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Children and Domestic Violence - Accredited Training

Feedback about this course from participants

"The training has really opened my eyes. I think it will leave a lasting impact on my work practice. I can't believe how I have not had this training earlier"

"The Children & DV training is one of the best trainings I have ever done. I have become more confident and creative in my work with children. The booklet has become my practice bible"

'The Children & DV training was an extremely worthwhile training & I found I have learnt many new facts and ideas to improve & develop my practice"

"Informative, well presented, good information-certainly reinforced & updated my knowledge of working with children"

"The 2 day DV & Children training was the most valuable training I have attended since being in this position. It should be compulsory for all those entering the DV sector".

About the course

Purpose of the Course

The aim of the Children and Domestic Violence course is to provide workers in the field of domestic violence, community and/or health services with the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required to work effectively with children who are living in, or have lived in, a domestic violence situation.

Pre requisite

Accredited course, ‘Introduction to Domestic Violence’ or equivalent.

Duration

The course will be of 13 hours duration and delivered over 2 days from 9.30am until 4.00pm each day. A further 6 hours (approximately) will be needed for participants to complete the post-training assessment tasks. Lunch and morning and afternoon tea is provided.

Teaching Method

DVRCV recognises that people learn in different ways. To this end the course is structured to maximise experiential learning and participants’ existing skills and strengths using adult learning principles. Methods include short presentations, small group exercises, video, discussion, case studies and role-plays.

Nationally Accredited Training

Children and Domestic Violence is aligned to meet one of the domestic violence units of competency in the Community Services Training Package (CHC99).
Upon successful completion of all the assessment criteria for the Children and Domestic Violence course participants will receive the nationally accredited Statement of Attainment for the following Domestic Violence competencies:

Establish confidence and rapport with children (CHCDFV8B/01)

Explore issues and develop plans (CHCDFV8B/02)

Provide support, advocacy and information (CHCDFV8B/03)

For more on the Community Services Training Package see the National Training Information Service website http://www.ntis.gov.au/

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Successful completion of classroom training exercises, including small group exercises, case studies, role-plays, and discussion throughout the course AND

Successful completion of Post Training Assessment Booklet comprising questions and tasks addressing the learning outcomes AND

Self-reflection journal completed for both days.

Course dates and Registration

Go back to our main Training Page and download our latest training calendar for dates, costs and registration details. On this page you can also download our course registration form.