This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan responses to reports of risk, gather and analyse information to inform the determination of risk, and then monitor the actions resulting from the assessment.

This unit applies to child protection workers who use advanced critical analysis, communication and evaluation skills to make professional judgements about risks and resulting strategies in child protection work.

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.