Want to grow your support skills and knowledge, supporting others? This short course skill set is ideal for anyone working in a healthcare or community services setting, but is also very useful for anyone who would like to develop skills in this area.
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.
This short course skill set is ideal for anyone working in a healthcare or community services setting, but is also very useful for anyone who would like to develop skills in this area.
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 training also covers ethical considerations; legal aspects such as legislative and statutory requirements and reporting; procedures, practices and standards; and referral sources and associated protocols.
This skill set consists of units from nationally recognised and accredited qualifications. Successful completion can provide credit, should you pursue further study in a related qualification.
This course is fee-free for everyone!
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Learn effective questioning, active listening, and rapport building for early intervention in domestic and family violence.
This skill set is designed to equip you with the essential tools for early intervention in cases of domestic and family violence. You will learn how to use effective questioning techniques, active listening, and rapport-building strategies to gain trust and gather critical information. The training also covers:
- Ethical Considerations: Understanding the moral responsibilities involved in handling sensitive situations.
- Legal Aspects: A comprehensive overview of legislative and statutory requirements, including mandatory reporting.
- Procedures and Standards: Best practices, protocols, and standards for handling domestic and family violence cases.
- Referral Sources: How to identify and utilise appropriate referral sources and understand the protocols associated with them.
This skill set is ideal for healthcare and community service professionals, as well as anyone interested in developing these vital skills.
Units:
CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.