Field Community and Social Services
Review of Whānau/Family and Foster Care unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Social Services |
Whānau/Family and Foster Care |
28525, 28551, 28552, 28554, 28555 |
Careerforce has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published October 2018
Planned review date December 2023
Summary
The unit standards listed above have been reviewed in consultation with Oranga Tamariki and other key stakeholders, utilising reference group meetings in Auckland and Wellington and subsequent input and feedback following initial sector-wide involvement.
Main changes
· Titles were amended where necessary to represent the emphasis of the reviewed standard.
· Guidance information was updated.
· Outcomes and performance criteria were amended to align with current practice and the recently released Oranga Tamariki (National Care Standards and Related Matters) Regulations.
· An additional outcome was added to unit 28525 to round off the concept.
· A new standard was developed relating to cyber safety.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
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|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
|
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
|
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Whānau/Family and Foster Care
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
28525 |
Describe attachment in whānau/family and foster care Describe attachment in whānau, kin and foster care |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
28551 |
Demonstrate knowledge of working relationships with whānau/family in whānau/family and foster care Describe and implement strategies for working relationships with whānau/family in whānau, kin and foster care |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
28552 |
Describe laws relevant to whānau/family and foster care Demonstrate knowledge of laws and responsibilities relevant to whānau, kin and foster care |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
28554 |
Provide a safe environment for a child or young person in whānau/family and foster care Describe a safe environment and support personal safety for a child or young person in whānau, kin and foster care |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
28555 |
Demonstrate carer safety in whānau/family and foster care Demonstrate carer safety in whānau, kin and foster care |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
31408 |
3 |
4 |
New |
|
|
31409 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of values and diversity on practice in a whānau, kin and foster care setting |
3 |
4 |
New |
|
31410 |
Describe impacts of colonisation in Aotearoa NZ and effects on Tangata Whenua in a whānau, kin and foster care context |
3 |
2 |
New |
|
31411 |
Describe child development and the impact of trauma on a child or young person in a whānau, kin and foster care context |
3 |
5 |
New |
|
31412 |
Describe and provide child-centred, trauma-informed care for a child or young person in whānau, kin and foster care |
3 |
6 |
New |
|
31414 |
Describe self-care strategies and support, and demonstrate teamwork to enhance whanau, kin and foster carer wellbeing |
3 |
3 |
New |
|
31415 |
3 |
4 |
New |
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Youth Development
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
31413 |
3 |
3 |
New |