the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs and CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling qualifications is to support multiple related occupations.
The purpose of the CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services, CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services, CHC34015 Certificate III in Active Volunteering, CHC35021 Certificate III in Community Safety Services and CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support qualifications is to support pathways and applied learning.
* 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
Overview of the Occupation and Purpose of Qualification Updates
This project specifically sought input on the replacement of the unit CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk with CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk in 12 qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package to ensure qualifications are aligned with current regulatory standards.
Nearly 200 people participated in online workshops and provided invaluable feedback via a consultation feedback survey. All feedback has been carefully considered and analysed. Feedback considered relevant to other training packages was passed onto other HumanAbility project teams and/or recorded for future projects. The updated qualifications have been submitted to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Assurance Body for assessment and an endorsement recommendation to the Skills Ministers.
The qualifications have been updated to ensure that graduates are trained using the most current and fit for purpose unit that reflects updated child safety and protection requirements.
Key Outcomes - Qualifications Updated
Of the 12 qualifications that currently contain CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk, 3 are currently being updated as part of another HumanAbility project and would be released earlier than this project:
- CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing (Release 1)
- CHC34015 Certificate III in Active Volunteering (Release 5)
- CHC35021 Certificate III in Community Safety Services (Release 1)
These qualifications have undergone a minor change:
- to replace CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Release 2) with CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk (Release 1) as an elective unit
- qualification code remains unchanged
- other elective units that have been superseded were also updated
- core units that have been superseded were not updated as this would prompt a major change and qualification code change (not in the project’s scope)
- no public consultation was required for these minor changes. Stakeholders have been informed these changes will occur as part of this project.
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Release 2) is listed as an elective unit in 6 of the remaining 9 qualifications:
- CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support (Release 1)
- CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (Release 3)
- CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services (Release 4)
- CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services (Release 3)
- CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care (Release 3)
- CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling (Release 1)
These qualifications have undergone a minor change:
- to replace CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Release 2) with CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk (Release 1) as an elective unit
- qualification code remains unchanged
- other elective units that have been superseded were also updated
- core units that have been superseded were not updated as this would prompt a major change and qualification code change (not in this project’s scope)
- no public consultation was required for these minor changes. Stakeholders have been informed these changes will occur as part of this project.
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Release 2) is listed as a core unit in the 3 remaining qualifications:
- CHC30121 Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care (Release 1)
- CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support (Release 1)
- CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care (Release 1)
These qualifications have undergone a major change:
- to replace CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Release 2) with CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk (Release 1) as a core unit
- new qualification codes have been issued
- core and elective units that were superseded have been updated
- public consultation has been conducted in line with requirements for major changes to ensure CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk (Release 1) is the most appropriate replacement unit for these qualifications.
Summary of Consultations
We extend our sincere thanks to all individuals who generously contributed their time and expertise to this project. A technical committee was established from existing committees of relevant HumanAbility projects with national coverage comprising of relevant subject matter experts, industry association/peak body representatives, training and educational experts, and RTOs. The committee met two times throughout the project. The first meeting introduced the project to the committee and provided members with drafts for consultation. The second meeting was held after the completion of consultations to share findings and seek feedback for the final submission from the committee. Members of the committee provided guidance, industry insight and valuable input throughout the project.
Consultation occurred from Monday 16 June to Tuesday 24 June 2025, which included five online workshops and an online survey. All feedback received through the online survey was recorded in the public consultation log, along with additional feedback received via email. Feedback was analysed to identify themes and determine implementation issues that may be caused by the update.
Documents Submitted to the Assurance Body
Qualification
Companion Volume Implementation Guide
Supporting documents
- Training Product Submission Form – outlines the project activities, outcomes, and the training products proposed for endorsement.
- List of Training products for submission – details the specific training products submitted for endorsement.
- Consultation log – records stakeholder engagement and feedback, providing evidence to support the submission.
- Anti-Discrimination Assessment – documents the measures and considerations undertaken to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination requirements throughout the project.