CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk

Course description:

This nationally recognised course has been designed for professionals working with children to stay current with 2025 child protection legislation, regulations, reporting guidelines, and best-practice requirements, including updates coming into effect in January 2026. As mandatory reporters, we all share a responsibility to recognise indicators of abuse and neglect, protect children from future harm, including harm caused by other children, and take appropriate action. Participants will strengthen their understanding of legal and ethical obligations, duty of care, and effective reporting procedures through practical scenarios and case studies that reflect the complex realities of child protection work. CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk equips you with the knowledge and confidence to fulfil your role in safeguarding children and young people. Certificates issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

Course Details

What you will Learn

You will learn how 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.

Course Duration:

The online learning and assessment is expected to take approximately 5-6 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the course in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and assessment questions.

This course is delivered fully online and will be self-paced. Students are expected to complete this course within six (6) months after enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.

Learning	I can learn by reflecting on real-life situations, asking appropriate questions, and applying what I know to new cases.
Reading	I can read and understand policies, signs of harm, and reporting procedures.
Writing	I can write clear, factual notes or reports about what I’ve seen or heard.
Oral Communication	I can speak clearly, listen carefully, and adjust how I communicate depending on the situation and who I’m talking to.
Numeracy	I can understand timelines, ages, or data shown in documents like forms or reports.

You must record and upload two (2) videos of yourself responding to assessment questions. If you are not comfortable completing video assessments, please consider enrolling in an alternative delivery method (e.g. online theory with face-to-face practical assessment).

We recommend using Google Chrome to complete this course. Other browsers, such as Internet Explorer, may not support some multimedia elements. If you’re not already using Chrome, please switch before continuing.

Assessment requirements:

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
- This requirement is completed by uploading videos of yourself responding to assessment questions.

Documentation:

Complete two (2) Child Protection Concern/ Disclosure Records

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

Learner Rights Responsibilities And Support

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.