This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate placement plans for out of home care. It includes the ability to contribute to broader strategic evaluations of out of home care services.

This unit applies to workers who use advanced critical analysis, communication and evaluation skills as part of their responsibility in the case management of children and young people living in out of home care. Plans may be referred to as placement, care or case plans.

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.