Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Skill Set

Jobs and Skills WA: Community services courses
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For people who are victims of family and domestic violence, being able to offer support and assistance in a targeted way is an important strategy to stop early signs of violence from escalating.

You’ll learn about using effective questioning, active listening and rapport building to gain trust and gather information for early intervention for domestic and family violence. The skill set also covers ethical considerations; legal aspects such as legislative and statutory requirements and reporting; procedures, practices and standards; and referral sources and associated protocols. It is ideal for anyone working in a healthcare or community services setting, but also very useful for anyone who would like to develop skills in this area. 

Fee-free
Industry: Education and Community Services
WA State ID: AE648
What unit/s of competency are in this skill set?

This skill set contains the following nationally recognised unit/s of competency.

Unit code Unit title
CHCDFV001  Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
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What further study options are available from here?

The units in this skill set may lead to the qualifications listed below, and others that allow selection of these units.

  • Certificate IV in Community Services
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Learn effective questioning, active listening, and rapport building for early intervention in domestic and family violence.

Includes legal and ethical considerations, procedures, and referral sources. It is ideal for healthcare and community service workers.

Units:

CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence.

 

Locations

Broome Campus
Fitzroy Crossing Campus

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