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About Child Protection Course
CHCPRT025 – Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk – Child Protection
(Online Course Only)
Accredited Short Courses Australia offers nationally recognised child protection training online for professionals working with children and young people. The CHCPRT025 – Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk – Child Protection course provides essential knowledge and skills to recognise signs of harm, respond appropriately, and fulfil legal reporting obligations.
This course is ideal for educators, childcare workers, healthcare professionals, and community service providers who have a duty of care and are required to act upon suspicions of abuse or neglect.
Price: $120 (GST Free)
About the Course
This unit covers the legislative, ethical, and practical responsibilities of identifying children and young people at risk and reporting in line with state and federal laws. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of:
- Communicating with relevant authorities
- Following workplace policies and procedures
- Recognising signs of abuse, neglect, and harm
- Documenting and reporting concerns accurately
- Supporting children and young people sensitively
- Legal and ethical responsibilities in child protection
Course Features:
- Self-paced learning
- Nationally recognised certification
- Book Now, Start Now 7 days a week
- 100% online – complete at your own pace
- Same-day certificate upon completion 7 days a week (for no additional fee)
Who needs this course?
This course is essential for professionals who work with or provide services to children and young people, including:
- Foster carers and support workers
- Sports coaches and activity leaders
- Teachers, educators, and school staff
- Community service and youth workers
- Childcare workers and early childhood educators
- Healthcare professionals, including nurses and social workers
If your role involves direct or indirect contact with children or young people, this training is a legal requirement to ensure their safety and well-being.
Entry Requirements
To enrol in this course, participants must:
- Have a sufficient level of English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) to complete reading, writing, and communication tasks.
- Have access to a device with a camera and audio recording capabilities (smartphone, tablet, or computer with webcam) for assessment tasks requiring verbal explanations.
Course Duration & Delivery
- Estimated completion time: 5 hours (self-paced)
- Fully online – study anytime, anywhere
- Access for up to 6 months after enrolment
Individuals with prior experience may complete the course faster, while those new to child protection may require additional time.
What is Child Protection Training?
Child protection training is essential for recognising and responding to signs of abuse, neglect, and harm in children and young people. In Australia, professionals working with children must comply with strict child protection laws and reporting obligations to ensure their safety.
Key child protection principles include:
- Recognising signs of harm – Identifying physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect.
- Mandatory reporting obligations – Understanding legal responsibilities for reporting concerns.
- Preventing further risk – Taking appropriate action to protect vulnerable children.
- Confidentiality and ethical responsibilities – Handling sensitive information professionally and securely.
- Following workplace and government procedures – Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
This training is required for educators, childcare workers, healthcare professionals, and community service providers to fulfil their duty of care and safeguard children and young people.
Why Train With Us?
- Accredited & Recognised – Nationally recognised certification under Australian child protection laws.
- 100% Online & Flexible – Learn at your own pace, from any location.
- Same-Day Certification (for no additional fee) – Receive your certificate as soon as you complete the course.
- Industry-Approved Training – Content developed in line with legislative and policy frameworks.
- Affordable & Secure – Competitive pricing with secure online payments.
Affordable & Secure – Get high-quality training at competitive prices, with secure online payments.
We offer the best price Australia-wide! Find a better deal? We’ll match it and refund you the difference within 24 hours.
