This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to address duty of care requirements, work within an ethical framework and apply relevant legislation, codes of conduct, international agreements including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, policies and procedures. These are applied in identifying, responding and supporting the rights and safety of children and young people.

This unit applies to workers involved in delivering services to children and young people in a wide range of community services and work contexts.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.