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CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk


This government-approved child protection training course is essential for educators, childcare workers, healthcare professionals, and community service workers who have a duty of care to children and young people. It meets mandatory child protection training requirements under relevant state and territory legislation and protocols.

The course builds knowledge and awareness of child protection responsibilities, helping participants to:

  • Recognise signs of abuse and neglect, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, neglect, domestic and family violence, and child-on-child abuse.
  • Respond appropriately and support children and young people who may be at risk.
  • Apply child protection principles in the context of age, gender, disability, culture, and sexuality.

Participants will also gain an understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks that underpin child protection, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, relevant legislation, duty of care, and ethical responsibilities.

Upon completion of CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk, participants will be equipped to identify, respond to, and report concerns, fulfilling their legal and ethical obligations to protect children and young people.

This child protection training is vital for safeguarding children and young people and contributing to their ongoing safety and well-being.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 6 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 1 Hour

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
  • To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
    • Learning: Can learn by reflecting on real-life situations, asking questions, and applying what I know to new cases
    • Reading: Can read and understand policies, signs of harm, and reporting procedures
    • Writing: Can write clear, factual notes or reports about what I’ve seen or heard
    • Oral communication: Can talk respectfully about sensitive issues and explain what I’ve noticed
    • Numeracy: Can understand timelines, ages, or data shown in documents like forms or reports
    • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

This course includes material about child abuse, neglect, and violence, which some users may find distressing. Topics include emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, as well as domestic and family violence. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, you are welcome to pause the course and return to it when you feel ready. Support links are provided within the content.


The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 4 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.


Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate does not require renewal

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks:

  • Complete two (2) simulated scenarios:
    • Identify and respond to a child/ young person at risk
    • Identify and report a child / young person at risk

Documentation:

  • Complete two (2) Child Protection Concern/ Disclosure Records

Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of case studies and multiple-choice questions.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909