This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather and analyse information about the child, engage the child in assessment interviews, and formulate and communicate the child’s perspective. It goes beyond child-focused practice to include direct and comprehensive interactions with the child

This unit applies to child consultants working in highly complex situations in the context of family relationship work and family law.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.